Agate Pass Investment, LLC

Agate Pass Investment Management, LLC is a registered investment advisor established in November 2010, located in Bainbridge Island, WA. The firm is owned by Brad Van Aken, Dan Rutter, and Jason Kunkel. Agate provides portfolio management services with a focus on individual stocks and bonds, using discretionary authority granted by clients. The firm tailors investment strategies based on client goals, risk tolerance, and tax situation. Agate manages client assets totaling $278,741,044 as of December 31, 2024, on a discretionary basis. Fees are based on assets under management, with tiered rates ranging from 1.10% to 0.50%. The minimum portfolio size is typically $1,000,000, with a negotiable minimum annual fee of $11,000. Agate does not accept performance-based fees and serves individuals, trusts, foundations, and endowments. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes quality and growth for equities and diversification for fixed income investments. Agate may also invest in ETFs and mutual funds to enhance diversification. The firm acts as a fiduciary under ERISA or the Internal Revenue Code, ensuring recommendations are in clients' best interests. Agate does not pay for client referrals and maintains custody of client assets with a qualified custodian. Clients receive quarterly reports detailing portfolio performance and fee billing. Agate has discretionary authority for investment decisions and voting client securities, following client instructions.