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PROFESSIONAL PLANNING GROUP

SEC Registered

Professional. Personal. All About You.

WESTERLY, RIhttps://ppgadvisors.com(401) 596-2800
Assets Under Management
$1B–$5B
Year Founded
1975
Employees
16
Office Locations
1 office
Total Accounts
2395

About the firm

Professional Planning Group (PPG) is an independent wealth management firm established in 1975 in Westerly, Rhode Island. The firm offers a full spectrum of financial services with a client-first philosophy, believing in forming personal relationships where the needs and interests of clients come first. Securities are offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., while investment advisory services are offered through Professional Planning Group.

Firm Focus

Client segments reported on the firm's SEC Form ADV — applies to all advisors at the firm.

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingState/Municipal

Areas of expertise

Wealth ManagementInvestment ManagementRetirement PlanningEstate PlanningCollege PlanningCharitable GivingBusiness PlanningRisk ManagementTax Planning

Services

Investment management, retirement planning, estate planning, college planning, charitable giving, business planning, risk management, and tax planning.

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Who they serve

Multigenerational families, corporate executives, educators, corporate employees, professionals, business owners, and foundations & endowments.

Client segmentClientsAssets managed
Individuals (Non-HNW)903$354M
High Net Worth Individuals378$948M
Investment Companies0
Pooled Investment Vehicles0$0
Pension/Profit Sharing Plans0$0
Charitable Organizations0$0
State/Municipal Entities11
Insurance Companies0
Sovereign Wealth Funds0
Corporations0$0

0 total clients reported on Form ADV.

Leadership

Malcolm Alfred Makin
PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Joanna Elise Valentini
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Michael Francis Dembro
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER

Office locations

1 office in 1 state
RI
WESTERLYHQ

Advisors at this firm

9 advisors in the directory

Regulatory & compliance

CRD number
#108868
SEC Number
801-15330
Disciplinary History
No
Fee Model & Minimums
Model: AUM / Hourly / Flat Fee
Minimum: $500,000 (waivable)
Asset tierAnnual rate
First $500,0001.00%
Next $4,500,0000.75%
Next $10,000,0000.50%
Next $10,000,0000.40%
Amounts over $25,000,0000.30%

Data as of March 26, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

Contact Information

Editorial disclosure

This profile was compiled and published by AdvisorFinder as editorial content using publicly available information from the SEC's IAPD database and FINRA BrokerCheck. PROFESSIONAL PLANNING GROUP has not reviewed, approved, or endorsed this profile and is not responsible for its accuracy. Regulatory records change over time — always verify the current record directly on the SEC or FINRA websites before making any decision.

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