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Capital Advantage, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$1,271,441,753

Clients

661

53% high-net worth

Advisors

9

of 16 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

73

High

Average account size

$1,923,512

About

Capital Advantage, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals (including high-net-worth clients), trustees, retirement plans, charitable organizations and business entities, generally requiring a portfolio minimum of $500,000 (which may be waived in certain circumstances). The firm manages a multi-advisor team and oversees client portfolios on a discretionary basis, with financial planning services available upon request.

Investment decisions combine fundamental and technical analysis and consider a range of macro indicators (e.g., interest rates, consumer confidence, money supply); portfolios may include mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities and fixed income, and Capital Advantage may allocate assets to unaffiliated independent managers for portions of client assets. The firm treats cash as an asset class, may use defensive cash positions or custodian sweep accounts when appropriate, and will implement ESG criteria only when specifically directed by a client.

A notable feature of Capital Advantage is its use of third‑party referral arrangements: the firm discloses that it may compensate non‑employee solicitors or “promoters” by paying a portion of advisory fees and has historically received client referrals through Schwab, for which it continues to pay participation fees even after terminating participation in the Schwab referral service. The firm also discloses it receives support services and other economic benefits from custodians such as Schwab and Fidelity, and factors these relationships into its custodian recommendations.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Wealth management

Fee options

Fixed

May charge flat fee in certain cases, amount not specified

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: $1,125 per quarter, may be waived or modified

Main office location

Capital Advantage, Inc.

1855 Olympic Blvd., Ste 300

Walnut Creek CA 94596, United States

Number of offices

2

Most active in

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

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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 Series 66 credentialed advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Advantage, Inc. since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Ian is a California Notary Public. Capital Advantage, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trustees, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $1.11 billion across several hundred accounts, utilizing a strategy that combines fundamental and technical analysis and includes a range of investment vehicles such as mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed-income securities.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Wealth management
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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, currently serving as an advisor at Capital Advantage, Inc. since 2011. He is based in Walnut Creek, CA, and holds a Series 65 license. Capital Advantage, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trustees, retirement and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $1.11 billion across several hundred accounts, employing both fundamental and technical analysis to guide investment decisions and conducting ongoing account reviews.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Wealth management
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Jason T

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Walnut Creek, CA

Capital Advantage, Inc.

Jason Terhune is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Capital Advantage, Inc. since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. He is also registered as an Independent Insurance Agent, a non-investment-related activity. Capital Advantage, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trustees, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $1.11 billion across several hundred accounts, employing both fundamental and technical analysis to implement client strategies tailored to goals and risk tolerance.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Wealth management
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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 and previously held roles at Consilium Wealth Management and Allianz Global Investors. Capital Advantage, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trustees, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to implement client strategies across various asset classes and regularly reviews accounts to align with client goals.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Wealth management
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Dawnalizabeth H

Series 65

Walnut Creek, CA

Capital Advantage, Inc.

Dawnalizabeth Henke is a financial advisor at Capital Advantage, Inc. in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Capital Advantage since 2006. Capital Advantage, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trustees, retirement and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis, manages assets across various securities, and conducts regular account reviews.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Wealth management
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Ian B

Series 65

Walnut Creek, CA

Capital Advantage, Inc.

Ian Burkhard is a financial advisor with Capital Advantage, Inc. in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Capital Advantage in 2021, he worked at KPMG LLC from 2018 to 2021. He has also been involved with the OCSB Alumni Association and the Isla Vista Food Coop. Capital Advantage, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trustees, retirement and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $1.11 billion across several hundred accounts, using a strategy that incorporates fundamental and technical analysis and treats cash as an asset class for defensive positioning.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Wealth management
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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. provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trustees, retirement and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $1.11 billion across several hundred accounts and employs both fundamental and technical analysis to guide investment decisions.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Wealth management
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Donna Z

Series 63

Walnut Creek, CA

Capital Advantage, Inc.

Donna Zinman is a financial advisor at Capital Advantage, Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Capital Advantage since 2005 and holds the Series 63 designation. Zinman serves as an Endowment Committee Member for the Moraga Education Foundation and Cancer Support Community, advising on investment goals and acting as a liaison between their boards and investment committees. Capital Advantage, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trustees, retirement and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $1.11 billion across several hundred accounts, employing fundamental and technical analysis to implement client strategies through a diversified portfolio including mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Wealth management
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Selma H

Series 65

Walnut Creek, CA

Capital Advantage, Inc.

Selma Hackett is a financial advisor at Capital Advantage, Inc. in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and has been with Capital Advantage since 2019. Capital Advantage, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trustees, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $1.11 billion across several hundred accounts, using a strategy based on personal client discussions, fundamental and technical analysis, and diversified asset allocation.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Wealth management
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