Awards & Recognition

Over the years Petersen Hastings has been recognized as one of the nations top Advisors by publications including Medical Economics, Wealth Manager, Washington CEO, and Financial Advisor. Of the few firms recognized as leaders in Washington State, we are the only advisor recognized in Eastern Washington.

In addition to recognition as Eastern Washington’s premiere wealth management company by outside publications, Petersen Hastings has been a final nominee for the Mid-Columbia Small Business of the Year. Our affiliation with other premiere wealth managers in the US and Australia includes membership in the Zero Alpha Group (ZAG).

In late 2007 we engaged the firm of Roland Criss, the leading provider of fiduciary protection, to conduct an onsite evaluation of Petersen Hastings’ investment processes. As a result, we became one of the first Wealth Management organizations in the United States to earn the Center for Fiduciary Excellence certification.

Most recent recognitions and certifications:
Medical Economics
Petersen Hastings was named to the Medical Economics list of “The 150 Best financial Advisors for Doctors” in November 2008 along with all eight domestic ZAG firms.
Wealth Manager Magazine
Wealth Manager Magazine reports annually an exclusive listing of the nation’s leading independent financial advisory firms ranked by average client relationship size. Petersen Hastings was listed in the Top Wealth Managers in the United States for the fourth consecutive year
Financial Advisor Magazine
Petersen Hastings was included for the third year as one of the top Registered Investment Advisors (RIA) in the country. To be included in the rankings firms must have at least $50 million in assets under management, be independently owned and must be registered investment advisors providing financial planning and related services to individual clients.
Center For Fiduciary Excellence (CEFEX)
Independent recognition of a fiduciary’s conformity to all Fiduciary Practices and ability to meet investor’s expectations for ERISA Defined Benefits and Deferred Compensation Plans, Personal Trusts, High Net worth Individuals, Foundations, Endowments and Corporately Owned Investment Accounts.