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.
- Wells Fargo Investments, LLC– · under a yearSan Francisco, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 10582
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
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 3 December 2002 |
| Series 2 | Non-Member General Securities Examination | 18 December 1995 |
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- Non-Member General Securities Examination
- Full name
- Steven Kelley Wilkes
- CRD
- 2700539
- Firm
- Hutchinson Capital Management · CRD 106158
- 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
- Firm bio
- hcm-wealth.com
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Where is Steven Wilkes based?
Steven Wilkes’ registered office is in San Rafael, CA.
Is Steven Wilkes registered with FINRA?
No. Steven Wilkes has no current broker registration.
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.
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.


