# Hesen & Haslam

> Hesen & Haslam is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Woodland Hills, CA, registered since 2017, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 3, 2026.

- CRD: 286235
- Filed as: HESEN & HASLAM
- Legal name: Hesen & Haslam, LLC
- Also doing business as: HESEN & HASLAM, RETIREMENT INCOME SPECIALISTS
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Woodland Hills, CA
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: March 3, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/286235
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/hesen-and-haslam-woodland-hills-ca-286235

## Quick answers

**How is Hesen & Haslam compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Hesen & Haslam reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees).

**How much does Hesen & Haslam charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 3, 2026 states: Flat fee: $10,000 (financial planning and consulting services). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is Hesen & Haslam located?**
Hesen & Haslam's principal office is in Woodland Hills, CA, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Hesen & Haslam registered with the SEC or a state?**
Hesen & Haslam is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2017. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 286235.

**How much does Hesen & Haslam manage?**
Hesen & Haslam reports $283,659,028 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 3, 2026 (87% discretionary).

**How have Hesen & Haslam's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Hesen & Haslam: Regulatory assets under management: $212,458,579 in the October 2021 data and $283,659,028 in the October 2026 data, up 34%. Total employees: 5 in October 2021 and 5 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Hesen & Haslam serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (196); high net worth individuals (65); pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) (8).

**Which custodians does Hesen & Haslam use?**
Hesen & Haslam's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists LPL Financial LLC as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does Hesen & Haslam report any disciplinary disclosures?**
Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11. The detail of any item is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/286235

**What changed in Hesen & Haslam's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the April 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $249,975,031 to $283,659,028 (+13%).

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management
- Hourly charges
- Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 3, 2026)

- Flat fee: $10,000 (financial planning and consulting services)

> Flat fees will not exceed $10,000. Our firm requires a retainer of 50% of the ultimate financial planning or consulting fee at the time of signing.

As stated in the firm's brochure. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable.

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- LPL Financial LLC

Custodians holding 10% or more of the firm's separately managed account assets, as filed on Form ADV (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)). A custodian holds client assets; it does not endorse or supervise the firm. AdvisorCensus has no relationship with any custodian.

### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F)
- Total: $283,659,028
- Discretionary: $246,994,596
- Non-discretionary: $36,664,432

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 196 | $90,488,799 |
| High net worth individuals | 65 | $156,505,797 |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | 8 | $36,664,432 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Portfolio management for businesses (other than small businesses) or institutional clients
- Pension consulting services
- Selection of other advisers (including private fund managers)

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2017 (9 years)
- Employees: 5 total, 3 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: Yes
- States registered or notice-filed: AZ, CA, ID, LA, NV, OR, TX, UT
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- hesen-haslam.com
- hhretirement.com
- Facebook @HHRETIREMENT
- LinkedIn @HESEN-&-HASLAM-THE-RETIREMENT-INCOME-SPECIALISTS
- LinkedIn @mitchell-h-hesen
- LinkedIn @ryanhaslam
- X @HHRETIREMENT
- YouTube @UC2XOlKhbTszdDfFGo7j0Rww

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $212,458,579 | 5 | March 16, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $229,468,829 | 5 | February 10, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $176,947,362 | 5 | August 10, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $193,893,510 | 5 | June 20, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $249,975,031 | 5 | July 14, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $283,659,028 | 5 | March 3, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $212,458,579 in the October 2021 data and $283,659,028 in the October 2026 data, up 34%.
Total employees: 5 in October 2021 and 5 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### April 2026
- Regulatory assets under management went from $249,975,031 to $283,659,028 (+13%).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Hesen & Haslam (CRD 286235): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.