Firm profile

Sentinel Pension Advisors, LLC.

WAKEFIELD, MACRD 109901Registration Status: ApprovedEffective since August 5, 1998SEC # 801-55783Latest ADV May 15, 2026

Sentinel Pension Advisors, LLC. is an SEC registered investment adviser organized as a limited liability company with a primary office location in Wakefield, MA. Its latest Form ADV filing, dated May 15, 2026, reports $11.9B in regulatory assets under management, 53 employees, 24 offices, and 3,033 accounts.

Assets Under Management
$11.9B
Employees
53
Offices
24 offices
Total Clients
2,056

Associated firm names

7 names listed
  • SENTINEL ADVISORS
  • SENTINEL PENSION ADVISORS, LLC.
  • SENTINEL PENSION ADVISORS, LLC
  • SENTINEL PENSION ADVISORS INC

Leadership

1 roles identified
CCODouglas K. Dustin Jr

Advisory services offered

7 types reported
Educational seminars/workshops
Financial Planning Services
Other advisory services

Fee models offered

4 types reported
Asset based fees
Fixed fees
Hourly charges

Offices & Contact

Primary office

WAKEFIELD, Massachusetts, United States

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Primary office regionOther reported regions

Shading shows states and countries with reported offices. Cities are listed below; shading does not indicate service coverage.

Massachusetts

WAKEFIELDPrimary office

Michigan

TROY

2 office records listed · 24 total offices reported. 22 additional office addresses are undisclosed and are not mapped. Counts can use different reporting dates. SEC filers may list only their largest 25 additional offices.

Contact and digital presence

ADV profile links

Regulatory Assets Under Management Breakdown

Total regulatory assets under management$11.9Bas of May 15, 2026
Discretionary24.9%
$3.0B
25% of total RAUM24.9%
Non-discretionary75.1%
$9.0B
75% of total RAUM75.1%
Regulatory assets under management are split between discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Client Coverage Demographics

Top client segmentIndividuals represent 55.9% of total clients.
Top client categories% of clientsClients
1
Individuals
55.9%
1,150
2
Pension Plans
30.8%
633
3
HNWI
13.3%
273

Assets under management Growth by Quarter

Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.

Total AUM$11.9B
Total Accounts3,033
10Y AUM Change+$8.3B (+228.6%)

Private Funds

Private funds reported by Sentinel Pension Advisors, LLC.

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Employee Growth by Quarter

Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.

Total Employees53
Clients per Employee39:1
10Y Employee Change+21 (+65.6%)

Historical AUM and employee figures reflect available SEC Form ADV filings under this CRD. Filing gaps may reflect registration status changes, dormant periods, state registration periods, firm restructuring, or other reporting changes. Rialytix does not interpolate missing periods.


Ownership

Reported direct and indirect ownership ranges

Each range applies to a separate reported relationship and should not be added together.

Reported ownership ranges

Highlighted bands show the percentage range reported in Form ADV.

0%25%50%75%100%
NEW SENTINEL HOLDCO, LLCDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in SENTINEL PENSION ADVISORS, LLC.
75%+
FOCUS FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLCIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in FOCUS OPERATING, LLC
75%+
FOCUS FINANCIAL PARTNERS INC.Indirect owner · Schedule BInterest in FOCUS OPERATING, LLC
75%+
FERDINAND FFP ACQUISITION, LLCIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in FOCUS FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC
75%+
FERDINAND FFP ULTIMATE HOLDINGS, LPIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in FOCUS FINANCIAL PARTNERS INC.
75%+
FERDINAND FFP INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, LLCIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in FERDINAND FFP ACQUISITION, LLC
75%+
FERDINAND FFP PARENT, INC.Indirect owner · Schedule BInterest in FERDINAND FFP INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, LLC
75%+
FERDINAND FFP ULTIMATE HOLDINGS, LPIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in FERDINAND FFP PARENT, INC.
75%+
FOCUS OPERATING, LLCIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in NEW SENTINEL HOLDCO, LLC
75%+
FOCUS OPERATING, LLCIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in NEW SENTINEL HOLDCO, LLC
75%+
CD&R FERDINAND HOLDINGS, L.P.Indirect owner · Schedule BInterest in FERDINAND FFP ULTIMATE HOLDINGS, LP
50% to < 75%
CLAYTON, DUBILIER & RICE FUND XII, L.P.Indirect owner · Schedule BInterest in CD&R FERDINAND HOLDINGS, L.P.
50% to < 75%
CD&R FERDINAND CO-INVESTOR, L.P.Indirect owner · Schedule BInterest in CD&R FERDINAND HOLDINGS, L.P.
25% to < 50%

Bars represent the reported range at that individual ownership step, not an estimated percentage of the advisory firm. Indirect relationships may refer to intermediate entities rather than directly to Sentinel Pension Advisors, LLC..

