# Michael Thayer

> Michael Thayer is a fee-only financial advisor at Private Asset Management in Kirkland, Washington. Michael focuses on founders (pre-exit), estate & legacy planning and real estate investors. Private Asset Management reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its Form ADV.

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Built from SEC adviser records and the firm's website; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** Private Asset Management
- **Based in:** Kirkland, Washington
- **Fee model (firm's Form ADV):** Percentage of assets; Hourly; Fixed fees
- **Assets under management (firm):** $109.5M across 177 accounts
- **Specialties:** Founders (pre-exit), Estate & legacy planning, Real estate investors, Family wealth transfer, Cross-border (US / Canada), Equity compensation
- **Works with:** Founders, Tech employees, Multi-generational families, Ultra high net worth
- **CRD:** 1203266 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/1203266)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in WA
- **Exams passed:** Series 63 (1983), Series 65 (1996)
- **Firm size:** 4 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** http://www.privateasset.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Michael Thayer a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Michael holds no broker registration, and Private Asset Management reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

### How does Michael charge for financial advice?

Michael's firm, Private Asset Management, reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its SEC Form ADV.

### Where is Michael Thayer based?

Michael Thayer is based in Kirkland, Washington.

### What does Michael specialize in?

Michael's specialties include founders (pre-exit), estate & legacy planning, real estate investors, family wealth transfer, cross-border (US / Canada) and equity compensation. Michael works with founders, tech employees, multi-generational families and ultra high net worth.

### Is Michael Thayer registered with the SEC?

Yes. Michael Thayer is registered as an investment adviser representative in WA (CRD 1203266), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Private Asset Management manage?

Private Asset Management reports $109.5M across 177 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Michael Thayer?

Through Michael's website, www.privateasset.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/1203266): the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026
- The firm's website (https://www.privateasset.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026

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