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Client assets under management

$187,200,348

Clients

98

53% high-net worth

Advisors

3

of 3 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

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Clients per advisor

33

Low

Average account size

$1,910,208

About

Helmsman Financial Group, LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual clients and also serves trusts, estates, and other non‑individual entities. The firm offers portfolio analysis and four levels of portfolio investment management—two discretionary programs and two non‑discretionary programs—using mutual funds, ETFs, individual stocks and bonds.

Helmsman’s investment approach is asset‑allocation driven with a value‑oriented, longer‑term emphasis on current income; investment selection relies on fundamental research, third‑party research, and proprietary tools. Client involvement varies by program: the Financial Stewardship and Fund Investment programs are managed on a discretionary basis, while the Portfolio Administrator and Investment Assistance programs require client approval before trades.

Notable features in the brochure include an AUM mix that is primarily non‑discretionary (approximately $118.3 million non‑discretionary vs. $68.9 million discretionary of $187.2 million total), and an affiliation with a public accounting firm through a part‑owner, which the firm discloses as a potential referral conflict. The firm also retains limited discretionary authority in specific circumstances (for example, to sell securities to cover billed fees when a client’s cash balance is insufficient), and it operates multiple offices while managing a modest client base.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees typically range from $800 to $1,500 per contract for Portfolio Analysis and Development

Percentage

$0 - $150,000: 0.50% annually (Investment Assistance Program; fee higher due to $750 minimum) $0 - $200,000: 0.50% annually (Fund Investment Program; fee higher due to $1,000 minimum) $0 - $200,000: 0.75% annually (Portfolio Administrator Service; fee higher due to $1,500 minimum) $0 - $500,000: 1.10% annually (Financial Stewardship Program) $500,001 - $2,500,000: 0.75% annually (Financial Stewardship Program) $2,500,001 - $5,000,000: 0.65% annually (Financial Stewardship Program) $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.55% annually (Financial Stewardship Program) $10,000,001 - $15,000,000: 0.50% annually (Financial Stewardship Program) $15,000,001+: 0.35% annually on assets over $15,000,000 (Financial Stewardship Program)

Project-based

$200 per hour, negotiable depending on time and expertise required

Other

Account minimum: $136,363 Minimum fee: $750 annually for Investment Assistance Program, $1,000 annually for Fund Investment Program, $1,500 annually for Portfolio Administrator Service, $1,500 annually for Financial Stewardship Program Fee-only: Hourly fees at $200 per hour (negotiable); Fixed fees ranging from $800 to $1,500 per contract for Portfolio Analysis and Development

Main office location

Helmsman Financial Group, LLC

17330 135 Th Ave Ne, Suite 2 A

Woodinville WA 98072, United States

Number of offices

4

Most active in

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Washington

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Forms ADV

Form ADV Part 2: Client Brochure Form ADV Part 3: Client Relationship

Quick links

Website 425-485-0381

Advisors at this firm

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Shelby M

Series 66

Woodinville, WA

Helmsman Financial Group, LLC

Shelby Miller is a financial advisor at Helmsman Financial Group, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Helmsman Financial Group since 2004. Helmsman Financial Group primarily serves individual clients as well as trusts, estates, and other non-individual entities, offering portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm employs a value-oriented, longer-term investment approach focused on current income, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and individual stocks and bonds.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management
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Brandon S

Series 65

Woodinville, WA

Helmsman Financial Group, LLC

Brandon Springer is a financial advisor at Helmsman Financial Group, LLC in Woodinville, WA, holding a Series 65 credential with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Helmsman Financial Group since 2012. Helmsman Financial Group primarily serves individual clients, as well as trusts, estates, and other non-individual entities, providing portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm follows a value-oriented, long-term investment approach with an emphasis on current income, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and individual stocks and bonds.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management
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Douglas S

Series 63, Series 65

Woodinville, WA

Helmsman Financial Group, LLC

Douglas Springer is a financial advisor with Helmsman Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Partners Investment Network, Inc. and MRW Financial Services since the late 1990s. Outside of advising, he is a member of an LLC that owns a commercial building. Helmsman Financial Group primarily serves individual clients as well as trusts, estates, and other entities, offering portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm employs a value-oriented, longer-term investment strategy focused on current income, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases through multiple portfolio programs.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management
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