Overview
Assets Under Management: $189 million
Headquarters: BELLEVUE, WA
High-Net-Worth Clients: 48
Average Client Assets: $5 million
Services Offered
Services: Financial Planning, Portfolio Management for Individuals
Clients
Number of High-Net-Worth Clients: 48
Percentage of Firm Assets Belonging to High-Net-Worth Clients: 96.75
Average High-Net-Worth Client Assets: $5 million
Total Client Accounts: 353
Discretionary Accounts: 353
Regulatory Filings
CRD Number: 269840
Last Filing Date: 2024-05-07 00:00:00
Website: https://wealthcollab.com
Form ADV Documents
Primary Brochure: WEALTHCOLLAB FORM ADV PART 2AB (2025-03-06)
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Item 1: Cover Page
WealthCollab, LLC
1400 112th AVE SE, Suite 100
Bellevue, WA 98004
Form ADV Part 2A – Firm Brochure
206-456-6171
Dated: March 4, 2025
This Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of
WealthCollab, LLC, “WealthCollab”. If you have any questions about the contents of this
Brochure, please contact us at 206-456-6171. The information in this Brochure has not
been approved or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or by
any state securities authority.
WealthCollab, LLC is registered as an Investment Adviser with the State of Washington.
Registration of an Investment Adviser does not imply any level of skill or training.
Additional information about WealthCollab is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov which can be found using the firm’s identification number 269840
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Item 2: Material Changes
Since our last annual amendment on March 29th, 2024, no material changes were made to
the Part 2A brochure:
Future Changes
From time to time, we may amend this Disclosure Brochure to reflect changes in our
business practices, changes in regulations and routine annual updates as required by the
securities regulators. This complete Disclosure Brochure or a Summary of Material Changes
shall be provided to each Client annually and if a material change occurs in the business
practices of WealthCollab.
At any time, you may view the current Disclosure Brochure on-line at the SEC’s Investment
Adviser Public Disclosure website at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching for our
firm name or by our CRD number 269840.
You may also request a copy of this Disclosure Brochure at any time, by contacting us at
206-456-6171.
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Item 3: Table of Contents
Contents
Item 1: Cover Page
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Item 2: Material Changes
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Item 3: Table of Contents
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Item 4: Advisory Business
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Item 5: Fees and Compensation
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Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
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Item 7: Types of Clients
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Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
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Item 9: Disciplinary Information
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Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
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Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
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Item 12: Brokerage Practices
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Item 13: Review of Accounts
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Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
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Item 15: Custody
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Item 16: Investment Discretion
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Item 17: Voting Client Securities
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Item 18: Financial Information
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Item 19: Requirements for State-Registered Advisers
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
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Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
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Item 3: Disciplinary Information
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Item 4: Other Business Activities
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Item 5: Additional Compensation
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Item 6: Supervision
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Item 7: Requirements for State Registered Advisers
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Item 4: Advisory Business
Description of Advisory Firm
WealthCollab, LLC is registered as an Investment Adviser with the State of Washington. We
were founded on June 3, 2015 and have been registered as an investment adviser since
September 2015. Daniel Frankel is the principal owner of WealthCollab. As of December 31,
2024, WealthCollab reports $229,477,787 in discretionary and no non-discretionary assets
under management.
Types of Advisory Services
Portfolio Management
We are in the business of managing, on a discretionary basis, individually tailored investment
portfolios. Our firm provides continuous advice to a client regarding the investment of client
funds based on the individual needs of the client. Through personal discussions in which
goals and objectives based on a client's particular circumstances are established, we develop
a client's personal investment policy or an investment plan with an asset allocation target
and create and manage a portfolio based on that policy and allocation target. During our
data-gathering process, we determine the client’s individual objectives, time horizons, risk
tolerance, and liquidity needs. We may also review and discuss a client’s prior investment
history, as well as family composition and background.
Account supervision is guided by the stated objectives of the client (i.e., maximum capital
appreciation, growth, income, or growth and income), as well as tax considerations. Clients
may impose reasonable restrictions on investing in certain securities, types of securities, or
industry sectors. Fees pertaining to this service are outlined in Item 5 of this brochure.
We may recommend third-party money managers (“TPMMs”) to manage part or the client’s
entire portfolio. TPMMs may be recommended when the TPMMs’ philosophy, investment
strategy, and style meets the client's financial situation, investment objectives, and risk
tolerance. The asset management services provided by the TPMMs, the compensation to be
paid, and other terms of the relationship between the client and the TPMMs will be
described in the TPMMs’ disclosure documents and its managed account agreement.
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Financial Planning
Financial planning is a comprehensive evaluation of a client’s current and future financial
state by using currently known variables to predict future cash flows, asset values and
withdrawal plans. The key defining aspect of financial planning is that through the financial
planning process, all questions, information, and analysis will be considered as they impact
and are impacted by the entire financial and life situation of the client.
