Helmsman Financial Group, LLC
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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
Expertise
Fee options
Fixed fees typically range from $800 to $1,500 per contract for Portfolio Analysis and Development
$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)
$200 per hour, negotiable depending on time and expertise required
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
17330 135th Ave NE, Suite 2 A
Woodinville WA 98072
Advisors at this office
3
Most active in
Washington
Also doing business as
Helmsman Financial Group, LLC · Mrw Financial Services LLC
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Business activities & affiliations
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Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
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Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
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Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
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Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
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Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
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Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
Advisors at this firm
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.
Brandon S
Series 65
Woodinville, WA
Helmsman Financial Group, LLC
Brandon Springer is a financial advisor with Helmsman Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Helmsman Financial Group since 2012. Helmsman Financial Group provides portfolio management and financial planning services primarily for individual clients, as well as trusts, estates, and other entities. The firm emphasizes an asset-allocation approach with a value-oriented, longer-term focus on current income, utilizing a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary investment management programs.
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.
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