Private Advisor Group, established in 1997 and based in Morristown, New Jersey, focuses on providing infrastructure support for independent financial advisors. The firm partners with the largest independent broker-dealer to offer exceptional compliance and supervisory oversight, high-touch customer service, and an attractive economic model for its over 600 member advisors. Their investment activities include post-IPO equity rounds.
Notable portfolio companies include AvalonBay Communities and Kite Realty Group Trust. The firm was founded by Patrick Sullivan and John Hyland. Private Advisor Group emphasizes a shared vision for growth, supporting advisors in creating independent firms while being part of a broader community. They offer unique value-add services such as compliance support and high-touch customer service to ensure advisors can focus on their clients and growth strategies.