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Private Wealth Asset Management

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Client assets under management

$2,523,259,243

Clients

559

73% high-net-worth

Advisors

22

of 32 employees

Firm type

Team

5-30 advisors or >$500M in AUM

Clients per advisor

25

Very Low

Average account size

$4,513,881

About

Private Wealth Asset Management serves individuals (including high net worth clients), family offices, trusts, estates, philanthropic and other nonprofit organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers investment advisory services (discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management and wealth management), plus non‑investment services such as business transition planning, oil & gas holdings management, and real estate asset management through third‑party partnerships.

The firm’s investment process combines quantitative, fundamental, technical and economic analysis and emphasizes strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments when the Investment Committee identifies market dislocations. Private Wealth typically manages accounts on a discretionary basis, may allocate client assets to sub‑advisers or third‑party managers, and provides access to private placements and alternative investments as part of its investment solutions.

Compared with many peers, Private Wealth discloses a broader set of client offerings and business relationships: it reports over $2.5 billion in AUM, a multi‑office footprint (seven offices), and structures that include private placements and allocation to sub‑advisers or pooled vehicles. The brochure also discloses that some representatives are registered representatives of an unaffiliated broker‑dealer and that the firm and certain supervised persons are licensed insurance agents, with related disclosures about potential conflicts of interest and referral/marketing arrangements.

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Expertise

Wealth management Real estate investing

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Fee options

Fixed

Wealth Management Services charged as negotiated flat fee, typically contracted over 12 months.

Percentage

$0 - $2,000,000: 1.20% $2,000,000 - $5,000,000: 0.75% $5,000,000 - $10,000,000: 0.60% $10,000,000 - $20,000,000: 0.50% $20,000,000+: 0.40%

Commissions

Insurance commissions paid by insurance companies for products sold; Registered representatives receive commissions from sale of securities including trail fees.

Main office location

Private Wealth Asset Management

1100 Capitol Avenue, Suite 200

Omaha NE 68102, United States

Number of offices

7

Most active in

Arizona · California · Colorado · Florida · Illinois · Iowa · Louisiana · Maryland · Michigan · Minnesota · Missouri · Nebraska · New Hampshire · New Mexico · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas · Wyoming

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Russell S

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

San Antonio, TX

Private Wealth Asset Management

Russell Samples is a financial advisor at Private Wealth Asset Management with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank from 2013 to 2021. Samples is also a licensed insurance agent, engaged in the sale of accident, health, life, and HMO insurance. Private Wealth Asset Management serves individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, philanthropic organizations, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.85 billion in discretionary assets and employs a multi-advisor team approach focused on strategic asset allocation, complemented by tactical adjustments based on market conditions.

Wealth management Real estate investing
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David A

Series 65, Series 66

West Des Moines, IA

Private Wealth Asset Management

David Arens is a financial advisor with Private Wealth Asset Management, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes ten years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and 17 years at Wells Fargo Bank NA. Outside of finance, he serves on multiple early childhood education boards in Iowa, including the State Board for Early Childhood and Polk County Early Childhood Iowa, and is an appointee to the Governor's Early Childhood Taskforce. Private Wealth Asset Management serves individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, nonprofits, business entities, and retirement plans, managing approximately $1.85 billion in discretionary assets through a multi-advisor team. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation complemented by tactical adjustments and employs a blend of quantitative, fundamental, and economic analyses along with a core/satellite investment approach.

Wealth management Real estate investing
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David H

CFA®, Series 66

San Antonio, TX

Private Wealth Asset Management

David Hillner is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Private Wealth Asset Management in San Antonio, TX, where he has worked since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, Wells Fargo Bank, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Aspect Wealth Management. Private Wealth Asset Management serves individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, nonprofits, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.85 billion in discretionary assets across a multi-advisor team, focusing on strategic asset allocation supported by quantitative, fundamental, technical, cyclical, and economic analysis.

Wealth management Real estate investing
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Michael L

Series 66

West Des Moines, IA

Private Wealth Asset Management

Michael Leabo is a financial advisor at Private Wealth Asset Management with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Private Wealth Asset Management provides advisory services to individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, philanthropic organizations, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.85 billion in discretionary assets across a multi-advisor team, focusing on strategic asset allocation supported by quantitative, fundamental, technical, cyclical, and economic analysis.

Wealth management Real estate investing
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Brett H

CFA®, Series 66

West Des Moines, IA

Private Wealth Asset Management

Brett Halley is a CFA® charterholder and holds the Series 66 designation, with four years of industry experience. He has been with Private Wealth Asset Management since 2021 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Investments for 19 years. Private Wealth Asset Management serves individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, nonprofits, business entities, and retirement plans, managing approximately $1.85 billion in discretionary assets. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation supported by quantitative and fundamental analysis and offers a range of investment and wealth management services, including specialized offerings such as oil and gas holdings management and business transition planning.

