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Steven Wilkes

Chief Executive Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Wealth Advisor at Hutchinson Capital Management in San Rafael, CA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Steven Wilkes is Chief Executive Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Wealth Advisor of Hutchinson Capital Management, an investment adviser managing $942M, and works from its San Rafael, CA office. Steven Wilkes has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Hutchinson Capital Management since 26 June 2012, has 21 years in the industry across 2 firms and has passed the Series 2 and Series 66.

21
Years in industry
14
Years at firm
2
Adviser firms
2
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Steven Wilkes has been Chief Executive Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Wealth Advisor of Hutchinson Capital Management since September 2010, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 25% and 50% of it. Steven Wilkes holds an MBA with a concentration in Investments from the University of Notre Dame and a BS in Economics from St. Mary's College of California.

Hutchinson Capital Management is a San Rafael, CA firm with $942M under management, 296 clients and 5 advisers in one office, as of its March 2026 filing.

Steven K. Wilkes is Partner, CEO and Wealth Advisor of Hutchinson Capital Management. He joined the firm in 2003, was named President in 2010 and has served as CEO since 2016. His responsibilities include strategy and business management of the firm, advising clients and serving on the Investment Committee.

Steven Wilkes’ longest registration is the current one, 14 years at Hutchinson Capital Management since 2012. Before joining Hutchinson Capital Management in 2012, Steven Wilkes was registered through Wells Fargo Investments, LLC.

  1. HCM WealthCurrent
    – present · 14 years
    San Rafael, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 106158
  2. – · 6 years
    Larkspur, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 106158
  3. Wells Fargo Investments, LLC
    – · under a year
    San Francisco, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 10582

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Hutchinson Capital Management

  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)

Investment adviser representative registrations

Steven Wilkes is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from June 2012; the most recent is Texas, in January 2017.

  • CaliforniaSince 26 June 2012
  • TexasSince 5 January 2017

Examinations

Series 663 December 2002
Name
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Series 218 December 1995
Name
Non-Member General Securities Examination

Key facts

Full name
Steven Kelley Wilkes
CRD
2700539
Role
Chief Executive Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Wealth Advisor
Office
1101 FIFTH AVENUE, SUITE 160, San Rafael, CA 94901
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
February 2005
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Steven Wilkes work?

Steven Wilkes has been Chief Executive Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Wealth Advisor of Hutchinson Capital Management since September 2010, and is a control person of the firm.

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

Is Steven Wilkes a financial advisor?

Yes. Steven Wilkes has a current investment-adviser registration in California and Texas, through Hutchinson Capital Management since June 2012.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Steven Wilkes have?

Steven Wilkes has 21 years in the financial industry, since February 2005, across 2 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Steven Wilkes passed?

Steven Wilkes has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 2 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 2, was passed in December 1995.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where did Steven Wilkes work before Hutchinson Capital Management?

Before Hutchinson Capital Management, Steven Wilkes was registered through Hutchinson Capital Management, February 2005 to December 2011; Wells Fargo Investments, LLC, December 2002 to June 2003.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Steven Wilkes based?

Steven Wilkes’ registered office is in San Rafael, CA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Steven Wilkes registered with FINRA?

No. Steven Wilkes has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Steven Wilkes a CFA charterholder?

Hutchinson Capital Management lists Steven Wilkes with the CFA credential (“Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.

Source: Steven K. Wilkes, CFA biography, hcm-wealth.com

How can I verify Steven Wilkes’ record?

Search CRD 2700539 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Steven Wilkes’ full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Hutchinson Capital Management

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 2700539, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Hutchinson Capital Management, filed 30 March 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Hutchinson Capital Management team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.