Auxano Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, selecting other managers, education planning, estate planning, family office services, insurance, philanthropic planning, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 251–500 clients last fiscal year.
Auxano Advisors reports 724 clients. They include 456 individual clients and 268 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 92.3% ($1.64B across 2,186 accounts) are managed with discretion; $137M across 100 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 63% | 10% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 37% | 86% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | 2% |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | <1% |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | 1% |
Client shares use reported counts. Client types without a reported count are excluded from that total.
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 456 | $179M | 10.1% | $392K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 268 | $1.53B | 85.9% | $5.69M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | $38M | 2.1% | — |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $15.7M | 0.9% | — |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $18.6M | 1.0% | — |
| Total | 724 | $1.78B | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 456
- Regulatory AUM
- $179M
- AUM share
- 10.1%
- Avg. per client
- $392K
- Clients
- 268
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.53B
- AUM share
- 85.9%
- Avg. per client
- $5.69M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $38M
- AUM share
- 2.1%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $15.7M
- AUM share
- 0.9%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $18.6M
- AUM share
- 1.0%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 724
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.78B
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 251–500
Auxano Advisors is paid through a percentage of assets under management. The reviewed brochures do not disclose an asset-based fee rate. Read the SEC-filed brochure. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Family Office Services
- The fee schedule starts at 1.00% of assets under management and declines based on the amount of assets the client has managed by the firm.
- Investment Advisory Services
- For clients with $1 million or more the fee schedule starts at 1.00% and declines with assets managed; for clients with less than $1 million it starts at 1.25%.
Peter Cline owns 75% or more of Auxano Advisors. Peter Cline is CEO; the leadership team includes Chief Compliance Officer Brian Hill. It has 15 employees, 8 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Peter ClineFounder, Chief Executive Officer, and Client Advisor
- Brian HillChief Compliance Officer and Director of Operations
- Alexander LeeClient Advisor
Investment adviser representatives
8 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Daniel Andrew Anderson
- Peter Wesson Cline
- Jared Lee Donovan Davis
- Alexander Kanghee Lee
- Andrew S Matzen
- Grayson Elliott Armstrong Unger
- Davis Mickey Walker
- Dwight S. Whiting
Staff
- 15 employees
- 8 in advisory functions
- 8 state-registered reps
- 1 insurance agent
- Owns 75% or more of Auxano Advisors, LLC
Peter Cline
Control person · since July 2007
- Owns 10% to 25% of Auxano Advisors, LLC
Alexander Lee
since July 2015
Auxano Advisors’ regulatory assets grew 2.0× from $908M (March 2021) to $1.78B (September 2026); clients rose from 413 to 724 and employees from 13 to 15.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $1.78B | 724 | 15 | 2 |
| March 2025 | $1.45B | 632 | 14 | 2 |
| March 2024 | $1.27B | 599 | 13 | 1 |
| May 2023 | $1.02B | 540 | 15 | 1 |
| March 2022 | $1.03B | 497 | 15 | 1 |
| March 2021 | $908M | 413 | 13 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Auxano Advisors has 1 office (1 private residence, listed without an address), with 1 listed address in Washington.
Washington · 1 listed address
- 10900 Ne 4th Street, Suite 1950, BellevueHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Auxano Advisors, LLC
- Headquarters
- 10900 Ne 4th Street, Suite 1950, Bellevue, WA 98004
- Website
- auxanoadvisors.com
- Phone
- 425-889-1261
- @auxano-advisors-llc
- SEC file
- 801-68424
- Founded
- 1987
- Structure
- Washington LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Auxano Advisors uses Charles Schwab ($1.72B) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Auxano Advisors does not have custody of client assets.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $1.72B100%
At year end, Auxano Advisors’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (54%) and stocks (37%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $528M across 207 positions; the largest are Apple Inc. (11.4%), Microsoft Corp. (9.3%) and Gmo ETF Trust (7.5%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks37%
- Exchange-traded equities31%
- Non-exchange-traded equities6%
- Funds54%
- Bonds2%
- Cash7%
Reported 13F holdings
- $528M
- Reported 13F value
- 207
- Positions
- 54.5%
- In the 10 largest
- +5.3%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Apple Inc.11.4%
- Microsoft Corp.9.3%
- Gmo ETF Trust · US Quality ETF7.5%
- Amazon Com Inc.5.4%
- Sprott Asset Management LP · Physical Gold TR5.3%
- Costco Wholesale Corporation4.1%
- iShares TR · Rus 1000 ETF3.8%
- Tesla Inc.3.3%
- J P Morgan Exchange Traded F · Ultra Sht Muncpl2.3%
- Alphabet Inc. · Cap Stk CL A1.9%
Together, the ten largest are 54.5% of reported value.
How many clients does Auxano Advisors have?
Auxano Advisors has 724 clients and manages $1.78 billion for them, as of September 2026. They include 456 individual clients and 268 high-net-worth individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 9 September 2026
What services does Auxano Advisors offer?
Auxano Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, selecting other managers, education planning, estate planning, family office services, insurance, philanthropic planning, and tax planning.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file; Part 2A brochure, Item 4
Which custodians does Auxano Advisors use?
Auxano Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $1.72B. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 9 September 2026
How many financial advisors does Auxano Advisors have?
Auxano Advisors has 8 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 15 employees, and 8 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 1 employee is a licensed insurance agent.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Auxano Advisors invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Auxano Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 54% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 31% exchange-traded equities, 7% cash and equivalents, 6% non-exchange-traded equities and 2% investment grade corporate bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Auxano Advisors?
Auxano Advisors’ direct owners are Peter Cline (75% or more) and Alexander Lee (10% to 25%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 9 September 2026
How does Auxano Advisors get paid?
Auxano Advisors is paid through a percentage of assets under management. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Is Auxano Advisors registered with the SEC?
Yes, Auxano Advisors has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 4 October 2007. Its CRD number is 145179 and its SEC file number is 801-68424.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 9 September 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Auxano Advisors?
Auxano Advisors’ main office is at 10900 Ne 4th Street, Suite 1950, Bellevue, WA 98004. Its phone number is 425-889-1261. Its website is auxanoadvisors.com.