Unless otherwise specified, this service is typically performed in coordination with our
portfolio management services. As an ongoing service, the client and advisor will work
together to develop a priority list establishing how and when to address different areas of
the plan.
In general, the financial plan will address any or all of the following areas of concern. The
client and advisor will work together to select the specific areas to cover. These areas may
include, but are not limited to, the following:
● Business Planning: We provide consulting services for clients who currently operate
their own business, are considering starting a business, or are planning for an exit
from their current business. Under this type of engagement, we work with you to
assess your current situation, identify your objectives, and develop a plan aimed at
achieving your goals.
● Cash Flow and Debt Management: We will conduct a review of your income and
expenses to determine your current surplus or deficit along with advice on
prioritizing how any surplus should be used or how to reduce expenses if they exceed
your income. Advice may also be provided on which debts to pay off first based on
factors such as the interest rate of the debt and any income tax ramifications. We may
also recommend what we believe to be an appropriate cash reserve that should be
considered for emergencies and other financial goals, along with a review of accounts
(such as money market funds) for such reserves, plus strategies to save desired
amounts.
● College Savings: Includes projecting the amount that will be needed to achieve
college or other post-secondary education funding goals, along with advice on ways
for you to save the desired amount. Recommendations as to savings strategies are
included, and, if needed, we will review your financial picture as it relates to eligibility
for financial aid or the best way to contribute to grandchildren (if appropriate).
● Employee Benefits Optimization: We will provide review and analysis as to whether
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you, as an employee, are taking the maximum advantage possible of your employee
benefits. If you are a business owner, we will consider and/or recommend the various
benefit programs that can be structured to meet both business and personal
retirement goals.
● Estate Planning: This usually includes an analysis of your exposure to estate taxes and
your current estate plan, which may include whether you have a will, powers of
attorney, trusts and other related documents. Our advice also typically includes ways
for you to minimize or avoid future estate taxes by implementing appropriate estate
planning strategies such as the use of applicable trusts.
We always recommend that you consult with a qualified attorney when you initiate,
update, or complete estate planning activities. We may provide you with contact
information for attorneys who specialize in estate planning when you wish to hire an
attorney for such purposes. From time-to-time, we will participate in meetings or
phone calls between you and your attorney with your approval or request.
● Financial Goals: We will help clients identify financial goals and develop a plan to
reach them. We will identify what you plan to accomplish, what resources you will
need to make it happen, how much time you will need to reach the goal, and how
much you should budget for your goal.
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Insurance: Review of existing policies to ensure proper coverage for life, health,
disability, long-term care, liability, home, and automobile.
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Investment Analysis: This may involve developing an asset allocation strategy to meet
clients’ financial goals and risk tolerance, providing information on investment
vehicles and strategies, reviewing employee stock options, as well as assisting you in
establishing your own investment account at a selected broker/dealer or custodian.
The strategies and types of investments we may recommend are further discussed in
Item 8 of this brochure.
● Retirement Planning: Our retirement planning services typically include projections
of your likelihood of achieving your financial goals, typically focusing on financial
independence as the primary objective. For situations where projections show less
than the desired results, we may make recommendations, including those that may
impact the original projections by adjusting certain variables (i.e., working longer,
saving more, spending less, taking more risk with investments).
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If you are near retirement or already retired, advice may be given on appropriate
distribution strategies to minimize the likelihood of running out of money or having to
adversely alter spending during your retirement years.
● Risk Management: A risk management review includes an analysis of your exposure
to major risks that could have a significant adverse impact on your financial picture,
such as premature death, disability, property and casualty losses, or the need for
long-term care planning. Advice may be provided on ways to minimize such risks and
about weighing the costs of purchasing insurance versus the benefits of doing so and,
likewise, the potential cost of not purchasing insurance (“self-insuring”).
● Tax Planning Strategies: Advice may include ways to minimize current and future
income taxes as a part of your overall financial planning picture. For example, we may
make recommendations on which type of account(s) or specific investments should
be owned based in part on their “tax efficiency,” with consideration that there is
always a possibility of future changes to federal, state, or local tax laws and rates that
may impact your situation.
We recommend that you consult with a qualified tax professional before initiating any
tax planning strategy, and we may provide you with contact information for
accountants or attorneys who specialize in this area if you wish to hire someone for
such purposes. We will participate in meetings or phone calls between you and your
tax professional with your approval.
Hourly/Project Based Financial Planning
We provide various financial planning and consulting services that find ways to help you
understand your overall financial situation and help you set financial objectives. We
accomplish this by helping you review your financial goals, tax planning strategies, asset
allocation, risk management, retirement planning, and other areas and objectives. Generally,
such financial planning and consulting services will involve preparing a financial plan or
rendering a financial consultation based on your financial goals and objectives. We will
summarize our services to you in a written plan, which will typically include general
recommendations for a course of action or specific actions to be taken by you.
Implementation of the recommendations will be at your discretion.
