Austin Dean has been Managing Member / CEO of Waystone Advisors since October 2023, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Austin Dean holds a Degree in Business and Marketing from the University of Washington.
Waystone Advisors LLC is a firm with $179M under management, 306 clients and 4 advisers across 5 offices, as of its August 2026 filing.
Austin Dean is Founder & CEO of Waystone Advisors. He is responsible for setting and maintaining the vision and culture of the company. He has worked in the financial industry since 2010 and has advised clients since 2012.
Austin Dean’s longest registration was 6 years at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC (2014–2020). Before joining Waystone Advisors in 2024, Austin Dean was registered through Lion Street Advisors, LLC and Guide Advisors, Inc.
- Waystone Advisors LLCCurrent– present · 2 yearsRedmond, WA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 328565
- Lion Street Advisors, LLC– · 1 yearRedmond, WA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 167610
- Guide Advisors, Inc.– · 2 yearsBothell, WA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 281828
- Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC– · 6 yearsBellevue, WA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 4031
Professional designations
Listed by Waystone Advisors
- CFP®
- ChFC®
- CLU®
- RICP®
Investment adviser representative registrations
Austin Dean is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from January 2024; the most recent is Texas, in April 2024.
- TexasSince 30 April 2024
- WashingtonSince 5 January 2024
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 14 June 2012 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 18 May 2012 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Austin Douglas Dean
- CRD
- 5886688
- Firm
- Waystone Advisors · CRD 328565
- Role
- Managing Member / CEO
- Office
- Redmond, WA
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- May 2012
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- waystoneadvisors.com
Where does Austin Dean work?
Austin Dean has been Managing Member / CEO of Waystone Advisors LLC since October 2023, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Austin Dean a financial advisor?
Yes. Austin Dean has a current investment-adviser registration in Texas and Washington, through Waystone Advisors since January 2024.
How many years of experience does Austin Dean have?
Austin Dean has 14 years in the financial industry, since May 2012, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has Austin Dean passed?
Austin Dean has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in May 2012. FINRA credited Austin Dean with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Austin Dean work before Waystone Advisors?
Before Waystone Advisors, Austin Dean was registered through Guide Advisors, Inc., April 2020 to May 2022; Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, April 2014 to May 2020.
Where is Austin Dean based?
Austin Dean’s registered office is in Redmond, WA.
Is Austin Dean registered with FINRA?
No. Austin Dean has no current broker registration.
Is Austin Dean a CFP?
Waystone Advisors lists Austin Dean with the CFP credential (“CFP®”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Austin Dean’s record?
Search CRD 5886688 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Austin Dean’s full registration record.
