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Capital Advantage, Inc.

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Client AUM

$1,271,441,753

Clients

661

Advisors

8

of 16 employees

About

Capital Advantage, Inc. serves individual and high‑net‑worth clients as well as trustees, pension and profit‑sharing plans, charitable organizations and business entities, offering discretionary investment management and financial planning services. These services follow common team‑firm practices such as portfolio management for individuals and ongoing financial planning support.

The firm typically develops client strategies through personal interviews to identify goals and risk tolerance, then implements those strategies using mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities and fixed income, and may allocate portions of portfolios to unaffiliated independent managers. Capital Advantage employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis, treats cash as an asset class for defensive positioning, and reviews client accounts at least annually with more frequent monitoring as circumstances change.

Compared with many peers, Capital Advantage discloses that it uses endorsements and may compensate non‑employee promoters or solicitors for client referrals, a practice the firm says is governed by written disclosures and applicable law and for which it continues to pay legacy participation fees from prior referral arrangements. The firm also stands out for its multi‑advisor team with several advanced professional credentials (CFA, CFP®, CPA, CIMA®) and a firm AUM above $1.2 billion, reflecting a larger, credentialed advisory platform than many similarly sized team firms.

Client services

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Expertise

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Wealth management

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees may be charged based on discretion, including flat fees for certain clients or services

Percentage

$0 - $2,000,000: 1.00% $2,000,001 - $3,000,000: 0.90% $3,000,001 - $4,000,000: 0.85% $4,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.75% $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.70% $10,000,001+: 0.50%

Other

Account minimum: $500,000 Minimum fee: Minimum account fee of $1,125 per quarter; may be waived or modified

Main office

1855 Olympic Blvd., Ste 300

Walnut Creek CA 94596

Advisors at this office

8

Most active in

Arizona · California · Colorado · New Hampshire · New York · Oregon · Texas · Washington

Also doing business as

Capital Advantage Inc · Capital Advantage, Inc.

Disclosures

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Advisors at this firm

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Ian C

CFP®, Series 66

Walnut Creek, CA

Capital Advantage, Inc.

Ian Castille is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Advantage, Inc. since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a commissioned California notary public. Capital Advantage, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trustees, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities, providing discretionary investment management and financial planning services. The firm develops client strategies through personal interviews to identify goals and risk tolerance, employing mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income, and utilizes a combination of fundamental and technical analysis.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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Colin T

CFA®, Series 65

Walnut Creek, CA

Capital Advantage, Inc.

Colin Taylor is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Advantage, Inc. in Walnut Creek, CA, for 15 years. Capital Advantage, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trustees, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm uses a team approach to develop client strategies using mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income, employing both fundamental and technical analysis while monitoring accounts regularly.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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Jason T

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Walnut Creek, CA

Capital Advantage, Inc.

Jason Terhune is a Certified Financial Planner® with 14 years of industry experience. He currently works at Capital Advantage, Inc., where he has been since 2022. Prior to that, he held roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Charles Schwab. Terhune is also an independent insurance agent. Capital Advantage, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trustees, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities with discretionary investment management and financial planning services. The firm uses a team-based approach combining fundamental and technical analysis, offering tailored portfolio strategies that include mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and independent managers.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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Brian W

CFA®

Walnut Creek, CA

Capital Advantage, Inc.

Brian Wang is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Capital Advantage, Inc. since 2021, following roles at Consilium Wealth Management and Allianz Global Investors. Capital Advantage, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trustees, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm uses a team-based approach, combining fundamental and technical analysis, and manages portfolios with a range of investment vehicles while maintaining regular client reviews.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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Dawnalizabeth H

Series 65

Walnut Creek, CA

Capital Advantage, Inc.

Dawnalizabeth Henke is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Capital Advantage, Inc. in Walnut Creek, CA, with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Capital Advantage since 2006. Capital Advantage, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trustees, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities, providing discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and manages portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income, with regular account reviews and a team-based approach.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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Ian B

Series 65

Walnut Creek, CA

Capital Advantage, Inc.

Ian Burkhard is a financial advisor at Capital Advantage, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at KPMG LLC. Prior to his advisory career, he was involved with the OCSB Alumni Association and the Isla Vista Food Coop. Capital Advantage, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trustees, pension plans, charitable organizations, and business entities, providing discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm uses a team approach to develop client strategies based on personal interviews and employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, with a firm AUM exceeding $1.2 billion.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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John H

Series 63

Walnut Creek, CA

Capital Advantage, Inc.

John Hayman is a financial advisor with Capital Advantage, Inc. in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Advantage since 1998. Capital Advantage, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trustees, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities, providing discretionary investment management and financial planning services. The firm employs a team approach with multiple credentialed advisors and uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, client interviews, and diversified investment strategies.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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Selma H

Series 65

Walnut Creek, CA

Capital Advantage, Inc.

Selma Hackett is a financial advisor at Capital Advantage, Inc. with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and Kids Country. Capital Advantage, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trustees, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering discretionary investment management and financial planning services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and employs a team-based approach with multiple advanced professional credentials.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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