We provide our financial planning and consulting services on a project or hourly basis.
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Family Office Services
This service is reserved for clients that have situation that are beyond the scope of our
standard financial planning and portfolio management services.
Services that may reach beyond the scope of our traditional offering may include, but are not
limited to:
• A large allocation to private holdings that require additional due diligence. This can
include operating businesses owned by the client.
• Complex estate and family planning.
• Large, concentrated stock positions that require hedging or complicated tax planning.
• Owning assets in multiple countries and/or states.
• Additional meeting requirements.
We may act as the client's family advocate with all other trusted advisors on the team,
ensuring the family’s priorities are ahead of those of each individual hired professional and
their interests. Frequency of meetings will be dictated by the size, scope, and complexity of
family office required by the client.
Client Tailored Services and Client Imposed Restrictions
We offer the same suite of services to all of our clients. However, specific client financial
plans and their implementation are dependent upon the client’s current situation (income,
tax levels, and risk tolerance levels) and is used to construct a client specific plan to aid in the
selection of a portfolio that matches restrictions, needs, and targets.
Wrap Fee Programs
We do not participate in wrap fee programs.
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Item 5: Fees and Compensation
Please note, unless a client has received the firm’s disclosure brochure at least 48 hours prior
to signing the investment advisory contract, the investment advisory contract may be
terminated by the client within five (5) business days of signing the contract without incurring
any advisory fees and without penalty. How we are paid depends on the type of advisory
service we are performing. Fees may be paid by check, electronic payment or deducted from
an investment account.
Please review the fee and compensation information below.
Financial Planning and Portfolio Management
Financial Planning and Portfolio Management consists of an annual fee that is paid monthly, in
advance. The fee is dependent upon the complexity of the Client’s circumstances, the services
provided and/or estimated hours of work. WealthCollab LLC believes that financial planning
is a necessary prerequisite and therefore does not offer portfolio management on a
standalone basis to individual clients.
Comprehensive Financial Life Planning
The fee for this service is $1,375 per month and includes:
● Semi-Annual Review Meetings.
● Coordination with client and other advisors throughout the year to ensure that
financial planning and investment recommendations are being implemented as
expected.
● On call to answer any financial questions that come up throughout the year
● Discretionary management of passive investment portfolio
● Tax optimized household allocation and rebalancing
● Access to online financial dashboard and performance reporting.
Family Office Services
The fee for this service ranges from $1,375 to $5,000 per month and includes:
● Typically for clients with a net worth greater than $10,000,000 with complex
circumstances
● Custom meeting schedule
● Coordination of complex tax or estate planning issues
● Coordination with client and other advisors throughout the year to ensure that
financial planning and investment recommendations are being implemented
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● On call to answer any financial questions that come up throughout the year
● Discretionary management of passive investment portfolio for an unlimited amount of
assets
● Tax optimized household allocation and rebalancing
● Advice on private or alternative investments
● Advice on large stock options or executive compensation packages
● Advice on private business and incorporation into overall financial plan
● Access to online financial dashboard and performance reporting
Fees may be negotiable in certain cases and are directly debited from client accounts, or the
client may choose to pay by check. Planning services may be terminated with 30 days’ notice.
Upon termination of any account, the fee will be prorated, any unearned fee will be refunded,
and any completed sections of financial plans and analyses will be delivered, to the client.
In certain instances, WealthCollab provides pro-bono services to family members, friends and
those that cannot afford our services.
Hourly/Project Based Financial Planning
Financial Planning fee is an hourly rate of $300.00 per hour. The fee may be negotiable in
certain cases. In general, the fee is due at the completion of the engagement. However, for
longer term, more complex engagements, the client may pay the fee in increments, for
example monthly or quarterly, as work is completed. The client will receive an invoice at each
increment. In the event of early termination by client, any fees for the hours already worked
will be due, and any completed sections of financial plans and analyses will be delivered to
the client.
At the establishment of an engagement, the financial planning fee may be quoted as a fixed
fee based on the scope of work and the expected time commitment.
In certain cases, clients may elect to include discretionary or non-discretionary portfolio
management services as part of an hourly or project-based engagement.
Other Types of Fees and Expenses
Our fees are exclusive of brokerage commissions, transaction fees, and other related costs
and expenses which may be incurred by the client. Clients may incur certain charges
imposed by custodians, brokers, and other third parties such as custodial fees, deferred sales
charges, odd-lot differentials, transfer taxes, wire transfer and electronic fund fees, and
other fees and taxes on brokerage accounts and securities transactions. Mutual fund and
exchange traded funds also charge internal management fees, which are disclosed in a fund’s
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prospectus. Such charges, fees and commissions are exclusive of and in addition to our fee,
and we shall not receive any portion of these commissions, fees, and costs.
