Foster & Wood provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and pension consulting.
Foster & Wood reports 108 clients. They include 47 individual clients, 40 pension and profit-sharing plans, and 21 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 71.0% ($155M across 126 accounts) are managed with discretion; $63.5M across 96 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 44% | 4% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 19% | 17% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 37% | 79% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 47 | $9.08M | 4.1% | $193K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 21 | $37.2M | 17.0% | $1.77M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 40 | $172M | 78.8% | $4.31M |
| Total | 108 | $219M | 100% | $2.02M |
- Clients
- 47
- Regulatory AUM
- $9.08M
- AUM share
- 4.1%
- Avg. per client
- $193K
- Clients
- 21
- Regulatory AUM
- $37.2M
- AUM share
- 17.0%
- Avg. per client
- $1.77M
- Clients
- 40
- Regulatory AUM
- $172M
- AUM share
- 78.8%
- Avg. per client
- $4.31M
Total
- Clients
- 108
- Regulatory AUM
- $219M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $2.02M
- 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
- 0
Foster & Wood is paid through a percentage of assets under management and fixed fees (other than subscription fees); its fees and minimums are set out in its brochures on the SEC website.
David Foster owns 75% or more of Foster & Wood. The leadership team of Foster & Wood includes President David Foster. It has 3 employees.
Staff
- 3 employees
- 3 in advisory functions
- 3 state-registered reps
- Owns 75% or more of Foster & Wood, Inc.
David Foster
Control person · since August 2012
- Owns 5% to 10% of Foster & Wood, Inc.
Timothy Wood
Control person · since May 2015
Foster & Wood’s regulatory assets grew 1.9× from $116M (February 2021) to $219M (March 2026); clients rose from 87 to 108 and employees from 2 to 3.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026March 2026 | $219M | 108 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar 2025March 2025 | $189M | 107 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar 2024March 2024 | $164M | 109 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar 2023March 2023 | $139M | 104 | 2 | 1 |
| Feb 2022February 2022 | $137M | 93 | 2 | 1 |
| Feb 2021February 2021 | $116M | 87 | 2 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Foster & Wood has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.
Oregon · 1 listed address
- 5 Centerpointe Drive, Suite 400, Lake OswegoHQ
Other business names
Foster & Wood has reported 1 other business name to the SEC.
- Foster & Wood
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Foster & Wood, Inc.
- Headquarters
- 5 Centerpointe Drive, Suite 400, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
- Website
- fosterandwood.com
- Phone
- 503-785-9844
- SEC file
- 801-120625
- Structure
- Oregon corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Foster & Wood’s named custodians for separately managed accounts include Charles Schwab ($79.5M, 43%), Empower ($48.4M, 26%) and Broadridge Business Process Outsourcing ($34.1M, 18%). Foster & Wood has custody of $2.63M for 3 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $79.5M43%
- Broadridge Business Process OutsourcingBroadridge Business Process Outsourcing, LLC · Edgewood, NY · $34.1M18%
- EmpowerEmpower Financial Services, Inc. · Greenwood Village, CO · $48.4M26%
- Adp Broker-DealerAdp Broker-Dealer, Inc. · Roseland, NJ · $23.4M13%
At year end, Foster & Wood’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (98%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks98%
- Cash2%
How many clients does Foster & Wood have?
Foster & Wood has 108 clients and manages $219 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 47 individual clients, 40 pension and profit-sharing plans, and 21 high-net-worth individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 20 March 2026
What services does Foster & Wood offer?
Foster & Wood provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and pension consulting.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Which custodians does Foster & Wood use?
Foster & Wood’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $79.5M, Empower Financial Services, Inc. (Greenwood Village, CO), with $48.4M, Broadridge Business Process Outsourcing, LLC (Edgewood, NY), with $34.1M and Adp Broker-Dealer, Inc. (Roseland, NJ), with $23.4M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 20 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Foster & Wood have?
Foster & Wood has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 3 employees, and 3 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 Foster & Wood invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Foster & Wood’s separately managed accounts held 98% non-exchange-traded equities and 2% 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 Foster & Wood?
Foster & Wood’s direct owners are David Foster (75% or more) and Timothy Wood (5% to 10%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 20 March 2026
How does Foster & Wood get paid?
Foster & Wood is paid through a percentage of assets under management and fixed fees. 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 Foster & Wood?
Foster & Wood’s main office is at 5 Centerpointe Drive, Suite 400, Lake Oswego, OR 97035. Its phone number is 503-785-9844. Its website is fosterandwood.com.