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Petersen and Hicks

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Client assets under management

$0

Clients

66

0% high-net worth

Advisors

2

of 2 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

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Clients per advisor

33

Low

Average account size

$0

About

Petersen and Hicks serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, offering comprehensive financial planning, investment portfolio advisory, and on-request consulting. The firm also refers clients to third‑party investment managers for ongoing asset management and assists with non‑discretionary trade execution when requested.

The firm describes its role as a fiduciary and tailors advice to each client’s objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizon using fundamental analysis and periodic reviews; it conducts due diligence and ongoing monitoring of third‑party managers when they are used. Notably, Petersen and Hicks charges flat or hourly advisory fees rather than a percentage‑of‑assets model and does not provide continuous supervisory investment management or report regulatory assets under management.

Distinctive features disclosed in the brochure include principals who are enrolled agents providing tax preparation and a partner who is a licensed insurance agent, both offered under separate engagement agreements, and the firm’s occasional practice of crossing bonds between consenting clients to reduce transaction costs. The firm participates in a major custody program and discloses referral arrangements with third‑party managers, with referral fees credited against client fees to address the resulting conflict of interest.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Equity compensation tax strategy General tax planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Cash flow / budgeting

Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees up to $20,000 for Comprehensive Financial Advisory Service; flat fees up to $10,000 for Investment Portfolio Advisory Service; flat fees up to $5,000 for On Request Financial Consulting and Planning

Project-based

Hourly fees up to $500/hour for On Request Financial Consulting and Planning Services

Other

Account minimum: $250,000 Minimum fee: Minimum Financial Consulting fee of $500; Written financial plans generally assessed a minimum fee of $2,500 Fee-only: Flat fees for advisory services; flat fee for Comprehensive Financial Advisory Service up to $20,000; flat fee for Investment Portfolio Advisory Service up to $10,000; hourly fees up to $500/hour for On Request Financial Consulting and Planning; flat fee up to $5,000 for On Request Financial Consulting and Planning

Main office location

Petersen and Hicks

1901 S. Bascom Ave, #1400

Campbell CA 95008, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

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California

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Forms ADV

Form ADV Part 2: Client Brochure

Quick links

408-369-7390

Advisors at this firm

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David H

CFP®

Campbell, CA

Petersen and Hicks

David Hicks is a CFP® professional with six years at Petersen and Hicks and three years of industry experience overall. Prior to joining Petersen and Hicks, he worked at Peak Tax and Finance and spent nine years with the Department of Veterans Affairs at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. He is involved in non-CPA tax preparation and planning through Petersen and Hicks. Petersen and Hicks serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, providing comprehensive financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services. The firm acts as a fiduciary, tailoring advice to client objectives and risk tolerance, and refers clients to third-party managers while conducting ongoing due diligence.

Equity compensation tax strategy General tax planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Cash flow / budgeting
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Ronald P

Series 63

Campbell, CA

Petersen and Hicks

Ronald Petersen is a financial advisor at Petersen and Hicks in Campbell, CA, with 38 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at First Allied Securities, Inc. and Petersen & Associates. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in non-CPA accounting and tax preparation and is a licensed insurance agent. Petersen and Hicks serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services. The firm acts as a fiduciary, tailoring advice to client objectives and risk tolerance, and utilizes third-party managers for asset management while charging flat or hourly fees.

Equity compensation tax strategy General tax planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Cash flow / budgeting
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