In Third Party Money Manager accounts, the adviser deducts the advisory fee from the
client’s account. We urge our clients to refer to the selected TPMM’s disclosure documents
for exact fees and expenses charged by each such TPMM, as well as minimum account
requirements, refund, and termination provisions. A complete description of each program
can be found in disclosure materials prepared by the TPMM, which we will provide to the
client at the time we recommend the program.
Item 12 further describes the factors that we consider in selecting or recommending broker-
dealers for client’s transactions and determining the reasonableness of their compensation
(e.g., commissions).
We do not accept compensation for the sale of securities or other investment products
including asset-based sales charges or service fees from the sale of mutual funds.
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and
Side-By-Side Management
We do not offer performance-based fees.
Item 7: Types of Clients
We provide financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals and high
net-worth individuals.
We do not have a minimum account size requirement.
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Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment
Strategies and Risk of Loss
Our primary methods of investment analysis are fundamental and passive investing.
Fundamental analysis involves analyzing individual companies and their industry groups,
such as a company’s financial statements, details regarding the company’s product line, the
experience, and expertise of the company’s management, and the outlook for the company’s
industry. The resulting data is used to measure the true value of the company’s stock
compared to the current market value. The risk of fundamental analysis is that information
obtained may be incorrect and the analysis may not provide an accurate estimate of
earnings, which may be the basis for a stock’s value. If securities prices adjust rapidly to new
information, utilizing fundamental analysis may not result in favorable performance.
Passive Investment Management
We primarily practice passive investment management. Passive investing involves building
portfolios that are comprised of various distinct asset classes. The asset classes are weighted
in a manner to achieve a desired relationship between correlation, risk, and return. Funds that
passively capture the returns of the desired asset classes are placed in the portfolio. The funds
that are used to build passive portfolios are typically index mutual funds or exchange traded
funds.
Passive investment management is characterized by low portfolio expenses (i.e., the funds
inside the portfolio have low internal costs), minimal trading costs (due to infrequent trading
activity), and relative tax efficiency (because the funds inside the portfolio are tax efficient and
turnover inside the portfolio is minimal).
In contrast, active management involves a single manager or managers who employ some
method, strategy, or technique to construct a portfolio that is intended to generate returns
that are greater than the broader market or a designated benchmark. Academic research
indicates most active managers underperform the market.
WealthCollab may engage in hedging strategies using certain instruments such as options and
certain ETFs to limit or reduce investment risk; however, this strategy can also be expected to
limit or reduce the potential for profit or result in losses. Certain hedging transactions may
involve the use of leverage, which could result in losses exceeding the amount committed in
the transaction.
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Material Risks Involved
All investing strategies we offer involve risk and may result in a loss of your original
investment which you should be prepared to bear. Many of these risks apply equally to
stocks, bonds, commodities and any other investment or security. Material risks associated
with our investment strategies are listed below.
Market Risk: Market risk involves the possibility that an investment’s current market value
will fall because of a general market decline, reducing the value of the investment regardless
of the operational success of the issuer’s operations or its financial condition.
Strategy Risk: The Adviser’s investment strategies and/or investment techniques may not
work as intended.
Small and Medium Cap Company Risk: Securities of companies with small and medium
market capitalizations are often more volatile and less liquid than investments in larger
companies. Small and medium cap companies may face a greater risk of business failure,
which could increase the volatility of the client’s portfolio.
Turnover Risk: At times, the strategy may have a portfolio turnover rate that is higher than
other strategies. A high portfolio turnover would result in correspondingly greater
brokerage commission expenses and may result in the distribution of additional capital gains
for tax purposes. These factors may negatively affect the account’s performance.
Limited markets: Certain securities may be less liquid (harder to sell or buy) and their prices
may at times be more volatile than at other times. Under certain market conditions we may
be unable to sell or liquidate investments at prices we consider reasonable or favorable or
find buyers at any price.
Concentration Risk: Certain investment strategies focus on particular asset-classes,
industries, sectors, or types of investment. From time to time these strategies may be
subject to greater risks of adverse developments in such areas of focus than a strategy that
is more broadly diversified across a wider variety of investments.
Interest Rate Risk: Bond (fixed income) prices generally fall when interest rates rise, and the
value may fall below par value or the principal investment. The opposite is also generally
true: bond prices generally rise when interest rates fall. In general, fixed income securities
with longer maturities are more sensitive to these price changes. Most other investments
are also sensitive to the level and direction of interest rates.
Legal or Legislative Risk: Legislative changes or Court rulings may impact the value of
investments, or the securities’ claim on the issuer’s assets and finances.
Inflation: Inflation may erode the buying-power of your investment portfolio, even if the
dollar value of your investments remains the same.
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Risks Associated with Securities
Apart from the general risks outlined above which apply to all types of investments, specific
securities may have other risks.
Commercial Paper is, in most cases, an unsecured promissory note that is issued with a
maturity of 270 days or less. Being unsecured the risk to the investor is that the issuer may
default.
