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Capital Synergy Partners

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Client AUM

$102,342,673

Clients

331

Advisors

19

across 6 offices

About

Capital Synergy Partners serves individual clients, including both non‑high‑net‑worth and high‑net‑worth individuals, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting through advisor‑managed accounts, a third‑party money manager program, and insurance and variable product offerings. The firm is registered with the SEC as an investment adviser and also operates as a FINRA‑registered broker‑dealer, maintaining separate fee‑based and commission‑based business lines.

Clients select from multiple advisory programs and CSP advisory representatives assist with asset allocation and ongoing monitoring; advisor‑managed accounts are generally handled on a non‑discretionary basis while third‑party managers recommended by the firm commonly receive discretionary authority. The firm applies a mix of fundamental, technical, charting and cyclical analysis, and custodial platforms identified in the brochure include RBC Correspondent Services and Charles Schwab, the latter recently added as an additional qualified custodian.

Distinctive features include its dual role as an affiliated broker‑dealer and as an insurance broker/agent, the firm’s use of solicitor/referral arrangements and revenue‑sharing with certain third‑party managers, and its maintenance of multiple offices—an arrangement that is less common among similar team firms. CSP also emphasizes a primarily non‑discretionary advisory model and discloses conflicts of interest and procedures to offset commissions in fee‑based accounts, allowing clients to choose whether to implement recommendations through the firm.

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Fee options

Fixed

From $350.00 to $2,500.00, negotiated with client

Percentage

$10,000 - $1,000,000: 2.00% $1,000,000+: 1.75%

Project-based

Up to $350.00 per hour, subject to negotiation

Other

Account minimum: $25,000

Main office

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2860 Michelle Drive, Suite 150

Irvine CA 92606

Advisors at this office

14

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Also doing business as

Capital Synergy Partners · Capital Synergy Partners, Inc.

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Robert R

ChFC®, Series 63

Irvine, CA

Capital Synergy Partners

Robert Reedy is a financial advisor at Capital Synergy Partners with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. Reedy has worked at Capital Synergy Partners since 2020 and has been involved with CPS Financial & Insurance Services and CPS Insurance Services since 2000, where he engages in life insurance sales and marketing. Capital Synergy Partners serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individual clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting through advisor-managed accounts, third-party money managers, and insurance products. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, maintaining fee-based and commission-based business lines with a primarily non-discretionary advisory approach.

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James M

Series 63, Series 66

Irvine, CA

Capital Synergy Partners

James Moore is a financial advisor at Capital Synergy Partners with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Capital Synergy Partners since 2017. In addition to his advisory role, Moore serves as Vice President and Employee/Compliance Consultant for ERISA retirement plans at CPS Employee Benefits Insurance Solutions, Inc. Capital Synergy Partners serves individual clients across a range of net worth levels, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting through multiple advisory programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, with a primarily non-discretionary advisory model and a combination of fundamental and technical investment analyses.

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Mark G

Series 66

Irvine, CA

Capital Synergy Partners

Mark Guillod is a financial advisor with Capital Synergy Partners, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Synergy Partners since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Guillod is a CPA and owner of a tax consulting and preparation business. Capital Synergy Partners serves individual clients across various wealth levels, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party money manager programs. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis, offering predominantly non-discretionary advice along with brokerage and insurance services through its dual RIA and broker-dealer registrations.

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Stephen C

Series 63, Series 65

Irvine, CA

Capital Synergy Partners

Stephen Clifford is a financial advisor with Capital Synergy Partners in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and totaling 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Capital Synergy Partners since 2011 and has been affiliated with The Winfield Group, LLC since 2000. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in real estate sales and life and annuity insurance through The Winfield Group. Capital Synergy Partners serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals with financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting. The firm offers multiple advisory programs, including advisor-managed and third-party money manager accounts, and operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.

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Matthew G

Series 66

Irvine, CA

Capital Synergy Partners

Matthew Gandy is a financial advisor with Capital Synergy Partners in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Capital Synergy Partners since 2018 and has worked at related firms including CPS Financial & Insurance Services since 2019. Capital Synergy Partners serves individual clients across a range of wealth levels, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting through advisor-managed accounts, third-party money managers, and insurance products. The firm operates both as an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, employing a primarily non-discretionary advisory approach with multiple office locations.

