Career
Kristen Bauer has been CEO of Laird Norton Wetherby Wealth Management since January 2022. Kristen Bauer is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it. Kristen Bauer holds a B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Washington, Foster School of Business.
Laird Norton Wetherby Wealth Management, LLC is a Seattle, WA firm with $12.2B under management, 1,149 clients and 96 advisers across 5 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
LNW identifies Kristen Bauer as its CEO and says her prior leadership roles included Tiedemann Advisors and Threshold Group.
- Lnw– · 5 yearsSeattle, WA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 113400
- Threshold Group, LLC– · 10 yearsGig Harbor, WA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 129903
Credentials and registrations
Professional designations
Listed by Laird Norton Wetherby Wealth Management
- Certified Public Accountant
- Personal Financial Specialist
Investment adviser representative registrations
| State | Status | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | Approved | 3 December 2025 |
- Status
- Approved
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 10 May 2007 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Individual record
- Full name
- Kristen Powers Bauer
- CRD
- 5223280
- Office
- 801 SECOND AVENUE, SUITE 1600, Seattle, WA 98104
- Firm bio
- lnwadvisors.com
Disciplinary history is not reported here, in either direction. Check the SEC record.
Common questions
Where does Kristen Bauer work?
Kristen Bauer has been CEO of Laird Norton Wetherby Wealth Management, LLC since January 2022, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Kristen Bauer a financial advisor?
Yes. Kristen Bauer has a current investment-adviser registration in Washington, through Laird Norton Wetherby Wealth Management since December 2025.
How many years of experience does Kristen Bauer have?
Kristen Bauer has 17 years in the financial industry, since October 2009, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Kristen Bauer passed?
Kristen Bauer passed the Series 65 in May 2007.
Where did Kristen Bauer work before Laird Norton Wetherby Wealth Management?
Before Laird Norton Wetherby Wealth Management, Kristen Bauer was registered through Threshold Group, LLC, May 2007 to December 2017.
Where is Kristen Bauer based?
Kristen Bauer’s registered office is in Seattle, WA.