Common stocks may go up and down in price quite dramatically, and in the event of an
issuer’s bankruptcy or restructuring could lose all value. A slower-growth or recessionary
economic environment could have an adverse effect on the price of all stocks.
Corporate Bonds are debt securities to borrow money. Generally, issuers pay investors
periodic interest and repay the amount borrowed either periodically during the life of the
security and/or at maturity. Alternatively, investors can purchase other debt securities, such
as zero-coupon bonds, which do not pay current interest, but rather are priced at a discount
from their face values and their values accrete over time to face value at maturity. The
market prices of debt securities fluctuate depending on such factors as interest rates, credit
quality, and maturity. In general, market prices of debt securities decline when interest rates
rise and increase when interest rates fall. The longer the time to a bond’s maturity, the
greater its interest rate risk.
Bank Obligations including bonds and certificates of deposit may be vulnerable to setbacks
or panics in the banking industry. Banks and other financial institutions are greatly affected
by interest rates and may be adversely affected by downturns in the U.S. and foreign
economies or changes in banking regulations.
Municipal Bonds are debt obligations generally issued to obtain funds for various public
purposes, including the construction of public facilities. Municipal bonds pay a lower rate of
return than most other types of bonds. However, because of a municipal bond’s tax-favored
status, investors should compare the relative after-tax return to the after-tax return of other
bonds, depending on the investor’s tax bracket. Investing in municipal bonds carries the
same general risks as investing in bonds in general. Those risks include interest rate risk,
reinvestment risk, inflation risk, market risk, call or redemption risk, credit risk, and liquidity
and valuation risk.
Options and other derivatives carry many unique risks, including time-sensitivity, and can
result in the complete loss of principal. While covered call writing does provide a partial
hedge to the stock against which the call is written, the hedge is limited to the amount of
cash flow received when writing the option. When selling covered calls, there is a risk the
underlying position may be called away at a price lower than the current market price.
Investment Companies Risk. When a client invests in open end mutual funds or ETFs, the
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client indirectly bears its proportionate share of any fees and expenses payable directly by
those funds. Therefore, the client will incur higher expenses, many of which may be
duplicative. In addition, the client’s overall portfolio may be affected by losses of an
underlying fund and the level of risk arising from the investment practices of an underlying
fund (such as the use of derivatives). ETFs are also subject to the following risks: (i) an ETF’s
shares may trade at a market price that is above or below their net asset value; (ii) the ETF
may employ an investment strategy that utilizes high leverage ratios; or (iii) trading of an
ETF’s shares may be halted if the listing exchange’s officials deem such action appropriate,
the shares are de-listed from the exchange, or the activation of market-wide “circuit
breakers” (which are tied to large decreases in stock prices) halts stock trading generally.
The Adviser has no control over the risks taken by the underlying funds in which client’s
invest.
Item 9: Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal
or disciplinary events that would be material to your evaluation of WealthCollab or the
integrity of our management. We have no information applicable to this Item.
Item 10: Other Financial Industry
Activities and Affiliations
No WealthCollab employee is registered, or have an application pending to register, as a
broker-dealer or a registered representative of a broker-dealer.
No WealthCollab employee is registered, or have an application pending to register, as a
futures commission merchant, commodity pool operator or a commodity trading advisor.
WealthCollab does not have any related parties. As a result, we do not have a relationship
with any related parties.
We may recommend or select TPMMs for our clients. WealthCollab will always act in the
best interest of our clients when making recommendations or selecting TPMMs. The client
always has the right to decide whether to act on our recommendations and whether to
utilize the services of the recommended TPMM. The client always has the right to utilize the
professional of his or her choice. All TPMMs will be properly licensed and registered as
investment advisers in the proper jurisdictions.
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Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or
Interest in Client Transactions and
Personal Trading
As a fiduciary, our firm and its associates have a duty of utmost good faith to act solely in the
best interests of each client. Our clients entrust us with their funds and personal information,
which in turn places a high standard on our conduct and integrity. Our fiduciary duty is a core
aspect of our Code of Ethics and represents the expected basis of all of our dealings. The firm
also adheres to the Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility adopted by the CFP®
Board of Standards Inc. and accepts the obligation not only to comply with the mandates and
requirements of all applicable laws and regulations but also to take responsibility to act in an
ethical and professionally responsible manner in all professional services and activities.
This code does not attempt to identify all possible conflicts of interest, and literal compliance
with each of its specific provisions will not shield associated persons from liability for personal
trading or other conduct that violates a fiduciary duty to advisory clients. A summary of the
Code of Ethics' Principles is outlined below.
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Integrity - Associated persons shall offer and provide professional services with
integrity.
• Objectivity - Associated persons shall be objective in providing professional services
to clients.
• Competence - Associated persons shall provide services to clients competently and
maintain the necessary knowledge and skill to continue to do so in those areas in which
they are engaged.
• Fairness - Associated persons shall perform professional services in a manner that is
fair and reasonable to clients, principals, partners, and employers, and shall disclose
conflict(s) of interest in providing such services.