Wealth management Real estate investing
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David T

Series 65

San Antonio, TX

Private Wealth Asset Management

David Tawil is a financial advisor at Private Wealth Asset Management with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA for 21 years. Private Wealth Asset Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, trusts, and nonprofit organizations, managing approximately $1.85 billion in discretionary assets. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach supported by quantitative and fundamental analysis, and offers specialized services such as oil and gas holdings management and business transition planning.

Wealth management Real estate investing
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Deanna C

Series 63, Series 66

Omaha, NE

Private Wealth Asset Management

Deanna Connell is a financial advisor at Private Wealth Asset Management in Omaha, NE, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 31 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. Private Wealth Asset Management serves individuals, family offices, trusts, philanthropic organizations, business entities, and retirement plans, managing approximately $1.85 billion in discretionary assets. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation supported by a multi-advisor team and employs a variety of analytical approaches alongside specialized services such as oil and gas holdings management and business transition planning.

Wealth management Real estate investing
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Tyler S

CFA®, Series 63, Series 66

Omaha, NE

Private Wealth Asset Management

Tyler Schlumpf is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. He currently works at Private Wealth Asset Management and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, Wells Fargo Bank, and Carson Group Investing. Private Wealth Asset Management serves individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, philanthropic organizations, business entities, and retirement plans, managing approximately $1.85 billion in discretionary assets. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation supported by quantitative, fundamental, and technical analysis, offering a range of investment and wealth management services alongside specialized solutions such as oil and gas holdings management and business transition planning.

Wealth management Real estate investing
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Michelle A

Series 65

Midland, TX

Private Wealth Asset Management

Michelle Acton is a financial advisor at Private Wealth Asset Management with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA for 36 years. Private Wealth Asset Management serves individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, philanthropic organizations, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.85 billion in discretionary assets using a strategic asset allocation approach supported by quantitative, fundamental, and technical analysis, and offers specialized services including oil and gas holdings management, real estate asset management, and business transition planning.

Wealth management Real estate investing
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Heather V

Series 66

Cedar Rapids, IA

Private Wealth Asset Management

Heather Vestweber is a financial advisor at Private Wealth Asset Management with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. In addition to her advisory role, she is a licensed insurance agent involved in the sales of accident, health, and life insurance. Private Wealth Asset Management serves individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, philanthropic organizations, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.85 billion in discretionary assets, focusing on strategic asset allocation supported by quantitative, fundamental, and technical analysis within a multi-advisor team structure.

Wealth management Real estate investing
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Jeffrey S

Series 65

St. Louis, MO

Private Wealth Asset Management

Jeffrey Steiner is a financial advisor at Private Wealth Asset Management in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at US Bank for eleven years before joining his current firm. Private Wealth Asset Management serves individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, philanthropic organizations, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.85 billion in discretionary assets, focusing on strategic asset allocation combined with tactical adjustments, and offers a range of investment and wealth management services alongside specialized offerings such as oil and gas royalty management and business transition planning.

Wealth management Real estate investing
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Bryan J

CFA®, Series 66

Midland, TX

Private Wealth Asset Management

Bryan Jarman is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Private Wealth Asset Management since 2022. His prior experience includes nine years at Wells Fargo Bank and one year at Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in an oil and gas mineral interests investment group and operates a short-term rental property. Private Wealth Asset Management provides advisory services to individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, and nonprofit organizations, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management. The firm manages approximately $1.85 billion in assets and employs a strategic asset allocation approach supplemented by tactical adjustments, combining quantitative, fundamental, and technical analyses.

Wealth management Real estate investing
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David H

Series 66

Omaha, NE

Private Wealth Asset Management

David Holtorf is a financial advisor at Private Wealth Asset Management with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Holtorf is also a licensed insurance agent, selling sickness, accident, health insurance, life, and annuities. Private Wealth Asset Management serves individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, philanthropic organizations, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.85 billion in discretionary assets using a multi-advisor team approach, emphasizing strategic asset allocation supported by quantitative, fundamental, and technical analysis.

Wealth management Real estate investing
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Gayle F

Series 65

Midland, TX

Private Wealth Asset Management

Gayle Fincher is a financial advisor at Private Wealth Asset Management with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Private Wealth Asset Management in 2022, Fincher worked for Wells Fargo Bank, NA for 31 years. Private Wealth Asset Management provides advisory services to individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, philanthropic and non-profit organizations, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.85 billion in discretionary assets, emphasizing strategic asset allocation supported by quantitative, fundamental, and technical analysis, alongside offering specialized services such as oil and gas holdings management and business transition planning.

Wealth management Real estate investing
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Hayden P

Series 65

Cedar Rapids, IA

Private Wealth Asset Management

Hayden Passmore is a financial advisor at Private Wealth Asset Management in Cedar Rapids, IA, holding a Series 65 designation with approximately five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BMO and Farmer State Bank. Private Wealth Asset Management serves individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, and business entities by providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, wealth management, and third-party advisor selection. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory combined with tactical adjustments, and offers specialized services through partner relationships including oil and gas holdings and real estate asset management.

Wealth management Real estate investing
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