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Strait & Sound

SEC Registered

Sound Counsel for Life's Most Important Transitions

https://straitandsound.com(425) 577-7710
Assets Under Management
$100M–$500M
Year Founded
2020
Employees
10
Office Locations
3 offices
Total Accounts
698

About the firm

Founded in 2020, Strait & Sound is a Pacific Northwest-based wealth management firm established to help successful families navigate life's financial transitions. The firm acts as dedicated problem solvers for family stewards, providing critical thinking and objective oversight to coordinate financial life across multiple generations. Their approach is built on a foundation of kindness and professional servitude.

Firm Focus

Client segments reported on the firm's SEC Form ADV — applies to all advisors at the firm.

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit Sharing

Areas of expertise

Wealth ManagementFinancial PlanningTax StrategyEstate PlanningPortfolio ManagementRetirement StrategiesRisk ManagementLife InsuranceCharitable GivingLegacy PlanningHNW/UHNW+1 more

Services

Charitable giving and legacy planning, financial education, portfolio management, retirement strategies, risk management, estate strategies, life insurance, and tailored financial services for HNW/UHNW clients.

Investment ManagementInsuranceCharitable GivingRisk Management

Who they serve

Successful families, family stewards managing the needs of aging parents and growing children, high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

Client segmentClientsAssets managed
Individuals (Non-HNW)213$192M
High Net Worth Individuals30$142M

Leadership

Daniel Allen Barnes
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
Daniel Allen Barnes
PRESIDENT
Todd Alan Sixt
MEMBER
Melanie Minh Lee
MEMBER
Todd Alan Sixt
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Office locations

3 offices in 2 states
HQ
WA
Bellevue
CA
Burlingame

Advisors at this firm

8 advisors in the directory

Regulatory & compliance

CRD number
#309306
SEC Number
801-118892
Disciplinary History
No
Fee Model & Minimums
Model: AUM / Hourly
Minimum: $500,000 (waivable)
Asset tierAnnual rate
$0 - $300,0001.50%
$300,000 - $600,0001.30%
$600,000 - $1,200,0001.10%
$1,200,000 - $2,400,0001.00%
$2,400,000 - $5,000,0000.90%
$5,000,000 - $10,000,0000.80%
Over $10,000,000—

Data as of March 31, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

Contact Information

Editorial disclosure

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