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Black Card Circle

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Client assets under management

$96,597,905

Clients

460

7% high-net worth

Advisors

6

of 7 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

77

High

Average account size

$209,995

About

Black Card Circle is a registered investment adviser team that provides portfolio management and written financial planning to individuals, high‑net‑worth individuals, trusts and charitable organizations. The firm prepares customized financial plans addressing retirement, estate, education, insurance, cash‑flow and related planning topics.

The firm generally implements portfolios using Modern Portfolio Theory principles—diversifying across cash equivalents, fixed income, domestic and international equities, with systematic rebalancing—and typically uses ETFs and mutual funds while occasionally selecting individual securities. Unlike most peer teams, Black Card Circle manages the majority of assets on a non‑discretionary basis, requiring client approval before executing trades, and it does not aggregate client trades, which can affect execution timing and rebalancing.

Notable distinctions include the firm’s large non‑discretionary asset base and its explicit no‑aggregation practice, both of which are uncommon among similar firms and may influence operational cadence and transaction outcomes. Several team members maintain outside business activities (including insurance licenses, real‑estate interests, and creative/production roles); the firm discloses these relationships and maintains a Code of Ethics and conflict‑disclosure procedures to address potential conflicts.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting

Expertise

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Debt management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees typically range from $1,500 to $50,000, depending on service complexity

Percentage

Up to 1.50% annually

Project-based

$350 per hour

Main office location

Black Card Circle

Las Vegas NV, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

California · Nevada · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Kevin H

Series 66

Las Vegas, NV

Black Card Circle

Kevin Holmes is a financial advisor at Black Card Circle with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Waddell & Reed Inc. from 2015 to 2021. Holmes is also associated with various insurance carriers through W&R Insurance Agency. Black Card Circle is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides portfolio management and written financial planning, operating as a team of six advisors that follow a Modern Portfolio Theory approach with diversified allocations and non-discretionary, trade-by-trade client consent execution.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Debt management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Ryan T

Series 66

Las Vegas, NV

Black Card Circle

Ryan Tape is a financial advisor at Black Card Circle with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. from 2015 to 2018. Outside of advising, he serves as Treasurer for the Gold Coast Golf Association. Black Card Circle is a team of six advisors serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides portfolio management and financial planning based on Modern Portfolio Theory, managing accounts on a non-discretionary basis with client approval required for each transaction.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Debt management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Kay Anne I

Series 66

Sherman Oaks, CA

Black Card Circle

Kay Anne Imperial is a financial advisor at Black Card Circle with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Waddell & Reed and Barry Craine. Outside of advising, she owns a small production company, PR Films LLC, which is currently inactive and in the process of consolidation. Black Card Circle is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and charitable organizations with portfolio management and financial planning. The firm operates as a team of six advisors, employing a non-discretionary, trade-by-trade consent model and generally following Modern Portfolio Theory with diversified allocations.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Debt management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Lotay Y

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Las Vegas, NV

Black Card Circle

Lotay Yang is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Black Card Circle in Las Vegas, NV. His prior work includes roles at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance agencies. Outside of finance, he is involved in the entertainment industry as an actor and executive producer of the Hollywood motion picture "The Razor's Edge," starring Tommy Lee Jones and James Franco. Black Card Circle is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm operates as a team of six advisors, providing portfolio management and financial planning using a non-discretionary, client-directed execution model that emphasizes diversified allocations and periodic rebalancing aligned with Modern Portfolio Theory.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Debt management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Barry C

Series 66

Sherman Oaks, CA

Black Card Circle

Barry Craine is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Black Card Circle with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Black Card Circle since 2020 and has been involved with various insurance carriers and Waddell & Reed, Inc. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is active as a licensed insurance agent specializing in life insurance, fixed annuities, and fixed index annuities. Black Card Circle is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning through a team of six advisors and follows a non-discretionary, client-directed trade consent model with a focus on diversified allocations aligned with Modern Portfolio Theory.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Debt management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Bret F

Series 63, Series 65

Las Vegas, NV

Black Card Circle

Bret Ferrante is a financial advisor with Black Card Circle in Las Vegas, NV, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Black Card Circle since 2018 and previously worked with John Miller and John Manocchio. Outside of advisory work, Ferrante serves on the board of the Rotary Club of Greater Van Nuys and is a member of the Rotary District 5280 Finance Committee. Black Card Circle is a team of six advisors serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and charitable organizations with portfolio management and financial planning. The firm follows Modern Portfolio Theory with diversified allocations and manages client accounts on a non-discretionary basis, requiring client approval for individual transactions.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Debt management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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