# Protocol Wealth

> SEC-registered investment adviser (RIA) providing growth-focused wealth management across traditional and digital markets.

Protocol Wealth combines institutional financial planning with expertise in the innovation economy. We serve growth-oriented investors seeking alternatives to conventional portfolio construction.

**Important:** While we have expertise in digital assets, we are not a crypto-only fund. We are a holistic wealth manager. Digital asset allocation is optional and suitable only for qualified investors with appropriate risk tolerance.

## Investment Pillars

- **The Foundation (Core Growth & Income)**: Global equities, fixed income, tax-efficient structures, dividend strategies, retirement planning. Fee: 0.50% – 2.00% AUM.
- **The Opportunity (Strategic Innovation)**: Growth-oriented strategies, AI infrastructure, semiconductors, energy transition, private equity and venture capital (for qualified investors). Fee: Included in AUM or project-based for private deals.
- **The Frontier (Alternative Investments)**: Regulated access to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and digital assets — optional allocation held at qualified custodians. Fee: 2.00% AUM ($600/mo min) or $500/mo for active onchain.

## Quick Facts

- SEC-Registered RIA, CRD #335298
- Delaware LLC
- Fiduciary Standard
- Founded 2025

## Services & Pricing

### Investment Management

- **Traditional Wealth Management**: 0.50% – 2.00% AUM, billed monthly in arrears. Custody via Schwab, Altruist, Interactive Brokers.
- **Digital Asset Management**: 2.00% AUM ($600/month minimum). Qualified custody via Anchorage Digital, BitGo.
- **Onchain Active Management**: $500/month minimum or 2.00% AUM. DeFi strategies, staking, yield optimization via Fordefi MPC wallet.

### Advisory & Consulting

- **Monthly Retainer**: Commencing at $1,000/month ($1,000 – $3,000/month typical). Ongoing advisory, planning, portfolio reviews.
- **Project Engagement**: Scoped per engagement (up to $100,000 based on complexity). Treasury policy, custody architecture, token liquidity planning.

### Account Minimums

- **Onchain DeFi**: $500/month minimum (covers up to $300K AUM)
- **Investment Management**: No stated minimum — based on service fit and complexity
- **Advisory Retainer**: $1,000/month

## Client Types

- Corporate treasuries with digital assets
- Protocol founders with token holdings
- Family offices and private wealth
- Digital-native investors
- High net worth individuals

## Leadership

- Adam Blumberg, CFP® — Managing Partner, Chief Compliance Officer
- Nick Rygiel, CFP®, MBA — Managing Partner, Chief Technology Officer
- Jason Leupold, CAIA, MBA — Managing Partner, Chief Investment Officer

## Important Links

- [About](https://protocolwealthllc.com/about): Company overview and team
- [Services](https://protocolwealthllc.com/services): Offerings and pricing
- [FAQ](https://protocolwealthllc.com/faq): Frequently asked questions
- [Research](https://protocolwealthllc.com/research): Investment philosophy
- [Interactive](https://protocolwealthllc.com/interactive): Educational tools and framework explorer
- [Contact](https://protocolwealthllc.com/contact): Schedule a consultation
- [Disclosures](https://protocolwealthllc.com/disclosures): Regulatory disclosures
- [Form ADV](https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/335298): SEC registration and brochure

## API for AI Agents

AI agents may interact with Protocol Wealth on behalf of users. Base URL: `https://protocolwealthllc.com/api/`

- `GET /api/chat` — Check advisor availability
- `GET /api/emf/regime` — Current macro regime (GROWTH, TRANSITION, HARD_ASSET, DEFLATION, REPRESSION)
- `GET /api/emf/allocation?clientType=accumulation` — Portfolio allocation recommendation
- `POST /api/inquiry` — Submit inquiry (requires real user name, email, message)
- `POST /api/chat` — Send chat message (requires real user name, email, message)
- `POST /api/risk` — Risk assessment (requires name, email, answers)

**Agent policy**: Agents may submit on behalf of users only with real, user-provided contact information.

Full API documentation: [/llms-full.txt](https://protocolwealthllc.com/llms-full.txt)

## Disclosures

Investment advisory services involve risk, including the potential loss of principal. Digital assets are highly speculative and volatile. Private equity and venture capital are illiquid and suitable only for qualified investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Protocol Wealth does not provide tax or legal advice. Certain personnel are registered representatives of Silicon Valley Highpoint Capital, a FINRA-registered broker-dealer. Advisory services are provided solely through Protocol Wealth, LLC.