Wealth manager, independent · Kennewick, WA
Petersen Hastings Wealth Advisors, Inc.
SEC-registered investment adviser · CRD 110952 · SEC 801-19727
At a glance
Petersen Hastings Wealth Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser based in Kennewick, Washington, with $1.6B in regulatory assets under management as of its Form ADV filed April 27, 2026. It reports 1,232 individual clients, 374 of them high-net-worth, holding an average of about $1.0 million each, and 19 employees. That ranks it 686th among the nation’s 5,657 independent wealth management RIAs and 18th of 158 in Washington. It reports 3 custodians for its clients’ separately managed accounts: LPL Financial, Matrix Trust and Charles Schwab.
Main office 509-735-0484petersenhastings.comLinkedInAs filed on Form ADV
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.6B
- Rank among independent wealth managers
- #686 of 5,657
- Rank among all SEC RIAs
- #4,146 of 17,210
- Rank in Washington
- #18 of 158
- Individual clients
- 1,232
- High-net-worth clients
- 374
- Accounts
- 3,444
- Discretionary
- 100% of AUM
- Employees
- 19
- Advisory staff
- 16
- Offices
- 3
Owners and executives on its Form ADV
- Scott A. SarberChief Executive Officer, President
- Matthew L. NeffVice-President
- Blaine A. CarrTreasurer
- Matthew J. PetersenSecretary
- Diane E. GainesChief Compliance Officer; Chief Operations Officer
Custody and brokerage
Broker-dealer
No broker-dealer ties
Petersen Hastings Wealth Advisors, Inc. reports no employees registered with a broker-dealer and no affiliated broker-dealer.
Who it serves
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-net-worth individuals | 374 | $858M | 54% |
| Pension and profit sharing plans | 64 | $335M | 21% |
| Individuals | 858 | $320M | 20% |
| Corporations or other businesses | 5 | $40M | 3% |
| Charitable organizations | 8 | $21M | 1% |
| Insurance companies | – | $3M | <1% |
Disciplinary disclosures
Petersen Hastings Wealth Advisors, Inc. reports no disciplinary disclosures in Item 11 of Form ADV. Read the details on the SEC’s adviser search ↗
Services
- Financial planning
- Portfolio management for individuals and small businesses
- Portfolio management for businesses and institutions
- Pension consulting
How it’s paid
- A percentage of assets under management
- Hourly charges
- Fixed fees
Form ADV and brochures on the SEC’s adviser search ↗petersenhastings.com ↗
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All of Washington →| Firm | Regulatory AUM | Clients |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek Financial Management, LLCSilverdale | $1.9B | 3,964 |
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| Financial Plan, Inc.Bellingham | $1.6B | 905 |
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| Greene Wealth Management, LLCSeattle | $1.4B | 377 |
| McIlrath & ECK, LLCArlington | $1.4B | 1,287 |
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Questions
How much does Petersen Hastings Wealth Advisors, Inc. manage?
Petersen Hastings Wealth Advisors, Inc. reports $1.6B in regulatory assets under management across 3,444 accounts, 100% of it on a discretionary basis, on its Form ADV filed April 27, 2026.
How many clients does Petersen Hastings Wealth Advisors, Inc. have?
It reports 1,232 individual clients: 374 high-net-worth individuals and 858 other individuals. Individuals account for about 75% of its regulatory assets.
Where is Petersen Hastings Wealth Advisors, Inc. headquartered?
Its main office is in Kennewick, Washington. It reports 3 offices in total and 19 employees, 16 of whom perform investment advisory functions.
How does Petersen Hastings Wealth Advisors, Inc. charge clients?
On Form ADV it lists these forms of compensation: a percentage of assets under management; hourly charges; fixed fees. Fees and minimums are set out in its Form ADV Part 2A brochure, available on the SEC’s adviser search.
What custodian does Petersen Hastings Wealth Advisors, Inc. use?
It reports 3 custodians for its clients’ separately managed accounts: LPL Financial, Matrix Trust and Charles Schwab. On Schedule D of its Form ADV filed April 27, 2026, it reports these amounts held: LPL Financial ($1.0B); Matrix Trust ($257M); Charles Schwab ($219M). Form ADV lists only custodians holding 10% or more of separately managed account assets.
Is Petersen Hastings Wealth Advisors, Inc. a hybrid RIA with a broker-dealer?
Petersen Hastings Wealth Advisors, Inc. reports no employees registered with a broker-dealer and no affiliated broker-dealer.
Is Petersen Hastings Wealth Advisors, Inc. a fiduciary?
As an SEC-registered investment adviser, Petersen Hastings Wealth Advisors, Inc. owes its advisory clients a fiduciary duty under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, which includes duties of care and loyalty. It reports no employees who are registered representatives of a broker-dealer.
Where these numbers come from
Every figure is Petersen Hastings Wealth Advisors, Inc.’s own answer on its latest Form ADV, from the SEC’s registered-adviser list as of October 1, 2026: regulatory assets and accounts (Item 5.F), clients by type (5.D), employees (5.A and 5.B), compensation (5.E) and services (5.G). Custodians come from Schedule D 5.K(3) of its latest filing (2026-04-27), which lists those holding 10% or more of separately managed account assets and the amount at each. “Hybrid” means some employees are also registered representatives of a broker-dealer (Item 5.B(2)); affiliated broker-dealers are the related persons it lists in Item 7.A and Schedule D. Firm type comes from its own answers: broker-dealer firms are registered broker-dealers themselves (Item 6.A); private fund advisers manage mostly private funds (Item 7.B, 5.D); wealth managers manage at least half their assets for individuals (5.D). Its national rank compares it with every US-based independent wealth management RIA, the same field as The Largest RIAs. Figures are as of the firm’s last annual update, so they can lag recent deals and market moves. Regulatory AUM counts assets the firm continuously supervises and can differ from what a firm markets.
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