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Stronghold Capital Partners LLC

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Client AUM

$49,834,727

Clients

334

Advisors

13

across 9 offices

About

Stronghold Capital Partners is a registered investment adviser that serves individual and business clients and provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan (ERISA) services while also acting as a solicitor for third‑party managers. The brochure states the firm prepares Investment Policy Statements, offers ongoing monitoring and reporting, and reports approximately $49.8 million in non‑discretionary assets (with discretionary AUM reported as $0).

The firm typically recommends and places assets with third‑party managers (including Howard Capital Management, Portfolio Medics, Landing Rock and Human Interest) and monitors those managers’ performance and disclosures on an ongoing basis. Its stated methods include fundamental, technical and charting analysis, and it provides limited ERISA 3(21) fiduciary services for retirement plans; several advisory representatives are also licensed to sell insurance products, including variable annuities.

What distinguishes Stronghold from many peers is its solicitor‑centric business model, formal fee‑sharing relationships with multiple TPMs and cash‑management/401(k) providers, and a multi‑office team structure supporting those referral relationships. The firm also discloses a pending regulatory action (filed December 5, 2025) related to alleged unregistered securities activity, a disclosure event that is uncommon among similar team‑model firms.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Solicitor

Expertise

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business Financial Management Cash flow / budgeting General tax planning Wealth management

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Fee options

Percentage

1% annually flat fee charged by Stronghold Capital Partners LLC

Commissions

Advisors may receive commissions from insurance products and variable annuities sales, separate from advisory fees

Project-based

Financial planning services at $200 per hour

Other

Fee-only: Financial planning charged at $200 per hour

Main office

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Scottsdale AZ

Advisors at this office

4

Most active in

Arizona · California · Colorado · Hawaii · Louisiana · New York · Oklahoma · Tennessee · Texas · Utah

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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William Y

Series 63, Series 65

New Braunfels, TX

Stronghold Capital Partners LLC

William Young is a financial advisor with Stronghold Capital Partners LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 29 years of industry experience, previously working at LPL Financial for 15 years and GRS100 for eight years. Outside of advisory roles, he is an insurance agent through GRS100 under Wealth Multiplied, focusing on insurance-related products. Stronghold Capital Partners serves individual and business clients by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan (ERISA) services, primarily through recommending and monitoring third-party managers. The firm operates a solicitor-centric business model with formal fee-sharing arrangements and supports its multi-office team structure through these referral relationships.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business Financial Management Cash flow / budgeting General tax planning Wealth management
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Blake E

Series 65

Scottsdale, AZ

Stronghold Capital Partners LLC

Blake Essary is a financial advisor with Stronghold Capital Partners LLC in Scottsdale, AZ. He holds a Series 65 designation and has six years of industry experience. Essary’s background includes roles at multiple firms such as Landing Rock Cash Management, National Gold Consultants, and Stronghold Wealth Partners LLC, where he is a co-owner. Outside of advising, he operates an insurance agency and participates as a solicitor for third-party investment managers and banking institutions. Stronghold Capital Partners serves individual and business clients by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and ERISA retirement-plan services. The firm primarily places assets with third-party managers and maintains ongoing monitoring, operating under a solicitor-centric business model with formal fee-sharing relationships.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business Financial Management Cash flow / budgeting General tax planning Wealth management
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Douglas H

Series 65

Lakewood, CO

Stronghold Capital Partners LLC

Douglas Hermann Jr. is a financial advisor with Stronghold Capital Partners LLC, holding a Series 65 license and three years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Stronghold Wealth Partners LLC and Five Rings Financial, as well as 15 years of experience in the restaurant industry. Hermann is also licensed to sell insurance products. Stronghold Capital Partners serves individual and business clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and ERISA retirement-plan services. The firm primarily places assets with third-party managers and maintains ongoing monitoring, operating with a solicitor-centric business model across multiple offices.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business Financial Management Cash flow / budgeting General tax planning Wealth management
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David D

Series 65, Series 63

Montgomery, TX

Stronghold Capital Partners LLC

David Denoble is a financial advisor at Stronghold Capital Partners LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Stronghold Capital Partners, he worked at Verity Asset Management and Teacher's Pension, and previously operated DeNoble Financial Services for seven years. Stronghold Capital Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individual and business clients with financial planning, portfolio management, and ERISA retirement-plan services. The firm primarily places assets with third-party managers and provides ongoing performance monitoring and reporting while operating a solicitor-centric business model across multiple offices.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business Financial Management Cash flow / budgeting General tax planning Wealth management
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Jason S

Series 65

Scottsdale, AZ

Stronghold Capital Partners LLC

Jason Stock is a financial advisor with Stronghold Capital Partners LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has served in various roles at multiple firms, including CalChoice Wealth Management LLC, American Financial Education Alliance, and currently Landing Rock. Outside of advising, he operates an insurance agency through Jason Stock, PLLC and acts as a solicitor for third-party managers and a banking institution. Stronghold Capital Partners serves individual and business clients by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan (ERISA) services, with a solicitor-centric model that emphasizes placing assets with and monitoring third-party managers.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business Financial Management Cash flow / budgeting General tax planning Wealth management
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Brandon R

