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The Partners Wealth Management

Multi-team

Firm-wide stats for The Partners Wealth Management

Total advisors

33

Across 20 offices

Clients per advisor

180 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$181,950 Very Low

HNW client ratio

7% Low

About

ThePARTNERS Wealth Management serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, delivering investment management, financial planning, and retirement‑plan advisory services. Like many multi‑team advisors, it offers both customized portfolios and model‑based management for discretionary accounts.

The firm combines internally developed Models and custom portfolios with access to third‑party model providers and outsourced third‑party investment managers (TPIMs), and its investment adviser representatives are required to use the Amplify Platform for back‑office, trading, and model access. Clients’ assets may be managed directly by ThePARTNERS, allocated to TPIMs, or placed into model or affiliated products, and the firm provides ERISA 3(21) plan services as well as ongoing oversight of outsourced managers.

Noteworthy distinguishing features include affiliated firms (Elite TAMP and Adaptive) that create Models and manage mutual funds/ETFs used in client portfolios, and the firm’s mandatory use of the Amplify Platform — which results in platform fees in addition to advisory fees. ThePARTNERS also uses third‑party tools such as Pontera for held‑away defined‑contribution plans and offers access to an estate‑planning software platform (Estately), discloses offering transition‑assistance payments to newly recruited advisors that can create conflicts of interest, and reported a resolved managerial regulatory matter in 2025.

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Expertise

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance

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Location

NW Corner Ocean Avenue and Mission Street, Second Level

Carmel by the Sea CA 93921

Advisors at this office

6

Advisors at this office

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Bart C

Series 66

Carmel by the Sea, CA

The Partners Wealth Management

Bart Cutino is a financial advisor at The Partners Wealth Management with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Centaurus Financial, Inc. and J P Turner & Company Capital Management, LLC. Outside of advising, he is a part owner and consultant at Sardine Factory, a family restaurant in Monterey, California. The Partners Wealth Management serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm utilizes a combination of custom portfolios and model-based management with access to third-party managers, operating through the Amplify Platform to support client accounts.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance
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Kendall B

Series 63, Series 65

Carmel by the Sea, CA

The Partners Wealth Management

Kendall Borchardt is a financial advisor at The Partners Wealth Management with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Cardea Capital Group and Lindner Capital Advisors. The Partners Wealth Management serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services through both customized portfolios and model-based management. The firm utilizes a combination of internal models, third-party model providers, and outsourced investment managers, supported by the Amplify Platform for back-office and trading functions.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance
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Gregory R

CFP®, Series 63

Carmel by the Sea, CA

The Partners Wealth Management

Gregory Rutherford is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with The Partners Wealth Management in Carmel by the Sea, CA. He has held positions at several firms, including Cetera Advisors LLC and Canter Compass LLC. Rutherford also owns and serves as Chief Compliance Officer at Elite Tamp LLC and Cavalier Investments LLC, which provide investment advisory and portfolio management services. The Partners Wealth Management serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans by offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm delivers both customized portfolios and model-based management through internally developed and third-party models, utilizing the Amplify Platform for investment operations and oversight.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance
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Justin B

Series 65

Carmel by the Sea, CA

The Partners Wealth Management

Justin Balas is a financial advisor at The Partners Wealth Management with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at firms including ELITE Portfolios, SVB Investment Services Inc, and Welton Investment Partners. In addition to his advisory role, he is the CEO and founder of Midcoast Asset Management, where he conducts investment research and consulting. The Partners Wealth Management serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans with investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm combines custom portfolios, internally developed and third-party models, and outsourced investment managers, utilizing the Amplify Platform for back-office support, trading, and model access.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance
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Trevin K

CFP®, Series 66

Carmel by the Sea, CA

The Partners Wealth Management

Trevin Kent is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at The Partners Wealth Management since 2021. He previously worked at Centaurus Financial Inc. for eight years. In addition to his advisory role, Kent serves as treasurer and bookkeeper for a family-owned dental practice, assisting with business planning and financial bookkeeping. The Partners Wealth Management provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of customized portfolios, model-based management, and access to third-party investment managers through the Amplify Platform.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance
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Gary G

Series 63, Series 65

Carmel by the Sea, CA

The Partners Wealth Management

Gary Gordon is a financial advisor with The Partners Wealth Management in Carmel by the Sea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hilton Capital Management and American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. His career includes multiple roles at The Partners Wealth Management. The Partners Wealth Management serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans by providing investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers both customized portfolios and model-based management, combining internally developed and third-party models, with advisors using the Amplify Platform for portfolio and trading management.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance
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