Waystone Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and selecting other managers. Financial planning was provided to 251–500 clients last fiscal year.
Waystone Advisors reports 306 clients. They include 258 individual clients, 45 high-net-worth individuals and 3 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 100.0% ($179M across 663 accounts) are managed with discretion.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 84% | 31% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 15% | 69% |
| Charitable organizations | <1% | <1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 258 | $55.7M | 31.1% | $216K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 45 | $123M | 68.7% | $2.74M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $397K | 0.2% | $132K |
| Total | 306 | $179M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 258
- Regulatory AUM
- $55.7M
- AUM share
- 31.1%
- Avg. per client
- $216K
- Clients
- 45
- Regulatory AUM
- $123M
- AUM share
- 68.7%
- Avg. per client
- $2.74M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $397K
- AUM share
- 0.2%
- Avg. per client
- $132K
Total
- Clients
- 306
- Regulatory AUM
- $179M
- 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
Waystone Advisors charges 0.50%–0.99% a year for its Investment Management Services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance or in arrears and is negotiable. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$1M | 0.99% |
| $1M–$4M | 0.85% |
| $4M and above | 0.50% |
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning Services
- Hourly at up to $300 per hour, or a fixed engagement fee based on the expected hours at that rate; fees may be negotiable.
Austin Dean owns 75% or more of Waystone Advisors. The leadership team of Waystone Advisors includes Chief Operating Officer Taylor Parton and Chief Compliance Officer Samantha LeGassick. It has 14 employees, 4 of them in advisory roles.
Staff
- 14 employees
- 4 in advisory functions
- 4 state-registered reps
- 4 insurance agents
- Owns 75% or more of Waystone Advisors LLC
Austin Dean
Control person · since October 2023
Waystone Advisors’ regulatory assets grew 1.6× from $111M (June 2024) to $179M (August 2026); clients rose from 241 to 306 and employees from 9 to 14.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026August 2026 | $179M | 306 | 14 | 5 |
| May 2025May 2025 | $136M | 246 | 14 | 3 |
| Jun 2024June 2024 | $111M | 241 | 9 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Waystone Advisors has 4 offices (4 private residences, listed without an address), with 1 listed address with no US state reported.
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Waystone Advisors LLC
- Headquarters
- Not reported
- Website
- waystoneadvisors.com
- Phone
- 425-484-0045
- @waystoneadvisorsllc
- SEC file
- 801-129211
- Structure
- Washington LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Waystone Advisors’ named custodian for separately managed accounts is Equity Trust ($35.6M). Waystone Advisors does not have custody of client assets.
- Equity TrustEquity Trust Company · Westlake, OH · $35.6M100%
At year end, Waystone Advisors’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (50%) and stocks (27%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks27%
- Funds50%
- Bonds4%
- U.S. government and agency bonds2%
- Investment grade corporate bonds2%
- Cash2%
- Other17%
- Alternative investments - real estate and peer to peer lending17%
How many clients does Waystone Advisors have?
Waystone Advisors has 306 clients and manages $179 million for them, as of August 2026. They include 258 individual clients, 45 high-net-worth individuals and 3 charitable organizations.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 7 August 2026
What services does Waystone Advisors offer?
Waystone Advisors provides financial planning, 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 Waystone Advisors charge?
Waystone Advisors charges 0.50%–0.99% a year for its Investment Management Services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance or in arrears and is negotiable.
Source: WAYSTONE ADVISORS FORM ADV PART 2A, filed 7 August 2026
Which custodians does Waystone Advisors use?
Waystone Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at Equity Trust Company (Westlake, OH), with $35.6M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 7 August 2026
How many financial advisors does Waystone Advisors have?
Waystone Advisors has 4 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 14 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 Waystone Advisors invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Waystone Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 50% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 27% exchange-traded equities, 17% other, 2% U.S. government and agency bonds, 2% investment grade corporate bonds and 2% cash and equivalents. The 17% other category is described as: Alternative Investments - Real Estate and Peer to Peer Lending.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Waystone Advisors?
Waystone Advisors’ direct owner is Austin Dean (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 7 August 2026
How does Waystone Advisors get paid?
Waystone Advisors 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 Waystone Advisors?
Its phone number is 425-484-0045. Its website is waystoneadvisors.com.