Series 63, Series 65

South Jordan, UT

Stronghold Capital Partners LLC

Brandon Roper is a financial advisor with Stronghold Capital Partners LLC in South Jordan, UT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He owns Ledger Expert LLC, where he provides accounting, investments, and financial planning services. Prior to joining Stronghold Capital Partners, he worked at Nations Creations and Black Rifle Coffee Company. Stronghold Capital Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individual and business clients with financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan services. The firm operates a solicitor-centric model, recommending third-party managers and offering ongoing monitoring and reporting.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business Financial Management Cash flow / budgeting General tax planning Wealth management
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Jared P

Series 63, Series 65

South Jordan, UT

Stronghold Capital Partners LLC

Jared Prazen is a financial advisor at Stronghold Capital Partners LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Hedgehog Investments and Stronghold Wealth Partners. Outside of advisory work, he is also an insurance agent transacting insurance-related products through Stronghold Wealth Partners. Stronghold Capital Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individual and business clients with financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan services. The firm primarily recommends and monitors third-party managers and operates a solicitor-centric business model with a multi-office team structure.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business Financial Management Cash flow / budgeting General tax planning Wealth management
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Teresa L

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Franklin, TN

Stronghold Capital Partners LLC

Teresa Lundine is a financial advisor at Stronghold Capital Partners LLC with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and has worked with firms including Stronghold Wealth Management and various real estate companies. In addition to advisory work, she is an insurance agent transacting insurance products. Stronghold Capital Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individual and business clients with financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan services. The firm primarily recommends third-party managers and employs a solicitor-centric business model supported by a multi-office team structure.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business Financial Management Cash flow / budgeting General tax planning Wealth management
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Cheri J

Series 65, Series 63

Scottsdale, AZ

Stronghold Capital Partners LLC

Cheri Johnson is a financial advisor with Stronghold Capital Partners LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. She has worked with Stronghold Wealth Partners LLC since 2022 and previously spent two years at CalChoice Wealth Management LLC. Outside of advisory work, she was involved with Allergy Free Naturally from 2017 to 2020. Stronghold Capital Partners serves individual and business clients by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan (ERISA) services, primarily through recommending and monitoring third-party investment managers. The firm operates a solicitor-centric business model with a multi-office team structure to support its referral relationships.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business Financial Management Cash flow / budgeting General tax planning Wealth management
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Victor Z

Series 63, Series 65

Syosset, NY

Stronghold Capital Partners LLC

Victor Zayas is a financial advisor at Stronghold Capital Partners LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previous roles at firms including Transamerica Financial Advisors and United Health Care. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Zayas is a business broker through Hedgestone Business Advisors. Stronghold Capital Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individual and business clients with financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan services. The firm typically recommends and monitors third-party asset managers, employing fundamental, technical, and charting analysis within a solicitor-centric business model.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business Financial Management Cash flow / budgeting General tax planning Wealth management
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Stephen B

Series 65

Scottdale, AZ

Stronghold Capital Partners LLC

Stephen Brown is a financial advisor at Stronghold Capital Partners LLC with ten years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked with multiple firms, including Ashthorn Group LLC and Sterling Revenue Group. Outside of advisory roles, he owns Three Past Nine, LLC, a business holding company, and Retirement Level Up, a financial education platform. Stronghold Capital Partners serves individual and business clients by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and ERISA retirement-plan services. The firm primarily acts as a solicitor for third-party managers, monitoring their performance and disclosures while employing fundamental, technical, and charting analysis.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business Financial Management Cash flow / budgeting General tax planning Wealth management
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Eric E

Series 65

Scottsdale, AZ

Stronghold Capital Partners LLC

Eric Elam is a financial advisor with Stronghold Capital Partners LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Stronghold Wealth Partners LLC and CalChoice Wealth Management LLC. He is also the owner of Elam LLC, a financial services business. Stronghold Capital Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individual and business clients with financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan services. The firm primarily recommends third-party managers and monitors their performance, employing fundamental, technical, and charting analysis within a solicitor-centric business model.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business Financial Management Cash flow / budgeting General tax planning Wealth management
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Chandler G

Series 65

Edmond, OK

Stronghold Capital Partners LLC

Chandler Graham is a financial advisor at Stronghold Capital Partners LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked in various roles including as an instructor for The Society for Financial Awareness, where he teaches finance classes. In addition to advising, he is active as an insurance agent through Stronghold Wealth Partners. Stronghold Capital Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individual and business clients with financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan services. The firm operates a solicitor-centric business model, recommending third-party managers and monitoring their performance while providing ERISA 3(21) fiduciary services and insurance product sales through licensed representatives.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business Financial Management Cash flow / budgeting General tax planning Wealth management
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