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Penobscot Financial Advisors

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Client AUM

$543,290,029

Clients

562

Advisors

8

of 12 employees

About

Penobscot Financial Advisors is an SEC‑registered investment adviser that provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement‑plan advisory (including 3(21) services) to individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $544 million in discretionary assets for about 562 clients and operates with a team of eight advisors; it also offers a one‑time limited financial plan for University of Maine employees for a $100 fee.

The firm uses a mix of fundamental, technical, cyclical, behavioral and charting analysis to construct customized, typically long‑term portfolios composed of mutual funds, closed‑end funds, hedge funds, ETFs and, when appropriate, individual stocks, bonds or options, with continuous monitoring and at‑least‑annual reviews. Financial planning is offered both as an ongoing annual retainer and on an ad‑hoc basis, and Penobscot combines advisory and transaction costs into a single asset‑based wealth‑management fee while acting as sponsor and portfolio manager of its own Wrap Fee Program.

Several operational features are distinctive: Penobscot sponsors its own wrap‑fee program and states it will cover transaction costs incurred by its discretionary trading (rebating management fees when custodians do not permit direct reimbursement), and its retirement‑plan work includes participant enrollment and education tracking and other plan‑sponsor services. The firm’s advisory team includes multiple CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals and other charterholders (CFA, CAIA), and its financial‑planning practice operates an annual retainer with a waitlist that requires a one‑month fee deposit to reserve a spot.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting

Occupation focus

University Employee

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Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.00% annually $1,000,000 - $5,000,000: 0.60% annually $5,000,000+: 0.40% annually

Project-based

Financial planning fees can be up to $7,200 annually; $100 for limited financial plan for University of Maine employees

Subscriptions

Ongoing financial planning services available on an annual retainer basis

Other

Account minimum: $200,000 Minimum fee: Minimum annual fee ranging from $4,800 to $7,200 based on household assets (excluding primary residence and complexity)

Main office

One Monument Square, Suite 501

Portland ME 04101

Advisors at this office

8

Most active in

Arizona · California · Connecticut · Florida · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · New York · North Carolina · Pennsylvania · Texas · Vermont

Also doing business as

Penobscot Financial Advisors · Penobscot Wealth Management

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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James B

CFP®, CFA®, Series 66

Portland, ME

Penobscot Financial Advisors

James Bradley is a CFP® and CFA® with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Penobscot Financial Advisors since 2011 and previously held roles at Mid Atlantic Financial Management, Inc. and Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation. Outside of finance, he is a flight instructor and pilot at Maine Coastal Flight Center and serves as Treasurer and volunteer board member for Hospice Volunteers of Hancock County. Penobscot Financial Advisors is a team-based firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment approach with a long-term orientation and offers both comprehensive wealth management and standalone financial-planning services.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting University Employee

Nathan H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Portland, ME

Penobscot Financial Advisors

Nathan Hubbard is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2018, holding various positions including Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, Workplace Planning Consultant, and Customer Relationship Advocate. Nathan's experience spans multiple facets of financial services, focusing on partnering with individuals and families to create customized financial plans. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his expertise in financial planning and investment consulting. Outside of his professional work, Nathan's personal interests include boating, family activities, golf, spending time at the lake, pets, and swimming.

General retirement planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting University Employee
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Samuel C

Series 65

Portland, ME

Penobscot Financial Advisors

Samuel Chaplin is a financial advisor at Penobscot Financial Advisors in Portland, ME, holding a Series 65 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Penobscot Financial Advisors since 2018 and previously worked at Stone Coast Fund Services from 2015 to 2017. Penobscot Financial Advisors provides wealth management, financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment approach with a long-term orientation and offers specialized services including fiduciary support for employer plans and educational seminars.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting University Employee
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Rebecca S

CFP®, Series 65

Portland, ME

Penobscot Financial Advisors

Rebecca Schuman is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience. She has worked at Penobscot Financial Advisors since 2023 and previously held roles at Stone Coast Fund Services and the University of Maine. Penobscot Financial Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, behavioral, and charting analysis to create customized portfolios and operates its own wrap-fee program covering transaction costs for discretionary trading.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting University Employee
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Yelshaday G

Series 65

Portland, ME

Penobscot Financial Advisors

Yelshaday Gebreselassie is a financial advisor at Penobscot Financial Advisors in Portland, ME, holding a Series 65 credential. Gebreselassie has been with Penobscot Financial Advisors since 2024 and has prior experience at Cross Insurance, Bonney Staffing, Machias Savings Bank, and the University of Maine. Penobscot Financial Advisors provides wealth management, financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm operates as a fiduciary and employs a comprehensive investment process combining multiple analysis methods with a long-term orientation and continuous monitoring.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting University Employee
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Tyler H

Series 66

Portland, ME

Penobscot Financial Advisors

Tyler Hafford is a financial advisor at Penobscot Financial Advisors in Bangor, ME, with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Prior to entering the financial industry, he spent six years at Maine Pretrial Services. Penobscot Financial Advisors provides wealth management, financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment approach with a long-term orientation and offers both comprehensive wealth-management retainers and standalone planning engagements.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting University Employee
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Craig J

CFP®, Series 66

Portland, ME

Penobscot Financial Advisors

Craig Joncas is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Penobscot Financial Advisors. He worked at Mid Atlantic Financial Management, Inc. and Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation from 2014 to 2017 before continuing his tenure at Penobscot since 2008. Outside of advisory work, Joncas is involved in managing commercial real estate through ownership in two property-related LLCs. Penobscot Financial Advisors is a team-based firm offering wealth management, financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment approach with a long-term orientation and provides fiduciary services, including specialized programs for university employees and employer-plan fiduciary support.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting University Employee
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Elizabeth M

CFP®, Series 65

Portland, ME

Penobscot Financial Advisors

Elizabeth Mc Kay is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Penobscot Financial Advisors since 2022. Prior to joining Penobscot, she worked at Coats Financial Planning for four years and held roles at Northwestern Mutual and Axly in 2017. Penobscot Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered firm that provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, behavioral, and charting analyses to create customized, long-term portfolios and operates its own wrap-fee program with integrated advisory and transaction costs.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting University Employee
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