Equinum provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and selecting other managers. Financial planning was provided to 26–50 clients last fiscal year.
Equinum reports 214 clients. They include 92 high-net-worth individuals, 54 individual clients and 38 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 95.7% ($541M across 485 accounts) are managed with discretion; $24.5M across 13 accounts are not. Of its clients, 2% are outside the U.S.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 25% | 5% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 43% | 46% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 10% | 6% |
| Charitable organizations | 18% | 40% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 4% | 3% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 54 | $29.2M | 5.2% | $540K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 92 | $259M | 45.8% | $2.82M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 21 | $36.2M | 6.4% | $1.72M |
| Charitable organizations | 38 | $224M | 39.6% | $5.9M |
| Corporations and other businesses | 9 | $17.3M | 3.1% | $1.92M |
| Total | 214 | $566M | 100% | $2.64M |
- Clients
- 54
- Regulatory AUM
- $29.2M
- AUM share
- 5.2%
- Avg. per client
- $540K
- Clients
- 92
- Regulatory AUM
- $259M
- AUM share
- 45.8%
- Avg. per client
- $2.82M
- Clients
- 21
- Regulatory AUM
- $36.2M
- AUM share
- 6.4%
- Avg. per client
- $1.72M
- Clients
- 38
- Regulatory AUM
- $224M
- AUM share
- 39.6%
- Avg. per client
- $5.9M
- Clients
- 9
- Regulatory AUM
- $17.3M
- AUM share
- 3.1%
- Avg. per client
- $1.92M
Total
- Clients
- 214
- Regulatory AUM
- $566M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $2.64M
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 2%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 26–50
Equinum charges 1.00% a year for its Investment Supervisory Services. The fee is billed in advance or in arrears and is negotiable. The brochure also prices 3 other services, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- 401(k) Plan Fund Selection
- Equinum charges 0.40% for recommending mutual funds and ETFs for each 401(k) plan it manages on a third-party platform.
- Family Office Services
- The family office rate is 0.10% of assets under advisement, excluding assets the firm manages directly, with a minimum annual fee of $40,000 billed quarterly.
- Robo-Advisory Services
- Robo-advisory accounts are charged an annual advisory fee of 0.40% on assets above $50,000.
Waxler Family Holdings LLC owns 25% to 50% of Equinum and is in turn owned by Zacharia Waxler (75% or more). The leadership team of Equinum includes Chief Investment Officer Aron Pinson and Chief Compliance Officer Jacob Halberstam. It has 5 employees.
Leadership
- Jacob HalberstamChief Compliance Officer
- Aron PinsonChief Investment Officer / Founder
Investment adviser representatives
5 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Jacob Y. Halberstam
- Menachem Mendel Lerman
- Aron Pinson
- Sheldon Lewis Steuer
- Zacharia Waxler
Staff
- 5 employees
- 5 in advisory functions
- 5 state-registered reps
- 2 soliciting firms
- Owns 25% to 50% of Equinum, LLC
Waxler Family Holdings LLC
since July 2024
- Owns 75% or more of Waxler Family Holdings LLC
Zacharia Waxler
Control person · since July 2024
- Owns 25% to 50% of Equinum, LLC
Roth & Company, LLP
Control person · since May 2019
- Owns 25% to 50% of Equinum, LLC
PFT Investments LLC
since August 2024
- Owns 75% or more of PFT Investments LLC
Ap 2024 Family Trust
since August 2024
Equinum’s regulatory assets grew 3.8× from $148M (February 2021) to $566M (April 2026); clients rose from 43 to 214 and employees fell from 6 to 5.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | $566M | 214 | 5 | 3 |
| April 2025 | $397M | 194 | 6 | 1 |
| February 2024 | $350M | 135 | 6 | 1 |
| April 2023 | $342M | 146 | 5 | 1 |
| April 2022 | $338M | 97 | 5 | 1 |
| February 2021 | $148M | 43 | 6 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Equinum has 2 offices, with 3 listed addresses in New Jersey and New York.
New York · 2 listed addresses
- 3611 14th Avenue, Suite 221, BrooklynHQ
- 347 West 41st Street, New York
New Jersey · 1 listed address
- 400 Boulevard of the Americas, Lakewood
Other business names
Equinum has reported 1 other business name to the SEC.
- Equinum Wealth Management
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Equinum, LLC
- Headquarters
- 3611 14th Avenue, Suite 221, Brooklyn, NY 11218
- Website
- equinum.com
- Phone
- 718-480-5600
- @26200443
- SEC file
- 801-116824
- Structure
- New York LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Equinum uses Charles Schwab ($500M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Equinum has custody of $2.8M in client assets for 2 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $500M100%
At year end, Equinum’s separately managed accounts were largely in stocks (48%) and bonds (41%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks48%
- Funds5%
- Pooled vehicles3%
- Registered funds2%
- Bonds41%
- U.S. government and agency bonds40%
- Investment grade corporate bonds1%
- Cash5%
- Other1%
- Categories that fell under 1%1%
How many clients does Equinum have?
Equinum has 214 clients and manages $566 million for them, as of April 2026. They include 92 high-net-worth individuals, 54 individual clients and 38 charitable organizations.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 14 April 2026
What services does Equinum offer?
Equinum provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and selecting other managers.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Equinum charge?
Equinum charges 1.00% a year for its Investment Supervisory Services. The fee is billed in advance or in arrears and is negotiable.
Source: EQUINUM, LLC - 2A FIRM BROCHURE, filed 6 October 2026
Which custodians does Equinum use?
Equinum’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $500M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 14 April 2026
How many financial advisors does Equinum have?
Equinum has 5 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 5 employees, and 5 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 Equinum invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Equinum’s separately managed accounts held 48% exchange-traded equities, 40% U.S. government and agency bonds, 5% cash and equivalents, 3% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar), 2% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 1% investment grade corporate bonds and 1% other. The 1% other category is described as: Categories That Fell Under 1%.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Equinum?
Equinum is owned through holding companies by Zacharia Waxler and Ap 2024 Family Trust. Its direct owners are Waxler Family Holdings LLC, Roth & Company, LLP and PFT Investments LLC, each holding 50% or less.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 14 April 2026
How does Equinum get paid?
Equinum 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
How do I contact Equinum?
Equinum’s main office is at 3611 14th Avenue, Suite 221, Brooklyn, NY 11218. Its phone number is 718-480-5600. Its website is equinum.com.