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Westside Investment Management

Wealth managementRIA

Santa Monica, CACRD 154522Updated

Westside Investment Management is an investment adviser based in Santa Monica, CA, registered with the SEC since 2010. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, individual clients, and corporations and other businesses. Its regulatory assets under management total $889 million, as filed on 27 February 2026.

890
Clients
$908K
AUM per individual client
7
Advisory staff
3
Offices
1.50%
Annual fee
Up to

From Form ADV filed 27 February 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Westside Investment Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, selecting other managers, estate planning, insurance, retirement plan services, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 51–100 clients last fiscal year.

Westside Investment Management reports 890 clients. They include 474 individual clients, 365 high-net-worth individuals, and 31 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 100.0% ($889M across 755 accounts) are managed with discretion. A wrap fee program the firm both sponsors and manages holds $1.6M. Of its clients, 1% are outside the U.S.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients890 clients
Assets$889M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)53%11%
High-net-worth individuals41%75%
Pension and profit-sharing plans3%3%
Charitable organizations<1%<1%
Corporations and other businesses1%11%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
474
Regulatory AUM
$99M
AUM share
11.1%
Avg. per client
$209K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
365
Regulatory AUM
$663M
AUM share
74.6%
Avg. per client
$1.82M
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Clients
31
Regulatory AUM
$25.4M
AUM share
2.9%
Avg. per client
$818K
Charitable organizations
Clients
8
Regulatory AUM
$3.31M
AUM share
0.4%
Avg. per client
$414K
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
12
Regulatory AUM
$98M
AUM share
11.0%
Avg. per client
$8.17M

Total

Clients
890
Regulatory AUM
$889M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$999K
Clients outside the U.S.
1%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
0
Private funds advised
0
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
51–100

Fees and minimums

Westside Investment Management charges up to 1.50% a year for its Investment Advisory Services. The fee is billed in advance. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.

Fee details and sources

Other fees

Financial Planning and Consulting (Stand-Alone)
Stand-alone financial planning and consulting is charged hourly or at a fixed rate, depending on the level and scope of the service; no fixed rate is stated.
Money Manager Search and Monitoring
Annual fee of 0% to 1.50% of the client's managed assets being monitored by the firm, depending on account size and complexity.

Ownership and people

Frawley Capital Management, Inc. owns 50% to 75% of Westside Investment Management and is in turn owned by James Frawley (75% or more). The leadership team of Westside Investment Management includes Chief Compliance Officer James Frawley. It has 14 employees, 7 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

Investment adviser representatives

7 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.

Staff

  • 14 employees
  • 7 in advisory functions
  • 7 state-registered reps
  • 7 broker-dealer reps
  • 6 insurance agents
Who owns the firm
Westside Investment Management, LLC· the adviser
  • Frawley Capital Management, Inc.

    Control person · since February 2022

    Owns 50% to 75% of Westside Investment Management, LLC
    • James Frawley

      Control person · since February 2022

      Owns 75% or more of Frawley Capital Management, Inc.
  • DTC Investment Management Inc.

    Control person · since February 2022

    Owns 50% to 75% of Westside Investment Management, LLC
    • David Clark

      Control person · since February 2022

      Owns 75% or more of DTC Investment Management Inc.

Growth and acquisitions

Westside Investment Management’s regulatory assets grew from $716M (February 2021) to $889M (February 2026); clients rose from 443 to 890 and employees from 8 to 14.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Westside Investment Management figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsStaffEmployeesOffices
Feb 2026February 2026$889M890143
Apr 2025April 2025$774M1,121173
Mar 2024March 2024$659M2,478153
Apr 2023April 2023$512M461123
Jun 2022June 2022$521M436143
Feb 2021February 2021$716M44383

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Westside Investment Management has 2 offices, with 3 listed addresses across 3 states.

Listed office addresses by state

California · 1 listed address

  • 2444 Wilshire BLVD, Suite 303, Santa MonicaHQ

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Westside Investment Management, LLC
Headquarters
2444 Wilshire BLVD, Suite 303, Santa Monica, CA 90403
LinkedIn
@westsideim
SEC file
801-71762
Founded
2010
Structure
California LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Westside Investment Management’s named custodians for separately managed accounts are LPL Financial ($741M, 84%) and Charles Schwab ($138M, 16%). Westside Investment Management does not have custody of client assets.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$879M
named custodians
  • LPL FinancialLPL Financial LLC · Fort Mill, SC · $741M84%
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $138M16%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Westside Investment Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (65%) and stocks (32%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $761M across 1,446 positions; the largest are Apple Inc. (3.5%), Vanguard High Dividend ETF Index Fund ETF Shares (3.4%) and Invesco Qqq (3.0%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks32%
  • Funds65%
  • Cash3%

Reported 13F holdings

$761M
Reported 13F value
1,446
Positions
24.1%
In the 10 largest
+16.6%
Value vs. prior quarter
Ten largest positions, share of reported value
  1. Apple Inc.3.5%
  2. Vanguard High Dividend ETF Index Fund ETF SharesETF3.4%
  3. Invesco QqqETF3.0%
  4. Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF SharesETF2.8%
  5. Alphabet Inc. Class A2.2%
  6. Tutor Perini2.2%
  7. Eton Pharmaceuticals2.1%
  8. Amazon Com Inc.1.9%
  9. Micron Technology Inc.1.7%
  10. iShares Core MSCI ETF ETFETF1.5%

Together, the ten largest are 24.1% of reported value.

The 50 largest positions and quarterly changesQuarter ended 30 June 2026 · filed 27 July 2026

Common questions

How many clients does Westside Investment Management have?

Westside Investment Management has 890 clients and manages $889 million for them, as of February 2026. They include 474 individual clients, 365 high-net-worth individuals, and 31 pension and profit-sharing plans.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 27 February 2026

What services does Westside Investment Management offer?

Westside Investment Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, selecting other managers, estate planning, insurance, retirement plan services, and tax planning.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file; Part 2A brochure, Item 4

How much does Westside Investment Management charge?

Westside Investment Management charges up to 1.50% a year for its Investment Advisory Services. The fee is billed in advance.

Source: ADV PART 2A, filed 25 February 2026

Which custodians does Westside Investment Management use?

Westside Investment Management’s separately managed account assets are held at LPL Financial LLC (Fort Mill, SC), with $741M and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $138M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 27 February 2026

How many financial advisors does Westside Investment Management have?

Westside Investment Management has 7 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 14 employees, and 7 perform investment advisory functions. 7 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 6 employees are 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 Westside Investment Management invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Westside Investment Management’s separately managed accounts held 65% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 32% exchange-traded equities and 3% cash and equivalents.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Who owns Westside Investment Management?

Westside Investment Management is owned through holding companies by James Frawley and David Clark. Its direct owners are Frawley Capital Management, Inc. (50% to 75%) and DTC Investment Management Inc. (50% to 75%).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 27 February 2026

How does Westside Investment Management get paid?

Westside Investment Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees. 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 Westside Investment Management?

Westside Investment Management’s main office is at 2444 Wilshire BLVD, Suite 303, Santa Monica, CA 90403. Its phone number is 310-315-9400. Its website is westsideim.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 27 February 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 27 February 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. ADV PART 2A, submitted 25 February 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 154522.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 12 February 2021 to 27 February 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  5. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.
  6. Form 13F-HR, filed 27 July 2026 for the quarter ended 30 June 2026.

Retrieved 15 October 2026. All are published by the SEC and may have been amended since. Disciplinary history is not yet shown here. The SEC publishes the complete record, including any disciplinary events, and it is the authoritative place to check one.

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