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Pat McClain

Co-Founder and Senior Partner

Pat McClain is a founding principal and Senior Partner at Allworth Financial. The keynote speaker at financial conferences nationwide, for more than two decades he has co-hosted Allworth’s Money Matters, one of the longest running financial topic radio programs and podcasts in the country. Pat, who has led Allworth to be ranked 23rd on Barron’s list of the top RIAs in America,(1) was also recently named one of 10 “Icons and Innovators” for 2021 by InvestmentNews. Additionally, for his 30-years of volunteer work at the Sacramento Food Bank, including serving as Chairman of the Board, the New York based “Invest in Others” foundation bestowed upon Pat its once yearly Community Service Award in 2014.(*)

Under Pat’s direction, in 2020, Allworth Financial was named among the top five fastest growing advisory firms in the country by Financial Advisor magazine.(2) Over the past several years, Pat and his Allworth Co-Founder, Scott Hanson, have overseen the addition of a wide range of various service offerings by the firm, including tax planning and accounting. Through his stewardship, Allworth has grown to have offices in every region of the country and to serve over 18,000 clients and manage more than $15 billion in assets.(4)

Sacramento native Pat McClain, Kathy McClain, his wife of more than 30 years, and their four children, reside in El Dorado Hills, California.

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Pat McClain is a founding principal and Senior Partner at Allworth Financial. The keynote speaker at financial conferences nationwide, for more than two decades he has co-hosted Allworth’s Money Matters, one of the longest running financial topic radio programs and podcasts in the country. Pat, who has led Allworth to be ranked 23rd on Barron’s list of the top RIAs in America,(1) was also recently named one of 10 “Icons and Innovators” for 2021 by InvestmentNews. Additionally, for his 30-years of volunteer work at the Sacramento Food Bank, including serving as Chairman of the Board, the New York based “Invest in Others” foundation bestowed upon Pat its once yearly Community Service Award in 2014.(*)

Under Pat’s direction, in 2020, Allworth Financial was named among the top five fastest growing advisory firms in the country by Financial Advisor magazine.(2) Over the past several years, Pat and his Allworth Co-Founder, Scott Hanson, have overseen the addition of a wide range of various service offerings by the firm, including tax planning and accounting. Through his stewardship, Allworth has grown to have offices in every region of the country and to serve over 18,000 clients and manage more than $15 billion in assets.(4)

Sacramento native Pat McClain, Kathy McClain, his wife of more than 30 years, and their four children, reside in El Dorado Hills, California.

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About Allworth

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30 years ago, Allworth Financial was founded as a clear alternative to the self-motivated, sales-focused advisory model that continues to dominate the industry to this day.

Then, as now, we believed we could do better — because you and your money deserve better.

With unparalleled access to a team of financial experts, your wealth has the advantage every modern investor needs. Smart, sophisticated, comprehensive financial planning and investment solutions with tax, estate, insurance, and more — all under one roof and directed by one point of contact.

Because when financial guidance comes with a commitment to put your needs first — and our success is dependent on your success — you get more than just advice.

You get a financial ally for life.

97% of Clients Stay With Us2

25,000+ Clients

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14th Ranked RIA

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30 Years in Business

$22.5 billion AUM4

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