Reported ownership and control details

Form ADV · Filing date 2026-05-15 · Schedules A and B

16 entries
#Owner / person & roleInterest in entityReported interestControl personTitle / status acquiredSource
1JAMES MICHAEL CARNEVALEPRESIDENT / DIRECTORIndividualSENTINEL PENSION ADVISORS, LLC.Less than 5%Code NAYesPRESIDENT / DIRECTOR04/2016Schedule APDF page 34
2ROBERT MICHAEL DIMASEDIRECTORIndividualSENTINEL PENSION ADVISORS, LLC.Less than 5%Code NAYesDIRECTOR04/1998Schedule APDF page 34
3NEW SENTINEL HOLDCO, LLCMEMBERDomestic entitySENTINEL PENSION ADVISORS, LLC.75% or moreCode EYesMEMBER06/2025Schedule APDF page 34
4DOUGLAS K DUSTIN JRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERIndividualSENTINEL PENSION ADVISORS, LLC.Less than 5%Code NAYesCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER09/2025Schedule APDF page 34
5FOCUS FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLCMEMBERDomestic entityFOCUS OPERATING, LLC75% or moreCode EYesMEMBER01/2007Schedule BPDF page 34
6FOCUS FINANCIAL PARTNERS INC.MEMBERDomestic entityFOCUS OPERATING, LLC75% or moreCode EYesMEMBER07/2018Schedule BPDF page 34
7FERDINAND FFP ACQUISITION, LLCSHAREHOLDER, CLASS A COMMON STOCKDomestic entityFOCUS FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC75% or moreCode EYesSHAREHOLDER, CLASS A COMMON STOCK08/2023Schedule BPDF page 34
8FERDINAND FFP ULTIMATE HOLDINGS, LPSHAREHOLDER, CLASS B COMMON STOCKDomestic entityFOCUS FINANCIAL PARTNERS INC.75% or moreCode EYesSHAREHOLDER, CLASS B COMMON STOCK08/2023Schedule BPDF page 34
9FERDINAND FFP INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, LLCMEMBERDomestic entityFERDINAND FFP ACQUISITION, LLC75% or moreCode EYesMEMBER08/2023Schedule BPDF page 34
10FERDINAND FFP PARENT, INC.MEMBERDomestic entityFERDINAND FFP INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, LLC75% or moreCode EYesMEMBER08/2023Schedule BPDF page 34
11FERDINAND FFP ULTIMATE HOLDINGS, LPSHAREHOLDERDomestic entityFERDINAND FFP PARENT, INC.75% or moreCode EYesSHAREHOLDER08/2023Schedule BPDF page 34
12CD&R FERDINAND HOLDINGS, L.P.PARTNERDomestic entityFERDINAND FFP ULTIMATE HOLDINGS, LP50% to less than 75%Code DYesPARTNER08/2023Schedule BPDF page 34
13CD&R FERDINAND CO-INVESTOR, L.P.PARTNERForeign entityCD&R FERDINAND HOLDINGS, L.P.25% to less than 50%Code CYesPARTNER08/2023Schedule BPDF page 34
14CLAYTON, DUBILIER & RICE FUND XII, L.P.PARTNERForeign entityCD&R FERDINAND HOLDINGS, L.P.50% to less than 75%Code DYesPARTNER08/2023Schedule BPDF page 35
15FOCUS OPERATING, LLCMEMBER (MANAGER)Domestic entityNEW SENTINEL HOLDCO, LLC75% or moreCode EYesMEMBER (MANAGER)09/2019Schedule BPDF page 35
16FOCUS OPERATING, LLCMEMBERDomestic entityNEW SENTINEL HOLDCO, LLC75% or moreCode EYesMEMBER06/2025Schedule BPDF page 35

Less than 5% may include zero. Code F identifies a role without specifying a percentage. Reported interests may overlap and may not include every owner. Total indirect ownership is not calculated.

Compliance & Disclosures

Filing dated 5/15/2026 9:21:42 AM

Responses were selected by the RIA in its filing. Questions are shortened for readability; “you” refers to the reporting firm, and some questions also cover advisory affiliates.

RIA or supervised-person involvementThe RIA reported that none of the events below involve the firm or its supervised persons.RIA responseNo
AFelonies2 No

In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:

  • A1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony?No
  • A2Been charged with a felony?No
BMisdemeanors2 No

In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:

  • B1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor involving investments, an investment-related business, fraud, false statements or omissions, wrongful taking of property, bribery, perjury, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion?No
  • B2Been charged with a misdemeanor of the kind listed above?No
CSEC or CFTC actions5 No

Has the SEC or CFTC ever:

  • C1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
  • C2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?No
  • C3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • C4Entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
  • C5Imposed a civil money penalty on you or an advisory affiliate, or ordered you or an advisory affiliate to cease and desist from any activity?No
DOther regulatory actions5 No

Has any other federal regulatory agency, state regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority ever:

  • D1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission, or was dishonest, unfair, or unethical?No
  • D2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related regulations or statutes?No
  • D3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • D4In the past ten years, entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
  • D5Denied, suspended, or revoked your or an advisory affiliate’s registration or license, or otherwise prevented association with an investment-related business or restricted activities?No
ESelf-regulatory organization actions4 No

Has a self-regulatory organization or commodities exchange ever:

  • E1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
  • E2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated its rules, other than a violation designated as a minor rule violation under an SEC-approved plan?No
  • E3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • E4Disciplined you or an advisory affiliate by expulsion, suspension, barring association with other members, or otherwise restricting activities?No
FProfessional authorizations1 No
  • FHas an authorization to act as an attorney, accountant, or federal contractor granted to you or an advisory affiliate ever been revoked or suspended?No
GPending regulatory proceedings1 No
  • GAre you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a regulatory proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of C, D, or E?No
HCivil judicial actions and proceedings4 No

(1) Court actions

Has a domestic or foreign court:

  • H(1)(a)In the past ten years, enjoined you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
  • H(1)(b)Found that you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related statutes or regulations?No
  • H(1)(c)Dismissed, pursuant to a settlement agreement, an investment-related civil action brought against you or an advisory affiliate by a state or foreign financial regulatory authority?No

(2) Pending civil proceedings

  • H(2)Are you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a civil proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of H(1)?No

* Metrics are based on the latest available data, including Form ADV filings, brochures, and relationship summaries pulled from the SEC IAPD, and may be subject to change. Learn what is included in the Rialytix data. Please refer to the firm's official disclosures for the most accurate information using their CRD number. This is not investment advice.