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Ralph R

Series 63, Series 65

Irvine, CA

Capital Synergy Partners

Ralph Romano is a financial advisor with Capital Synergy Partners in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at firms including RJR Financial Services, Inc., The Leaders Group Inc, Sigma Financial Corporation, and SPC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Executive Planning Group, LLC, which focuses on fixed insurance. Capital Synergy Partners serves both non‑high‑net‑worth and high‑net‑worth individual clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and third‑party money manager programs. The firm operates with dual RIA and broker‑dealer registrations, providing advisory services primarily on a non‑discretionary basis and utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis methods.

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Walter L

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Irvine, CA

Capital Synergy Partners

Walter Lapovich is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Capital Synergy Partners since 2011. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a basketball referee and owns an insurance sales business. Capital Synergy Partners serves both non‑high‑net‑worth and high‑net‑worth individuals, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and third‑party money manager programs. The firm provides predominantly non‑discretionary advice and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis methods.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Cory C

Series 63, Series 66

Irvine, CA

Capital Synergy Partners

Cory Christiansen is a financial advisor with Capital Synergy Partners in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Synergy Partners since 2014 and is also president and owner of Christiansen Financial Services, Inc., a fixed insurance business. Capital Synergy Partners serves individual clients across a range of net worth levels, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party money manager programs. The firm operates as both an RIA and broker-dealer, delivering primarily non-discretionary advice supported by fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis.

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John S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Irvine, CA

Capital Synergy Partners

John Seel is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving at Capital Synergy Partners. He has been with Financial West Group since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a fixed insurance business. Capital Synergy Partners serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individual clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and advisor-managed accounts. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis and operates as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer with affiliated insurance activities.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Andrew H

Series 63, Series 65

Irvine, CA

Capital Synergy Partners

Andrew Holden is a financial advisor with Capital Synergy Partners in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Synergy Partners since 2010 and has a long career history with CPS Financial & Insurance Services, Inc. and CPS Insurance Services. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in several business ventures, including serving as CEO and owner of multiple companies. Capital Synergy Partners serves individual clients across a range of net worth levels, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party money manager programs. The firm operates as both an RIA and broker-dealer, offering a mix of advisory and brokerage services with a focus on non-discretionary advice, utilizing fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis methods.

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Ronald B

Series 63, Series 65

Irvine, CA

Capital Synergy Partners

Ronald Blau is a financial advisor with Capital Synergy Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Synergy Partners since 2011 and also works with National Life Group. Blau serves as a board member of the Jewish Free Loan Association of Greater Phoenix, a nonprofit organization. Capital Synergy Partners serves individual clients across a range of wealth levels, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm operates as both an RIA and a broker-dealer, offering advisory services primarily on a non-discretionary basis with a multi-method investment approach that includes mutual funds, equities, bonds, and covered-option strategies.

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Manfred W

Series 63, Series 65

Omaha, NE

Capital Synergy Partners

Manfred Wunderlich is a financial advisor at Capital Synergy Partners with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Capital Synergy Partners since 2014, having previously worked at R.D. Marcotte & Associates since 1977. Outside of advising, he manages farmland through Groom Family LLC and owns a fixed insurance sales agency, Wunderlich Financial Services. Capital Synergy Partners serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party money manager programs. The firm provides predominantly non-discretionary advice and employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis methods.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Matthew M

CFP®, Series 66

Irvine, CA

Capital Synergy Partners

Matthew Melendez is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Capital Synergy Partners since 2014. He also holds an Enrolled Agent credential and operates a tax preparation business, Melendez Company & Associates Inc., as well as a fixed insurance sales business. Capital Synergy Partners serves individual clients across various wealth levels, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party money manager programs. The firm operates with both RIA and broker-dealer registrations, delivering predominantly non-discretionary advice supported by fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Lorraine D

Series 63, Series 65

Omaha, NE

Capital Synergy Partners

Lorraine Dimartino is a financial advisor with Capital Synergy Partners in Omaha, NE, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Financial West Group from 2006 to 2011. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as president of Dimartino & Associates, Inc., an insurance brokerage specializing in health, Medicare supplement, life, and long-term care insurance. Capital Synergy Partners serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting through multiple advisory programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, emphasizing a primarily non-discretionary advisory model with a broad use of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

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Gilbert T

Series 63, Series 65

Greenwood, IN

Capital Synergy Partners

Gilbert Talbert is a financial advisor with Capital Synergy Partners in Greenwood, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Synergy Partners since 2018 and previously worked at Foresters Equity Services, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. Talbert is also the owner and president of Talbert Financial Services, where he operates a fixed insurance business. Capital Synergy Partners serves both non–high-net-worth and high-net-worth individual clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting through various advisory programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, employing a primarily non-discretionary advisory model and utilizing a range of analytical approaches and custodial platforms.

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