Columbia River Financial Group provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses. Financial planning was provided to 1–10 clients last fiscal year.
Columbia River Financial Group reports 278 clients. They include 214 individual clients, 60 high-net-worth individuals, and 4 corporations and other businesses. Of its assets, 93.1% ($181M across 697 accounts) are managed with discretion; $13.4M across 34 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 77% | 41% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 22% | 58% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 1% | 1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 214 | $79.2M | 40.6% | $370K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 60 | $113M | 58.1% | $1.89M |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $2.37M | 1.2% | $592K |
| Total | 278 | $195M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 214
- Regulatory AUM
- $79.2M
- AUM share
- 40.6%
- Avg. per client
- $370K
- Clients
- 60
- Regulatory AUM
- $113M
- AUM share
- 58.1%
- Avg. per client
- $1.89M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.37M
- AUM share
- 1.2%
- Avg. per client
- $592K
Total
- Clients
- 278
- Regulatory AUM
- $195M
- 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
- 1–10
Columbia River Financial Group charges 0.40%–1.00% for its Investment Management Services. The brochure does not state whether the rate is annual. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Fee details and sources
Chad Peterson owns 75% or more of Columbia River Financial Group. The leadership team of Columbia River Financial Group includes Chief Compliance Officer Michael Baltzell. It has 4 employees.
Leadership
Michael BaltzellChief Compliance Officer
Chad PetersonMember
Investment adviser representatives
4 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 4 employees
- 4 in advisory functions
- 4 state-registered reps
- Owns 75% or more of Columbia River Financial Group, LLC
Chad Peterson
Control person · since June 2017
Columbia River Financial Group’s regulatory assets grew 1.8× from $111M (March 2021) to $195M (September 2026); clients rose from 228 to 278 and employees were 4 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026September 2026 | $195M | 278 | 4 | 2 |
| Mar 2025March 2025 | $157M | 252 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar 2024March 2024 | $138M | 240 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar 2023March 2023 | $120M | 240 | 4 | 1 |
| May 2022May 2022 | $130M | 244 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar 2021March 2021 | $111M | 228 | 4 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Columbia River Financial Group has 1 office (1 private residence, listed without an address), with 1 listed address in 1 state.
Washington · 1 listed address
- 16701 Se McGillivray BLVD.,, #250, VancouverHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Columbia River Financial Group, LLC
- Headquarters
- 16701 Se McGillivray BLVD.,, #250, Vancouver, WA 98683
- Website
- columbiariverfg.com
- Phone
- 360-335-3350
- @columbiariverfinancialgroupllc
- SEC file
- 801-120016
- Structure
- Washington LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Columbia River Financial Group’s named custodian for separately managed accounts is Charles Schwab ($195M). Columbia River Financial Group has custody of $86M for 163 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westland, TX · $195M100%
At year end, Columbia River Financial Group’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (89%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $186K across 58 positions; the largest are iShares Core High Div (9.3%), Vngrd Extended Mkt (9.0%) and Vngrd Morn Growth (8.2%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks6%
- Funds89%
- Cash5%
Reported 13F holdings
- $186K
- Reported 13F value
- 58
- Positions
- 67.0%
- In the 10 largest
- +8.1%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- iShares Core High Div · Exchange Traded Fund9.3%
- Vngrd Extended Mkt · Exchange Traded Fund9.0%
- Vngrd Morn Growth · Exchange Traded Fund8.2%
- State ST SPDR SP Intl Div · Exchange Traded Fund7.3%
- Vngrd Short-term Bnd · Exchange Traded Fund6.6%
- State ST SPDR Port SP 500 · Exchange Traded Fund5.9%
- Wisdomtree Floating Rate Trsy · Exchange Traded Fund5.8%
- Vngrd Total Intl Bnd · Exchange Traded Fund5.5%
- Vngrd FTSE All-world Ex-us Idx · Exchange Traded Fund5.1%
- State ST SPDR Port Agg Bnd · Exchange Traded Fund4.3%
Together, the ten largest are 67.0% of reported value.
How many clients does Columbia River Financial Group have?
Columbia River Financial Group has 278 clients and manages $195 million for them, as of September 2026. They include 214 individual clients, 60 high-net-worth individuals, and 4 corporations and other businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 3 September 2026
What services does Columbia River Financial Group offer?
Columbia River Financial Group provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Columbia River Financial Group charge?
Columbia River Financial Group charges 0.40%–1.00% for its Investment Management Services. The brochure does not state whether the rate is annual. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Which custodians does Columbia River Financial Group use?
Columbia River Financial Group’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westland, TX), with $195M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 3 September 2026
How many financial advisors does Columbia River Financial Group have?
Columbia River Financial Group has 4 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 4 employees, and 4 perform investment advisory functions. None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Columbia River Financial Group invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Columbia River Financial Group’s separately managed accounts held 89% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 6% exchange-traded equities and 5% cash and equivalents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Columbia River Financial Group?
Columbia River Financial Group’s direct owner is Chad Peterson (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 3 September 2026
How does Columbia River Financial Group get paid?
Columbia River Financial Group 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
How do I contact Columbia River Financial Group?
Columbia River Financial Group’s main office is at 16701 Se McGillivray BLVD.,, #250, Vancouver, WA 98683. Its phone number is 360-335-3350. Its website is columbiariverfg.com.