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Westward Partners LLC

SEC Registered

PARTNERS OF LOWER MIDDLE MARKET COMPANIES IN THE NORTHWEST

Seattle, WAhttps://westwardpartnersllc.com206-669-4007
Assets Under Management
$100M–$500M
Year Founded
2011
Employees
5
Office Locations
1 office
Total Accounts
9

About the firm

Westward Partners is a private investment firm that has been investing in privately held businesses located throughout the Northwest for nearly 15 years. The firm partners with businesses with revenues between $20 and $500 million and experienced management teams to build long-term value. It was founded by two entrepreneurs and has managed more than $250 million over the life of the firm.

Firm Focus

Client segments reported on the firm's SEC Form ADV — applies to all advisors at the firm.

Pooled Vehicles

Areas of expertise

Lower Middle MarketPrivate EquityNorthwestBusiness ServicesConsumerManufacturingRetailLong-term Value CreationPortfolio Management

Services

Private equity investing and partnership with lower middle market companies, working with existing management to grow portfolio companies and create long-term value across industries including Business Services, Consumer, Manufacturing, and Retail.

Private funds / alternatives
Private Equity

Who they serve

Privately held businesses located throughout the Northwest with revenues between $20 and $500 million and experienced management teams, particularly in high cost of entry industries with sustainable cash flow and opportunities for significant growth.

Client segmentClientsAssets managed
Pension/Profit Sharing Plans9$374M

Leadership

Erik Stanley Tolzmann
MANAGING MEMBER; CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Robert Andrew Baldridge
MANAGING MEMBER
Brian Gregory Erke
PARTNER

Office locations

1 office in 1 state
WA
SeattleHQ

Advisors at this firm

3 advisors in the directory

Regulatory & compliance

CRD number
#300994
SEC Number
801-128729
Disciplinary History
No
Fee Model & Minimums
Model: AUM / Performance-based / Other

Data as of March 31, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

Contact Information

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