Sittner & Nelson provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, selecting other managers, estate planning, insurance, philanthropic planning, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 1–10 clients last fiscal year.
Sittner & Nelson reports 475 clients. They include 266 individual clients, 189 high-net-worth individuals, and 20 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 99.6% ($1.04B across 1,501 accounts) are managed with discretion; $4.69M across 5 accounts are not. Of its clients, 1% are outside the U.S. It advised 16 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 56% | 13% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 40% | 80% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 4% | 7% |
| Charitable organizations | 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) | 266 | $138M | 13.2% | $520K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 189 | $840M | 80.1% | $4.44M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 20 | $69.1M | 6.6% | $3.45M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $1.75M | 0.2% | — |
| Total | 475 | $1.05B | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 266
- Regulatory AUM
- $138M
- AUM share
- 13.2%
- Avg. per client
- $520K
- Clients
- 189
- Regulatory AUM
- $840M
- AUM share
- 80.1%
- Avg. per client
- $4.44M
- Clients
- 20
- Regulatory AUM
- $69.1M
- AUM share
- 6.6%
- Avg. per client
- $3.45M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.75M
- AUM share
- 0.2%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 475
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.05B
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 1%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 16
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 1–10
Sittner & Nelson charges 0.55%–0.95% a year for its Wealth Management Services. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning and Consulting
- Stand-alone financial planning and consulting is charged hourly at up to $350 per hour.
- Retirement Plan Consulting
- Retirement plan consulting is an asset-based fee of 0.25% to 0.95% a year, or a fixed fee of $15,000 to $30,000 a year.
Todd Nelson owns 50% to 75% of Sittner & Nelson. The leadership team of Sittner & Nelson includes Chief Compliance Officer Kevin Sittner. It has 6 employees, 4 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Kevin SittnerPrincipal and Chief Compliance Officer
- Todd NelsonPrincipal
- Freddie SittnerPrincipal
Investment adviser representatives
4 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Sarah Elizabeth Brooke
- Todd Michael Nelson
- Freddie Lee Sittner
- Kevin Lee Sittner
Staff
- 6 employees
- 4 in advisory functions
- 4 state-registered reps
- 4 insurance agents
- Owns 50% to 75% of Sittner & Nelson, LLC
Todd Nelson
Control person · since December 2009
- Owns 25% to 50% of Sittner & Nelson, LLC
Freddie Sittner
Control person · since December 2009
- Owns 10% to 25% of Sittner & Nelson, LLC
Kevin Sittner
Control person · since January 2019
Sittner & Nelson’s regulatory assets grew 1.8× from $589M (January 2021) to $1.05B (March 2026); clients rose from 422 to 475 and employees were 6 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $1.05B | 475 | 6 | 1 |
| March 2025 | $900M | 469 | 6 | 1 |
| March 2024 | $805M | 465 | 6 | 1 |
| March 2023 | $676M | 443 | 6 | 1 |
| April 2022 | $768M | 421 | 6 | 1 |
| January 2021 | $589M | 422 | 6 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Sittner & Nelson has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Oregon.
Oregon · 1 listed address
- 497 Oakway Road, Suite 300, EugeneHQ
Other business names
Sittner & Nelson has reported 1 other business name to the SEC.
- Sittner & Nelson
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Sittner & Nelson, LLC
- Headquarters
- 497 Oakway Road, Suite 300, Eugene, OR 97401
- Website
- sittnerandnelson.com
- Phone
- 541-636-4001
- @sittner-nelson
- SEC file
- 801-119243
- Founded
- 2009
- Structure
- Oregon LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Sittner & Nelson uses Charles Schwab ($983M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Sittner & Nelson has custody of $299M in client assets for 191 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $983M100%
At year end, Sittner & Nelson’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (73%) and stocks (23%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $318M across 614 positions; the largest are Apple Inc. (14.0%), T Rowe Price Exchange-traded (3.7%) and Nvidia Corporation (3.3%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks23%
- Funds73%
- Bonds1%
- Cash3%
Reported 13F holdings
- $318M
- Reported 13F value
- 614
- Positions
- 37.5%
- In the 10 largest
- +16.2%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Apple Inc.14.0%
- T Rowe Price Exchange-traded · Small Mid Cap3.7%
- Nvidia Corporation3.3%
- Capital Group Dividend Value · Shs Creat Unit3.2%
- Pimco ETF TR · Enhan Shrt MA AC2.6%
- Alphabet Inc. · Cap Stk CL C2.5%
- Microsoft Corp.2.4%
- Alphabet Inc. · Cap Stk CL A2.2%
- Capital Group Core Equity ET · Shs Creat Unit1.8%
- Costco Wholesale Corporation1.7%
Together, the ten largest are 37.5% of reported value.
How many clients does Sittner & Nelson have?
Sittner & Nelson has 475 clients and manages $1.05 billion for them, as of March 2026. They include 266 individual clients, 189 high-net-worth individuals, and 20 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 31 March 2026
What services does Sittner & Nelson offer?
Sittner & Nelson provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, selecting other managers, estate planning, 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
How much does Sittner & Nelson charge?
Sittner & Nelson charges 0.55%–0.95% a year for its Wealth Management Services. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Which custodians does Sittner & Nelson use?
Sittner & Nelson’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $983M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 31 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Sittner & Nelson have?
Sittner & Nelson has 4 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 6 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 Sittner & Nelson invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Sittner & Nelson’s separately managed accounts held 73% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 23% exchange-traded equities, 3% cash and equivalents and 1% state and local bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Sittner & Nelson?
Sittner & Nelson’s direct owners are Kevin Sittner (10% to 25%), Todd Nelson (50% to 75%) and Freddie Sittner (25% to 50%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 31 March 2026
How does Sittner & Nelson get paid?
Sittner & Nelson is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges 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 Sittner & Nelson?
Sittner & Nelson’s main office is at 497 Oakway Road, Suite 300, Eugene, OR 97401. Its phone number is 541-636-4001. Its website is sittnerandnelson.com.