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They include 70 high-net-worth individuals, 53 individual clients, and 35 pension and profit-sharing plans.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 3 March 2026","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"employees"}},{"question":"What services does WealthMark offer?","answer":"WealthMark provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, and publishing newsletters.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"employees"}},{"question":"Which custodians does WealthMark use?","answer":"WealthMark’s separately managed account assets are held at Axos Clearing LLC (Omaha, NE), with $132M. 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","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"custodians"}},{"question":"How many financial advisors does WealthMark have?","answer":"WealthMark has 2 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 3 employees, and 2 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 1 employee is a licensed insurance agent.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"employees"}},{"question":"What does WealthMark invest in?","answer":"At the end of its last fiscal year, WealthMark’s separately managed accounts held 94% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs) and 6% exchange-traded equities.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"employees"}},{"question":"Who owns WealthMark?","answer":"WealthMark’s direct owner is Benjamin Esget (75% or more).","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 3 March 2026","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"scheduleA"}},{"question":"How does WealthMark get paid?","answer":"WealthMark is paid through a percentage of assets under management, fixed fees, performance-based fees and other compensation. Its Form ADV lists no commissions among how it is paid.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"employees"}},{"question":"Is WealthMark registered with the SEC?","answer":"Yes, WealthMark has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 28 May 2021. Its CRD number is 144948 and its SEC file number is 801-121353.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 3 March 2026; IAPD firm record","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"identity"}},{"question":"How do I contact WealthMark?","answer":"WealthMark’s main office is at 1329 N. State St, Suite 206, Bellingham, WA 98225. Its phone number is 360-734-1323. Its website is wealthmarkllc.com.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 3 March 2026","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"offices"}}],"holdings":null,"notice":"Compiled from public SEC Form ADV filings on the dates in `sources`. Facts as filed; not a rating, ranking, or recommendation. Niva is not affiliated with this firm. Disciplinary history is deliberately not included here or on the page; the SEC publishes the complete record at the `iapdUrl` above."}