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Michael Thayer

President; Chief Compliance Officer at Private Asset Management in Kirkland, WA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Michael Thayer is President; Chief Compliance Officer of Private Asset Management Inc, an investment adviser managing $109M, and works from its Kirkland, WA office. Michael Thayer has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Private Asset Management since 18 September 1996, has 30 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 7, Series 63, Series 65 and Series 24.

30
Years in industry
30
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Michael Thayer is President and Chief Compliance Officer of Private Asset Management, and is a control person of the firm.

Private Asset Management Inc is a Kirkland, WA firm with $109M under management, 60 clients and 4 advisers in one office, as of its April 2026 filing.

Mike Thayer is Founder & Senior Advisor of Private Asset Management, based in Kirkland, Washington. He founded the firm. In 30 years of wealth advisory he has navigated business transactions and complicated estate issues, developed real estate partnerships, and acquired and managed apartment complexes and commercial properties. He publishes a quarterly Economic Commentary for clients.

  1. – present · 30 years
    Kirkland, WA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 108815

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

Michael Thayer is registered as an investment adviser representative in Washington, since September 1996.

  • WashingtonSince 18 September 1996

Examinations

Series 2410 September 1996
Name
General Securities Principal Examination
Series 6521 August 1996
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Series 631 November 1983
Name
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 715 October 1983
Name
General Securities Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
Michael Lawrence Thayer
CRD
1203266
Firm
Private Asset Management · CRD 108815
Role
President; Chief Compliance Officer
Office
3740 CARILLON POINT, Kirkland, WA 98033
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
September 1996
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Michael Thayer work?

Michael Thayer is President; Chief Compliance Officer of Private Asset Management Inc, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 30 April 2026

Is Michael Thayer a financial advisor?

Yes. Michael Thayer has a current investment-adviser registration in Washington, through Private Asset Management since September 1996.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Michael Thayer have?

Michael Thayer has 30 years in the financial industry, since September 1996, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Michael Thayer passed?

Michael Thayer has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63, Series 65 and Series 24. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in October 1983.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Michael Thayer based?

Michael Thayer’s registered office is in Kirkland, WA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Michael Thayer registered with FINRA?

No. Michael Thayer has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify Michael Thayer’s record?

Search CRD 1203266 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Michael Thayer’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 1203266, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Private Asset Management Inc, filed 30 April 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Private Asset Management team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards.