Preston Advisory Services provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses and selecting other managers.
Preston Advisory Services reports 2,528 clients. They include 2,509 individual clients, 17 high-net-worth individuals and 1 pension or profit-sharing plan. Of its assets, 100.0% ($198M across 2,526 accounts) are managed with discretion.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 99% | 88% |
| High-net-worth individuals | <1% | 12% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | <1% | <1% |
| Charitable organizations | <1% | <1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 2,509 | $173M | 87.7% | $69.1K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 17 | $23.1M | 11.7% | $1.36M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | $1.15M | 0.6% | $1.15M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $105K | 0.1% | $105K |
| Total | 2,528 | $198M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 2,509
- Regulatory AUM
- $173M
- AUM share
- 87.7%
- Avg. per client
- $69.1K
- Clients
- 17
- Regulatory AUM
- $23.1M
- AUM share
- 11.7%
- Avg. per client
- $1.36M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.15M
- AUM share
- 0.6%
- Avg. per client
- $1.15M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $105K
- AUM share
- 0.1%
- Avg. per client
- $105K
Total
- Clients
- 2,528
- Regulatory AUM
- $198M
- 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
Preston Advisory Services charges 0.50% a year for its Portfolio Management Services. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.
Fee details and sources
Scott Preston owns 75% or more of Preston Advisory Services. The leadership team of Preston Advisory Services includes Chief Compliance Officer Scott Preston. It has 5 employees, 4 of them in advisory roles.
Staff
- 5 employees
- 4 in advisory functions
- 4 state-registered reps
- 4 insurance agents
- Owns 75% or more of Preston Advisory Services LLC
Scott Preston
Control person · since August 2017
Preston Advisory Services’ regulatory assets grew from $146M (May 2025) to $198M (May 2026); clients rose from 1,278 to 2,528 and employees from 4 to 5.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026May 2026 | $198M | 2,528 | 5 | 1 |
| May 2025May 2025 | $146M | 1,278 | 4 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Preston Advisory Services has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.
Arizona · 1 listed address
- 4345 Stockton Hill RD, KingmanHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Preston Advisory Services LLC
- Headquarters
- 4345 Stockton Hill RD, Kingman, AZ 86409
- Website
- prestoninvestments.com
- Phone
- 928-757-1600
- SEC file
- 801-132449
- Structure
- Arizona LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Preston Advisory Services’ named custodians for separately managed accounts are Charles Schwab ($167M, 85%) and Capital Client Group ($30.3M, 15%). Preston Advisory Services does not have custody of client assets.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $167M85%
- Capital Client GroupCapital Client Group, Inc. · Los Angeles, VA · $30.3M15%
At year end, Preston Advisory Services’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (70%) and stocks (17%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks17%
- Funds70%
- Bonds10%
- U.S. government and agency bonds8%
- Investment grade corporate bonds1%
- High-yield corporate bonds1%
- Cash4%
How many clients does Preston Advisory Services have?
Preston Advisory Services has 2,528 clients and manages $198 million for them, as of May 2026. They include 2,509 individual clients, 17 high-net-worth individuals and 1 pension or profit-sharing plan.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 25 May 2026
What services does Preston Advisory Services offer?
Preston Advisory Services provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses and selecting other managers.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Preston Advisory Services charge?
Preston Advisory Services charges 0.50% a year for its Portfolio Management Services. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.
Source: PRESTON ADVISORY SERVICES LLC PART 2 DISCLOSURE BROCHURE, filed 25 May 2026
Which custodians does Preston Advisory Services use?
Preston Advisory Services’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $167M and Capital Client Group, Inc. (Los Angeles, VA), with $30.3M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 25 May 2026
How many financial advisors does Preston Advisory Services have?
Preston Advisory Services has 4 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 5 employees, and 4 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 4 employees are 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 Preston Advisory Services invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Preston Advisory Services’ separately managed accounts held 70% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 17% exchange-traded equities, 8% U.S. government and agency bonds, 4% cash and equivalents, 1% investment grade corporate bonds and 1% high-yield 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 Preston Advisory Services?
Preston Advisory Services’ direct owner is Scott Preston (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 25 May 2026
How does Preston Advisory Services get paid?
Preston Advisory Services 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 Preston Advisory Services?
Preston Advisory Services’ main office is at 4345 Stockton Hill RD, Kingman, AZ 86409. Its phone number is 928-757-1600. Its website is prestoninvestments.com.