Petersen Hastings Wealth Advisors Welcomes Sarah Read as an Associate Wealth Advisor

Sarah Read welcome announcements

Petersen Hastings Wealth Advisors is pleased to announce the addition of Sarah Read as an Associate Wealth Advisor. With more than a decade of experience building meaningful relationships through philanthropy, Sarah brings a passion for helping others achieve financial clarity and confidence. Drawn to Petersen Hastings for its strong reputation for integrity, client-centered service, and collaborative culture, Sarah is eager to continue making a positive impact, this time by guiding individuals and families toward their financial goals.

“We are thrilled to welcome Sarah to the Petersen Hastings team,” said Matt Neff, Director of Advisor Services. “Her background in philanthropy and community engagement, combined with her dedication to building authentic relationships, aligns perfectly with our mission to serve clients with care and integrity.”

Sarah holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from Concordia University and a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from Washington State University, where she was also a Varsity Coxswain for the Women’s Rowing Team. Her professional experience spans philanthropy, communications, IT support, and project management. Most recently, she served as a Philanthropy Officer at The Foundations at Kadlec, advancing community engagement and donor stewardship. Prior to that, Sarah spent eight years as Communication & Development Director at Court Advocates for Children, where she oversaw fundraising, marketing, HR, and technology operations.

Outside of work, Sarah enjoys reading, soaking up the sunshine, and spending time near the water. She lives with her husband and their two daughters, Emma and Grace, along with their energetic English Springer Spaniel. As a family, they love mushroom hunting, bird hunting, and camping, embracing the outdoors and the adventures it brings.

About Petersen Hastings Wealth Advisors

Petersen Hastings is a fee-only, Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firm headquartered in Kennewick, WA serving clients throughout Eastern Washington and beyond. The firm manages over $1.5B in client assets. The deeply staffed team of 30+ team members, provides financially established individuals with clear and personalized visions of their unique financial futures. The result is a more meaningful wealth management experience because of the connections between the firm, advisor, and client.  

We do this by utilizing our proprietary client discovery process to dig deeper into each individual situation, always acting only in the best interests of our clients, and by building a team of great advisors through a culture of shared success.

To learn more or to book a complimentary exploration session with Petersen Hastings Wealth Advisors, visit www.PetersenHastings.com. For media inquiries, contact Brandan Eckhardt, Marketing Manager, at brandane@petersenhastings.com