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Daniel Tobias

Founder, Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer at Passport Wealth Management in Cornelius, NC

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Daniel Tobias is Founder, Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer of Passport Wealth Management LLC, an investment adviser managing $115M, and works from its Cornelius, NC office. Daniel Tobias has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Passport Wealth Management since 11 July 2018 and has 11 years in the industry across 3 firms.

11
Years in industry
8
Years at firm
3
Adviser firms
2
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Daniel Tobias has been Founder, Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer of Passport Wealth Management since June 2018, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Daniel Tobias holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from The George Washington University and a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs from The George Washington University.

Passport Wealth Management LLC is a Cornelius, NC firm with $115M under management, 77 clients and 2 advisers in one office, as of its September 2026 filing.

Daniel Tobias worked at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and then as a management consultant with IBM before moving into financial planning. He joined his father in Florida and became a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, then moved to North Carolina, where Passport Wealth Management was started out of his wish to focus more on working with people. He has been a NAPFA-certified CFP® professional since 2014.

Daniel Tobias’ longest registration is the current one, 8 years at Passport Wealth Management since 2018. Before joining Passport Wealth Management in 2018, Daniel Tobias was registered through Davidson Capital and Tobias Financial Advisors.

  1. – present · 8 years
    Cornelius, NC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 297449
  2. Davidson Capital
    – · 2 years
    Davidson, NC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 118725
  3. Tobias Financial Advisors
    – · 1 year
    Plantation, FL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 104711

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Passport Wealth Management

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)

Investment adviser representative registrations

Daniel Tobias is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from July 2018; the most recent is Texas, in February 2024.

  • North CarolinaSince 11 July 2018
  • TexasResidentSince 27 February 2024

Examinations

No examinations are on Daniel Tobias’s record.

Key facts

Full name
Daniel Joshua Tobias
CRD
6365351
Firm
Passport Wealth Management · CRD 297449
Role
Founder, Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer
Office
17505 W CATAWBA AVE #200, Cornelius, NC 28031
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
December 2014
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Daniel Tobias work?

Daniel Tobias has been Founder, Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer of Passport Wealth Management LLC since June 2018, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 23 September 2026

Is Daniel Tobias a financial advisor?

Yes. Daniel Tobias has a current investment-adviser registration in North Carolina and Texas, through Passport Wealth Management since July 2018.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Daniel Tobias have?

Daniel Tobias has 11 years in the financial industry, since December 2014, across 3 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where did Daniel Tobias work before Passport Wealth Management?

Before Passport Wealth Management, Daniel Tobias was registered through Davidson Capital, February 2016 to June 2018; Tobias Financial Advisors, July 2014 to October 2015.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Daniel Tobias based?

Daniel Tobias’ registered office is in Cornelius, NC.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Daniel Tobias registered with FINRA?

No. Daniel Tobias has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Daniel Tobias a CFP?

Passport Wealth Management lists Daniel Tobias with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: Daniel Tobias, CFP® biography, passportwm.com

How can I verify Daniel Tobias’ record?

Search CRD 6365351 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Daniel Tobias’ full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 6365351, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Passport Wealth Management LLC, filed 23 September 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Passport Wealth Management team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards.