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Capital Advisors, Ltd., LLC

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Client assets under management

$1,302,030,705

Clients

1,058

56% high-net worth

Advisors

11

of 14 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

96

High

Average account size

$1,230,653

About

Capital Advisors provides discretionary and non‑discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), business entities, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, managing roughly $1.37 billion for just over 1,000 clients. The firm also advises ERISA and individual retirement plans and can deliver stand‑alone planning and consulting services when requested.

Portfolios are constructed around client objectives and typically use mutual funds, exchange‑traded funds, individual equities and bonds, with ongoing monitoring, rebalancing, and cash managed as an asset class; the firm will implement margin, options or short‑selling strategies at a client’s direction. Capital Advisors also uses AI tools under a formal AI policy for analysis and reporting, with human review, vendor due diligence and limits on sharing nonpublic information.

Notable distinctions include that many firm representatives are also registered representatives of a broker‑dealer and licensed insurance agents and can implement commission‑based products, and the firm engages third‑party promoters for client introductions—arrangements the brochure discloses as potential conflicts of interest. The firm offers comprehensive aggregation/reporting of external assets through a third‑party service, provides certain custody‑type services (e.g., bill‑paying, trustee roles) that trigger annual surprise CPA examinations, and states it does not recommend cryptocurrency investments.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Social Security optimization Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management

Occupation focus

Executive Founder/Business Owner

Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning and consulting services charged fixed fees generally ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 depending on scope and professional.

Percentage

Up to 1.25% annually (negotiable based on various factors)

Commissions

Clients may engage representatives as registered representatives of Lincoln Investment to purchase commission products; commissions vary and no advisory fee is charged in addition to commissions.

Project-based

Financial planning and consulting services charged hourly from $200 to $400 per hour depending on scope and professional.

Other

Fee-only: Investment advisory fees generally up to 1.25% annually, negotiable; financial planning fixed fees range from $5,000 to $15,000; hourly rates from $200 to $400 depending on services and professionals involved.

Main office location

Capital Advisors, Ltd., LLC

20600 Chagrin Blvd Suite 1115

Shaker Heights OH 44122, United States

Number of offices

11

Most active in

Arizona · California · Florida · Illinois · New Hampshire · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Jacob B

Series 66

Shaker Heights, OH

Capital Advisors, Ltd., LLC

Jacob Baucco is a financial advisor at Capital Advisors, Ltd., LLC in Cleveland, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Capital Advisors and Lincoln Investment in 2023, he worked at the University of Dayton and has experience in several other roles including in construction and hospitality. Capital Advisors manages approximately $1.246 billion in discretionary assets and serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting, utilizing a range of investment vehicles with ongoing portfolio monitoring and rebalancing.

Social Security optimization Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Daniel O

CFP®, Series 66

Shaker Heights, OH

Capital Advisors, Ltd., LLC

Daniel Obrien is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Capital Advisors, Ltd., LLC. He has been with Capital Advisors and Capital Analysts since 2011 and has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2012. Obrien also holds a managerial role in wealth management and portfolio analysis within Capital Advisors. Capital Advisors manages approximately $1.246 billion in discretionary assets and serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting, employing a range of investment vehicles and maintaining a defensive cash strategy.

Social Security optimization Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Zachary A

CFP®, Series 66

Shaker Heights, OH

Capital Advisors, Ltd., LLC

Zachary Abrams is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Capital Advisors, Ltd., LLC. He has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2012 and has been with Capital Advisors Ltd. since 2005. Abrams serves on the board of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland and chairs its committee advising on retirement plan allocations. He is also the founder of Strai, a chatbot platform focused on short-term rental owners. Capital Advisors manages approximately $1.246 billion in discretionary assets and serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of investment management and financial planning services, employing a diversified approach that includes mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and REITs, with ongoing portfolio monitoring and rebalancing.

Social Security optimization Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Erin D

Series 66

Shaker Heights, OH

Capital Advisors, Ltd., LLC

Erin Donahue is a financial advisor with Capital Advisors, Ltd., LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Lincoln Investment, AFS International, and Financial Planners of Cleveland, Inc. Donahue is also involved in wealth management support activities within her firm. Capital Advisors manages approximately $1.25 billion in discretionary assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management along with financial planning, employing a range of investment vehicles and maintaining a conservative approach to cash management.

