CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

McKellar & Associates Group, Inc.

What 34 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reveal about how this company handles credit, billing and collection disputes.

34
Total complaints
0
Last 12 months
94.1%
Timely response
22
States affected

The verdict

McKellar & Associates Group, Inc. ranks #2214 of 3,848 financial companies by CFPB complaint volume, with 34 complaints on record. It answers 94.1% of complaints on time — above the 93% median for companies with 100+ complaints.

#2214
of 3,848 companies by volume
94.1%
answered on time
Debt collection
most-complained product
22
states with complaints
McKellar & Associates Group, Inc. timely response rate 94.1%
Industry benchmark

Percent of CFPB complaints answered within the regulator's expected window. Industry benchmark sits at 95%.

Complaints by Product

Debt collection — Credit card 14
Debt collection — I do not know 12
Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 8

Top Issues

1.Taking/threatening an illegal action 10
2.Communication tactics 7
3.Improper contact or sharing of info 7
4.False statements or representation 6
5.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 4

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 8
2014 24
2015 1
2017 1

Complaints by State (Top 15)

California 7
Florida 3
Wisconsin 2
Washington 2
New York 2
North Carolina 2
Hawaii 1
New Jersey 1
Ohio 1
Utah 1
Idaho 1
Louisiana 1
Wyoming 1
Arizona 1
Massachusetts 1

Company Responses

Closed 18
Closed with explanation 13
Untimely response 2
Closed with non-monetary relief 1

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for McKellar & Associates Group, Inc.

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 34 complaints against McKellar & Associates Group, Inc. overall, with 0 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 22 states and territories, making this a multi-regional complaint footprint. The single largest complaint category is "Debt collection," which consistently leads the product-level breakdown and signals where consumer friction is most acute. Within that category, the most frequently cited specific issue is "Taking/threatening an illegal action" — a useful starting point for anyone trying to understand what goes wrong most often in the company's consumer interactions.

McKellar & Associates Group, Inc.'s timely response rate stands at 94.1%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a company reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That sits below the 95% industry benchmark and tends to correlate with higher consumer dispute rates downstream. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 14.7% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Of complaints that were resolved, 2.9% closed with some form of monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer.

Complaint counts alone do not tell the full story — larger institutions with more customers will naturally generate more complaints in absolute terms. The more informative signals are the direction of the yearly trend shown above, the state-level concentration (which hints at regional servicing issues or regulatory exposure), and the ratio of monetary-relief closures to closed-without-relief outcomes. Taken together, these fields give consumers a reasonable empirical basis for deciding whether to escalate a dispute, and give researchers a starting point for investigating institutional patterns.

Educational data summary, not financial or legal advice. Individual complaint outcomes vary. Consumers should consult a qualified attorney or financial advisor for guidance on a specific dispute.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CFPB complaints does McKellar & Associates Group, Inc. have?

McKellar & Associates Group, Inc. has 34 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 0 filed in the last 12 months.

Does McKellar & Associates Group, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

McKellar & Associates Group, Inc. has a 94.1% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What product generates the most complaints for McKellar & Associates Group, Inc.?

The most complained-about product for McKellar & Associates Group, Inc. is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with McKellar & Associates Group, Inc.?

The most common issue reported by consumers about McKellar & Associates Group, Inc. is "Taking/threatening an illegal action." All complaint issues are listed above with their counts.

How do I file a complaint against McKellar & Associates Group, Inc.?

You can file a complaint against McKellar & Associates Group, Inc. directly with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. The CFPB will forward your complaint to the company and work to get you a response, typically within 15 days.

In how many states have consumers complained about McKellar & Associates Group, Inc.?

Consumers in 22 states and territories have filed complaints about McKellar & Associates Group, Inc. with the CFPB.

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database Data through March 2026

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