• Confidentiality - Associated persons shall not disclose confidential client information
without the specific consent of the client unless in response to proper legal process, or
as required by law.
• Professionalism - Associated persons’ conduct in all matter shall reflect credit of the
profession.
• Diligence - Associated persons shall act diligently in providing professional services.
• We will, upon request, promptly provide a complete code of ethics.
Our firm and its “related persons” (associates, their immediate family members, etc.) will
sometimes recommend to clients, or buys or sells for client accounts, securities in which we
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have a material financial interest. A recommendation made to one client may be different in
nature or in timing from a recommendation made to a different client. Clients often have
different objectives and risk tolerances. At no time, however, will our firm or any related party
receive preferential treatment over our clients.
In an effort to reduce or eliminate certain conflicts of interest involving the firm or personal
trading, our policy may require that we restrict or prohibit associates’ transactions in specific
securities transactions. Any exceptions or trading pre-clearance must be approved by our
Chief Compliance Officer in advance of the transaction in an account, and we maintain the
required personal securities transaction records per regulation.
Item 12: Brokerage Practices
Factors Used to Select Custodians and/or Broker-Dealers
WealthCollab, LLC does not have any affiliation with Broker-Dealers. Specific custodian
recommendations are made to client based on their need for such services. We recommend
custodians based on the reputation and services provided by the firm.
1. Research and Other Benefits
We currently receive benefits by nature of our relationship with Charles Schwab, members
of FINRA/SIPC.
2. Brokerage for Client Referrals
We receive no referrals from a broker-dealer or third party in exchange for using that
broker-dealer or third party.
3. Clients Directing Which Broker/Dealer/Custodian to Use
We do recommend a specific custodian for clients to use, however, clients may custody their
assets at a custodian of their choice. Clients may also direct us to use a specific broker-
dealer to execute transactions. By allowing clients to choose a specific custodian, we may be
unable to achieve most favorable execution of client transaction and this may cost clients’
money over using a lower-cost custodian.
Aggregating (Block) Trading for Multiple Client Accounts
Generally, we combine multiple orders for shares of the same securities purchased for
advisory accounts we manage (this practice is commonly referred to as “block trading”). We
will then distribute a portion of the shares to participating accounts in a fair and equitable
manner. The distribution of the shares purchased is typically proportionate to the size of the
account, but it is not based on account performance or the amount or structure of
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management fees. Subject to our discretion, regarding particular circumstances and market
conditions, when we combine orders, each participating account pays an average price per
share for all transactions and pays a proportionate share of all transaction costs. Accounts
owned by our firm or persons associated with our firm may participate in block trading with
your accounts; however, they will not be given preferential treatment.
Products & Services Available to Us from Schwab
Schwab Advisor Services (formerly called Schwab Institutional) is Schwab’s business serving
independent investment advisory firms like ours. They provide us and our clients with access
to its institutional brokerage – trading, custody, reporting and related services – many of
which are not typically available to Schwab retail customers. Schwab also makes available
various support services. Some of those services help us manage or administer our clients’
accounts while others help us manage and grow our business. Schwab’s support services are
generally available on an unsolicited basis and at no charge to us as long as we maintain a
total of at least $10 million of our clients’ assets in accounts at Schwab.
Services that Benefit Client
Schwab’s institutional brokerage services include access to a broad range of investment
products, execution of securities transactions, and custody of client assets. The investment
products available through Schwab include some to which we might not otherwise have
access or that would require a significantly higher minimum initial investment by our clients.
Schwab’s services described in this paragraph generally benefit clients or their account(s).
Services that May Not Directly Benefit Clients
Schwab also makes available to us other products and services that benefit us but may not
directly benefit the client or their account(s). These products and services assist us in
managing and administering our clients’ accounts. They include investment research, both
Schwab’s own and that of third parties. We may use this research to service all or some
substantial number of our clients’ accounts, including accounts not maintained at Schwab. In
addition to investment research, Schwab also makes available software and other
technology that:
• provides access to client account data (such as duplicate trade confirmations and
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account statements);
facilitates trade execution and allocate aggregated trade orders for multiple client
accounts;
facilitates payment of our fees from our clients’ accounts; and
• provides pricing and other market data;
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• assists with back-office functions, recordkeeping, and client reporting.
Schwab also offers other services intended to help us manage and further develop our
business enterprise. These services include:
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technology, compliance, legal, and business consulting;
• educational conferences and events
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• publications and conferences on practice management and business succession; and
• access to employee benefits providers, human capital consultants and insurance
providers.
Schwab may provide some of these services itself. In other cases, it will arrange for third-
party vendors to provide the services to us. Schwab may also discount or waive its fees for
some of these services or pay all or a part of a third party’s fees.
Irrespective of direct or indirect benefits to our client through Schwab, we strive to enhance
the client’s experience, help reach their goals and put their interests before that of our firm
or its associated persons.