Social Security optimization Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Patrick H

CFP®, Series 63

Shaker Heights, OH

Capital Advisors, Ltd., LLC

Patrick Hanratty is a financial advisor with Capital Advisors, Ltd., LLC, holding the CFP® and Series 63 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Lincoln Investment since 2012 and has been affiliated with Capital Analysts, Incorporated and Capital Advisors Ltd. since 1993. Hanratty is also involved in insurance sales as part of his financial planning services. Capital Advisors, Ltd. manages approximately $1.25 billion in discretionary assets and serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and ERISA trustee-directed plan advisory services, implementing portfolios through a range of securities while maintaining specific cash management practices.

Social Security optimization Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Robert H

CFP®, CFA®, Series 66

Shaker Heights, OH

Capital Advisors, Ltd., LLC

Robert Holub is a financial advisor with Capital Advisors, Ltd., LLC in Brecksville, OH, holding the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 designations. He has 22 years of industry experience and has been affiliated with Capital Advisors Ltd. since 2002, Capital Analysts Incorporated since 2008, and Lincoln Investment since 2012. Holub also serves as Chief Investment Strategist at Capital Advisors, supporting the firm’s financial planning activities. Capital Advisors manages approximately $1.246 billion in discretionary assets and serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management along with financial planning and ERISA trustee-directed plan advisory services, utilizing a diversified approach that includes mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, fixed income, and publicly traded REITs.

Social Security optimization Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Neil W

CFP®, Series 63

Shaker Heights, OH

Capital Advisors, Ltd., LLC

Neil Waxman is a financial advisor with Capital Advisors, Ltd., LLC, holding CFP® and Series 63 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Capital Advisors since 2010 and also maintains roles with Lincoln Investment and in life settlements. Waxman serves on multiple nonprofit boards, including the Jewish Federation of Cleveland and University School, and participates in philanthropic and community organizations. Capital Advisors manages over $1.2 billion in discretionary assets, serving individuals, businesses, trusts, and nonprofit entities with investment management, financial planning, and ERISA trustee-directed plan services. The firm employs a disciplined approach using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and REITs, with an emphasis on cash management and does not exercise discretionary authority over cryptocurrency investments.

Social Security optimization Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Mark C

Series 63, Series 65

Shaker Heights, OH

Capital Advisors, Ltd., LLC

Mark Ciulla is a financial advisor with Capital Advisors, Ltd., LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked with Lincoln Investment since 2012 and has been involved in life settlements since 2011. Ciulla has served as owner and managing director of Capital Advisors, Ltd., LLC since 2010. Capital Advisors manages approximately $1.25 billion in discretionary assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management along with financial planning and ERISA trustee-directed plan advisory services, employing a portfolio approach that integrates mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and REITs with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing.

Social Security optimization Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Nathan C

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63

Shaker Heights, OH

Capital Advisors, Ltd., LLC

Nathan Creviston is a CFP® and ChFC® affiliated with Lincoln Investment, with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment Planning and Capital Advisors, Ltd. since 2018, and previously held roles at Northwestern Mutual and other firms. Lincoln Investment is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer managing approximately $18.9 billion in assets, serving individuals, employers, retirement plan participants, charitable organizations, corporations, and other advisers. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, third-party manager access, and retirement plan advice, with a combination of advisory and brokerage operations.

Social Security optimization Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Melissa C

CFP®

Shaker Heights, OH

Capital Advisors, Ltd., LLC

Melissa Costello is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience. She is affiliated with Capital Advisors, Ltd., LLC and has held roles at Lincoln Investment since 2012 and Capital Analysts Inc since 2004. At Capital Advisors, she serves as a Financial Analyst and Director of Compliance, performing financial planning and compliance duties. Capital Advisors manages approximately $1.25 billion in discretionary assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, business entities, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management alongside financial planning, utilizing a range of securities and maintaining defensive cash positions as part of its investment approach.

Social Security optimization Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Mary K

CFP®

Shaker Heights, OH

Capital Advisors, Ltd., LLC

Mary Kozar is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Capital Advisors, Ltd., LLC since 2010 and has been associated with Lincoln Investment since 2012. Her role includes financial planning analysis and support. Capital Advisors manages approximately $1.25 billion in discretionary assets and serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning services, implementing portfolios with mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and REITs, while maintaining distinctive cash management practices.

Social Security optimization Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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