About Equilus Capital Partners
Our Vision
To build a generational legacy from a sustainable model where all the players thrive.
Our Mission
To grow and protect investor wealth through income-producing real estate opportunities.
Our Commitment
To keep the best interests of our investors as our top priority.
Who Is Equilus Capital Partners?
Equilus Capital Partners, LLC (ECP) is a private capital equity firm, investing its members’ holdings in income-producing real estate throughout the Pacific Northwest. Through their unique combination of expertise in project finance and management, Equilus Capital Partners, LLC brings financial and natural resources together to create a diversified portfolio of income-producing real estate to the middle market investment arena.
Our Values
We believe in getting things done right, we learn from our mistakes, and we strive for excellence.
The company doesn't deviate from the truth, our responsibilities, or our moral principles.
We are accountable to our team, our clients, and our associates, for delivering our commitments.
We work at building lasting relationships, by providing excellent customer service and strategies that help people reach their financial goals.
Our colleagues, clients, and professionals are a part of the team. We believe that every player adds value to the team.
We maintain a proactive position in our planning. We're strategic, anticipating economic changes and adjust accordingly.
Who Owns the Assets?
The underlying real estate assets are owned entirely by an investment membership base. A member owns a portion of the real estate relative to their investment. Income generated by the property is issued in quarterly distributions. Tax deductions from expenses and other tax benefits are also passed through to the members.
Where Do We Invest?
Our management team sources investment opportunities through income-producing properties and joint-ventures with real estate developers to create a robust and diverse portfolio primarily in the Pacific Northwest.
Commercial Real Estate Sectors
Multi-family rental units, planned unit developments, condominiums and townhouses
Vacation rentals, including hotels, condominiums and recreational facilities
Commercial developments, including office, professional, medical and retail
Is Real Estate Right for You?
•Are you looking for ways to diversify your investments by adding real estate to your portfolio?
•Are you interested in investing in real estate but lack the capital or knowledge to invest in diverse income-producing real estate projects?
•Do you lack the experience or confidence to select real estate investments on your own?
•Are you considering real estate as an investment tool to both generate income and receive tax advantages?
If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, you may want to contact us for a complimentary consultation.
Our Management Team
Joel Frank - MBA
Managing Principal and Founder
Joel Frank is Founder of Equilus Capital Partners and an Investment Adviser Representative of Equilus Group Inc. where he serves as Managing Principal.
Joel is driven by his passion to make a difference in each client’s life. He empowers people to achieve their financial goals by delivering proven solutions backed with… Learn More
Rhonda Frank
Vice President of Marketing and Business Development
Rhonda was raised in Oregon, where she worked in the family business from a young age and learned the value of hard work and financial stewardship. She joined Equilus with a background in nursing. As a nurse, she pursued the opportunity to work as an administrator where she could have an impact on the quality of… Learn More
Roberto H. Castro, LLC, PLLC
JD General Law Counsel, Equilus Capital Partners
Roberto is an active member of the Washington State Bar, admitted to the US Tax Court and Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Washington and is rated by Avvo as a "Superb" legal counsel. He is a graduate of Cornell Law School, holds an MS in Taxation from Fairleigh Dickinson University, MBA from… Learn More
Jonathan Springstead
Professional Financial Planner
Jonathan Springstead grew up in Spokane and has been a Financial Planner for the last two decades in the Spokane, Washington area. He works alongside families, individuals, and businesses for goal planning, and brings encouragement to those he works with. His experience is largely with independent planning. He has traveled to work with… Learn More
Marc Bannos
Senior Financial Advisor
Marc has worked in the financial services industry for over 6 years. He began his career in financial services with Charles Schwab and has worked as a financial planner for other large name firms. A seasoned professional, he specializes in insurance planning, capital gains deferral strategies, trust strategies, business succession, tax-efficient… Learn More
Mike Musco
Asset Manager
As an Asset Manager, Mike has diverse skills and work experience. His work history includes Fiduciary duties for a Trust and Estate Management firm and Business and Finance Manager roles with Microsoft. In 2019, Mike and his wife, Stephanie, made a lifestyle move out of the Seattle area to Bend, where he ran a successful mortgage practice. … Learn More
Shane Veitenheimer
Asset Manager
Shane is a seasoned Financial Advisor with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He believes that properly managing one's finances stems from disciplined decision-making. His primary objective is to educate and equip his clients with the knowledge and resources needed to lead financially… Learn More
Leslie Massey
Vice President of Operations and Administration
Leslie joined the Equilus team in 2017. She is proficient in bookkeeping and budget management and plays a critical role in overseeing the cash flow into projects and accounting for dollars spent. Her attention to detail is impressive when completing complicated… Learn More
Sarah House
Office Manager
Sarah joined the Equilus Team in the fall of 2022. As the Office Manager in the Kennewick office, she provides excellent customer service and is a great team player. Sarah graduated with honors this spring with her Associate Degree in Arts and Science. … Learn More
Jocelyn Frank
Financial Administrator
Jocelyn started her career at Equilus Capital Partners in 2019. As the Financial Administrator, Jocelyn maintains the Income and Expense spreadsheets for all real estate under management. She also calculates the quarterly investor statements, as well as other bookkeeping tasks. Jocelyn highly values.… Learn More