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Item 13: Review of Accounts
Client accounts with portfolio management services will be reviewed regularly on an annual
basis by Daniel Frankel, Principal and CCO. The account is reviewed with regards to the
client’s investment policies and risk tolerance levels. Events that may trigger a special review
would be unusual performance, addition, or deletions of client-imposed restrictions,
excessive draw-down, volatility in performance, or buy and sell decisions from the firm or per
client's needs.
Clients will receive trade confirmations from the broker(s) for each transaction in their
accounts as well as monthly or quarterly statements and annual tax reporting statements
from their custodian showing all activity in the accounts, such as receipt of dividends and
interest.
WealthCollab will not provide written reports to Investment Management clients.
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other
Compensation
We do not receive any economic benefit, directly or indirectly from any third party for advice
rendered to our clients. Nor do we directly or indirectly compensate any person who is not
advisory personnel for client referrals.
Item 15: Custody
WealthCollab does not accept custody of client funds. Clients should receive at least
quarterly statements from the broker dealer, bank or other qualified custodian that holds
and maintains client's investment assets. We urge you to carefully review such statements
and compare such official custodial records to the account statements or reports that we
may provide to you. Our statements or reports may vary from custodial statements based on
accounting procedures, reporting dates, or valuation methodologies of certain securities.
For client account in which WealthCollab directly debits their advisory fee:
i. WealthCollab will send a copy of its invoice to the custodian at the same time that it
ii.
sends the client a copy.
The custodian will send at least quarterly statements to the client showing all
disbursements for the account, including the amount of the advisory fee.
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iii.
The client will provide written authorization to WealthCollab, permitting them to be
paid directly for their accounts held by the custodian.
Standing Letters of Authorization (SLOA)
Clients may authorize WealthCollab to disburse funds from their accounts to third parties
without obtaining written consent for each individual transaction. Clients often provide this
authorization to facilitate the movement of assets between household accounts that are not
identically titled, such as a joint account and an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), but
authorization can also be provided to other third parties.
Where WealthCollab has the ability to transfer assets between non-identically titled accounts
and has limited discretion as to the amount or timing of such transfers, the following practices
and safeguards will be met:
1. The client provides an instruction to the qualified custodian, in writing, that includes
the client’s signature, the third party’s name, and either the third party’s address or the
third party’s account number at a custodian to which the transfer should be directed.
2. The client authorizes the investment adviser, in writing, either on the qualified
custodian’s form or separately, to direct transfers to the third party either on a
specified schedule or from time to time.
3. The client’s qualified custodian performs appropriate verification of the instruction,
such as a signature review or other method to verify the client’s authorization, and
provides a transfer of funds notice to the client promptly after each transfer.
4. The client has the ability to terminate or change the instruction to the client’s qualified
custodian.
5. The investment adviser has no authority or ability to designate or change the identity
of the third party, the address, or any other information about the third party
contained in the client’s instruction.
6. The investment adviser maintains records showing that the third party is not a related
party of the investment adviser or located at the same address as the investment
adviser.
7. The client’s qualified custodian sends the client, in writing, an initial notice confirming
the instruction and an annual notice reconfirming the instruction.
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Item 16: Investment Discretion
For those client accounts where we provide portfolio management services, we maintain
discretion over client accounts with respect to securities to be bought and sold and the
amount of securities to be bought and sold. Investment discretion is explained to clients in
detail when an advisory relationship has commenced.
At the start of the advisory relationship, the client will execute a Limited Power of Attorney
which will grant our firm discretion over the account. Additionally, the discretionary
relationship will be outlined in the advisory contract and signed by the client.
Item 17: Voting Client Securities
We do not vote Client proxies. Therefore, Clients maintain exclusive responsibility for: (1)
voting proxies, and (2) acting on corporate actions pertaining to the Client’s investment
assets. The Client shall instruct the Client’s qualified custodian to forward to the Client
copies of all proxies and shareholder communications relating to the Client’s investment
assets. If the client would like our opinion on a particular proxy vote, they may contact us at
the number listed on the cover of this brochure.
In most cases, you will receive proxy materials directly from the account custodian.
However, in the event we were to receive any written or electronic proxy materials, we
would forward them directly to you by mail, unless you have authorized our firm to contact
you by electronic mail, in which case, we would forward you any electronic solicitation to
vote proxies.
Item 18: Financial Information
Registered investment advisers are required in this Item to provide you with certain financial
information or disclosures about our financial condition. We have no financial commitment
that impairs our ability to meet contractual and fiduciary commitments to clients, and we
have not been the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding. We do not have custody of client
funds or securities or require or solicit prepayment of more than $500 in fees per client six
months or more in advance.
