Agate Pass Investment Management provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses. Financial planning was provided to 51–100 clients last fiscal year.
Agate Pass Investment Management reports 124 clients. They include 90 high-net-worth individuals and 34 individual clients. Of its assets, 100.0% ($336M across 320 accounts) are managed with discretion.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 27% | 6% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 73% | 94% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 34 | $18.6M | 5.5% | $547K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 90 | $317M | 94.5% | $3.53M |
| Total | 124 | $336M | 100% | $2.71M |
- Clients
- 34
- Regulatory AUM
- $18.6M
- AUM share
- 5.5%
- Avg. per client
- $547K
- Clients
- 90
- Regulatory AUM
- $317M
- AUM share
- 94.5%
- Avg. per client
- $3.53M
Total
- Clients
- 124
- Regulatory AUM
- $336M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $2.71M
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 51–100
Agate Pass Investment Management charges 0.50%–1.10% a year for its Standard fee schedule. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and has a $11,000 annual minimum.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$1M | 1.10% |
| $1M–$2M | 1.00% |
| $2M–$5M | 0.75% |
| $5M and above | 0.50% |
Fee details and sources
Bradley Van Aken owns 50% to 75% of Agate Pass Investment Management. The leadership team of Agate Pass Investment Management includes Chief Compliance Officer Bradley Van Aken. It has 5 employees, 4 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Bradley Van AkenChief Compliance Officer
- Jason KunkelMember
- Daniel RutterDirector of Research
Investment adviser representatives
4 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Willard M Bollenbach IV
- Jason Thomas Kunkel
- Daniel Leverett Rutter
- Bradley Sean Van Aken
Staff
- 5 employees
- 4 in advisory functions
- 4 state-registered reps
- Owns 50% to 75% of Agate Pass Investment Management, LLC
Bradley Van Aken
Control person · since January 2015
- Owns 10% to 25% of Agate Pass Investment Management, LLC
Jason Kunkel
since January 2024
- Owns 10% to 25% of Agate Pass Investment Management, LLC
Daniel Rutter
Control person · since July 2021
Agate Pass Investment Management’s regulatory assets grew 1.9× from $180M (July 2021) to $336M (March 2026); clients rose from 98 to 124 and employees fell from 6 to 5.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $336M | 124 | 5 | 1 |
| June 2025 | $279M | 121 | 4 | 1 |
| April 2024 | $227M | 117 | 4 | 1 |
| January 2023 | $201M | 118 | 5 | 1 |
| February 2022 | $210M | 105 | 5 | 1 |
| July 2021 | $180M | 98 | 6 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Agate Pass Investment Management has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Washington.
Washington · 1 listed address
- 400 Winslow Way East, Suite 220, Bainbridge IslandHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Agate Pass Investment Management, LLC
- Headquarters
- 400 Winslow Way East, Suite 220, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
- Website
- agatepassinvestment.com
- Phone
- 206-842-5770
- SEC file
- 801-115003
- Founded
- 2010
- Structure
- Washington LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Agate Pass Investment Management uses Charles Schwab ($330M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Agate Pass Investment Management has custody of $1.23M in client assets for 37 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $330M100%
At year end, Agate Pass Investment Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (63%) and funds (21%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $271M across 109 positions; the largest are Alphabet Inc. (5.8%), Apple Inc. (5.0%) and Abbvie Inc. (5.0%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks63%
- Funds21%
- Bonds12%
- Investment grade corporate bonds6%
- State and local bonds5%
- U.S. government and agency bonds1%
- Cash4%
Reported 13F holdings
- $271M
- Reported 13F value
- 109
- Positions
- 41.0%
- In the 10 largest
- +6.2%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Alphabet Inc. · Cap Stk CL A5.8%
- Apple Inc.5.0%
- Abbvie Inc.5.0%
- Vanguard Index Fds · S&P 500 ETF Shs4.8%
- Vanguard Index Fds · Small CP ETF4.6%
- Vanguard Index Fds · Growth ETF3.6%
- Microsoft Corp.3.6%
- Vanguard Intl Equity Index F · Allwrld EX US3.1%
- JPMORGAN Chase & CO2.9%
- Amazon Com Inc.2.6%
Together, the ten largest are 41.0% of reported value.
How many clients does Agate Pass Investment Management have?
Agate Pass Investment Management has 124 clients and manages $336 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 90 high-net-worth individuals and 34 individual clients.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 3 March 2026
What services does Agate Pass Investment Management offer?
Agate Pass Investment Management provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Agate Pass Investment Management charge?
Agate Pass Investment Management charges 0.50%–1.10% a year for its Standard fee schedule. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and has a $11,000 annual minimum.
Source: AGATE PASS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FORM ADV PART 2A MARCH 2026, filed 3 March 2026
Which custodians does Agate Pass Investment Management use?
Agate Pass Investment Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $330M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 3 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Agate Pass Investment Management have?
Agate Pass Investment Management has 4 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 5 employees, and 4 perform investment advisory functions. None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Agate Pass Investment Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Agate Pass Investment Management’s separately managed accounts held 63% exchange-traded equities, 21% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 6% investment grade corporate bonds, 5% state and local bonds, 4% cash and equivalents and 1% U.S. government and agency bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Agate Pass Investment Management?
Agate Pass Investment Management’s direct owners are Jason Kunkel (10% to 25%), Bradley Van Aken (50% to 75%) and Daniel Rutter (10% to 25%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 3 March 2026
How does Agate Pass Investment Management get paid?
Agate Pass Investment Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Is Agate Pass Investment Management registered with the SEC?
Yes, Agate Pass Investment Management has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 15 April 2019. Its CRD number is 155049 and its SEC file number is 801-115003.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 3 March 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Agate Pass Investment Management?
Agate Pass Investment Management’s main office is at 400 Winslow Way East, Suite 220, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110. Its phone number is 206-842-5770. Its website is agatepassinvestment.com.