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WealthCollab, LLC
1400 112th AVE SE, Suite 100
Bellevue, WA 98004
206-456-6171
Dated March 4, 2025
Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
For
Daniel Frankel
Principal and Chief Compliance Officer
This brochure supplement provides information about Daniel Frankel that supplements the
WealthCollab, LLC (“WealthCollab”) brochure. A copy of that brochure precedes this
supplement. Please contact Daniel Frankel if the WealthCollab brochure is not included with
this supplement or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Daniel Frankel is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov which can be found using the identification number 5165778.
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Item 2: Educational Background and
Business Experience
Daniel Frankel
Born: 1983
Educational Background
• 2006 – Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics- Economics, Denison University
• 2018 – Master of Business Administration (MBA), Foster School of Business -
University of Washington
Business Experience
• 06/2015 – Present, WealthCollab, LLC, Principal and CCO
• 02/2010 – 06/2015, Cordant Wealth Partners, Lead Advisor
• 04/2007 – 03/2010, Morgan Stanley, Financial Advisor
Professional Designations, Licensing & Exams
CFP (Certified Financial Planner)®:
The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CFP® and federally registered CFP (with flame
design) marks (collectively, the “CFP® marks”) are professional certification marks granted in
the United States by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP Board”).
The CFP® certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation
requires financial planners to hold CFP® certification. It is recognized in the United States
and a number of other countries for its (1) high standard of professional education; (2)
stringent code of conduct and standards of practice; and (3) ethical requirements that govern
professional engagements with Clients. Currently, more than 71,000 individuals have
obtained CFP® certification in the United States.
To attain the right to use the CFP® marks, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the following
requirements:
● Education – Complete an advanced college-level course of study addressing the
financial planning subject areas that CFP Board’s studies have determined as
necessary for the competent and professional delivery of financial planning services,
and attain a Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited United States college or
university (or its equivalent from a foreign university). CFP Board’s financial planning
subject areas include insurance planning and risk management, employee benefits
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planning, investment planning, income tax planning, retirement planning, and estate
planning;
● Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The
examination includes case studies and Client scenarios designed to test one's ability to
correctly diagnose financial planning issues and apply one's knowledge of financial
planning to real-world circumstances;
● Experience – Complete at least three years of full-time financial planning-related
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experience (or the equivalent, measured as 2,000 hours per year); and
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and
ethics requirements in order to maintain the right to continue to use the CFP® marks:
● Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education hours every two
years, including two hours on the Code of Ethics and other parts of the Standards of
Professional Conduct, to maintain competence and keep up with developments in the
financial planning field; and
● Ethics – Renew an agreement to be bound by the Standards of Professional Conduct.
The Standards prominently require that CFP® professionals provide financial
planning services at a fiduciary standard of care. This means CFP® professionals must
provide financial planning services in the best interests of their Clients.
CFP® professionals who fail to comply with the above standards and requirements may be
subject to CFP Board’s enforcement process, which could result in suspension or permanent
revocation of their CFP® certification.
Chartered Financial Analyst®, CFA®
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter is a globally respected, graduate-level
investment credential established in 1962 and awarded by the CFA Institute, the largest
global association of investment professionals. To earn the CFA charter, an individual must:
1. passed three sequential, six-hour examinations;
2. had at least four years of qualified professional investment experience;
3. joined CFA Institute as a member; and
4. committed to abide by, and annually reaffirm, adherence to the CFA Institute Code of
Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.
The CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, enforced through
an active professional conduct program, requires its charter holders to place clients' interests
ahead of their own, maintain independence and objectivity, act with integrity, maintain and
improve professional competence, and disclose conflicts of interest and legal matters.
The CFA Program curriculum provides a comprehensive framework of knowledge for
investment decision-making and is firmly grounded in the knowledge and skills used every day
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in the investment profession. The three levels of the CFA Program test proficiency with a wide
range of fundamental and advanced investment topics, including ethical and professional
standards, fixed income and equity analysis, alternative and derivative investments,
economics, financial reporting standards, portfolio management, and wealth planning.
The CFA Program curriculum is updated every year by experts from around the world to
ensure that candidates learn the most relevant and practical new tools, ideas, and investment
and wealth management skills to reflect the dynamic and complex nature of the profession. To
learn more about the CFA charter, visit www.cfainstitute.org.
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Item 3: Disciplinary Information
No management person at WealthCollab, LLC has ever been involved in an arbitration claim
of any kind or been found liable in a civil, self-regulatory organization, or administrative
proceeding.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Daniel Frankel has no outside business activities.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
Daniel Frankel does not receive any economic benefit from any person, company, or
organization, in exchange for providing clients advisory services through WealthCollab.
Item 6: Supervision
Daniel Frankel, as Principal and Chief Compliance Officer of WealthCollab, is responsible for
supervision. He may be contacted at the phone number on this brochure supplement.
Item 7: Requirements for State
Registered Advisers
Daniel Frankel has NOT been involved in an arbitration, civil proceeding, self-regulatory
proceeding, administrative proceeding, or a bankruptcy petition.
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