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Cardea Capital Advisors, LLC

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Client assets under management

$123,940,349

Clients

256

10% high-net worth

Advisors

7

of 9 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

37

Low

Average account size

$484,142

About

Cardea Capital Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to a mix of individual and institutional clients as well as to financial professionals. The firm offers asset‑allocated model portfolios, financial planning, separately managed accounts, sub‑advisory arrangements, and TAMP/back‑office support described in its brochure.

Its investment approach is grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, using diversified, risk‑based model portfolios constructed from institutional mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs and, where appropriate, private or alternative investments. Portfolios are designed with target allocations and quarterly rebalancing, with manager due diligence that considers performance, risk, fees and organizational stability.

Noteworthy distinctions in the brochure include explicit support for other advisers—wholesaling, marketing and sales support and back‑office TAMP services—and the firm’s role as a sub‑advisor and manager selector for registered investment advisers. The firm also highlights working with clients who hold pre‑IPO or privately held securities preparing for liquidity events, notes a recent internal shift of AUA mandates within its Fourcore ownership to refocus Cardea on traditional AUM for retail clients, and indicates it conducts educational seminars or workshops as part of its adviser/client outreach.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Financial Professional

Fee options

Percentage

Up to 1.5% per annum, billed quarterly or monthly, negotiable and may be waived or reduced for certain accounts such as employee and personal accounts of advisors

Other

Account minimum: $100,000.00

Main office location

Cardea Capital Advisors, LLC

601 21 St Street, Suite 300

Vero Beach FL 32960, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Alabama · Arizona · California · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Massachusetts · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Kendall B

Series 63, Series 65

Vero Beach, FL

Cardea Capital Advisors, LLC

Kendall Borchardt is a financial advisor at Cardea Capital Advisors, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Lindner Capital Advisors and Emerge Capital Management. Borchardt has been with Cardea Capital Advisors and its predecessor since 2020. Cardea Capital Advisors provides investment and advisory services to financial professionals as well as retail and institutional clients, offering diversified, risk-based model portfolios and a range of supplemental strategies. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory approach and supports clients with discretionary and non-discretionary account management, financial planning, and operational resources.

Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Founder/Business Owner Financial Professional
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Roxanna G

Series 63, Series 65

Coral Gables, FL

Cardea Capital Advisors, LLC

Roxanna Guinan is a financial advisor at Cardea Capital Advisors, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at IP Financial Advisory Services, World Choice Securities Inc, Equinox Securities, Inc., and Claraphi Advisory Network LLC. Cardea Capital Advisors provides investment and advisory services to financial professionals, retail, and institutional clients, utilizing diversified, risk-based model portfolios grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, TAMP and sub-advisory services, and access to supplemental investment strategies for accredited investors.

Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Founder/Business Owner Financial Professional
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Patrick T

Series 63, Series 65

Vero Beach, FL

Cardea Capital Advisors, LLC

Patrick Thomas is a financial advisor with Cardea Capital Advisors, LLC in Vero Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lindner Capital Advisors from 2012 to 2020 and has been with Cardea Capital Advisors since 2020, currently also affiliated with MPWM Advisory Solutions, LLC. Cardea Capital Advisors provides investment and advisory services to financial professionals and both retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with diversified, risk-based model portfolios and offers additional strategies such as separately managed accounts and custom bond portfolios.

Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Founder/Business Owner Financial Professional
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Richard R

Series 63, Series 66

Vero Beach, FL

Cardea Capital Advisors, LLC

Richard Roscelli is a financial advisor at Cardea Capital Advisors, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Atomi, Belpointe Asset Management, Renaissance Asset Management, National Asset Management, and National Securities Corp. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance producer with Belpointe Insurance, LLC. Cardea Capital Advisors provides investment and advisory services to financial professionals as well as retail and institutional clients, using diversified, risk-based model portfolios grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, TAMP and sub-advisory solutions, and supports both individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Founder/Business Owner Financial Professional
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Kevin R

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Atlanta, GA

Cardea Capital Advisors, LLC

Kevin Ross is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor at Cardea Capital Advisors, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Cape Securities, Inc., Cape Investment Advisory, Inc., Bridgeway Wealth Partners, Saxony Securities, Equitable Advisors, LLC, and AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Ross volunteers with ZOA, a nonprofit focused on advancing the US-Israel relationship, combating anti-Semitism, and protecting civil rights. Cardea Capital Advisors provides investment and advisory services to financial professionals and both retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes diversified, risk-based model portfolios grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and offers additional strategies such as separately managed accounts and custom bond portfolios, serving individual and high-net-worth clients.

Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Founder/Business Owner Financial Professional
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Charles W

CFP®, Series 66

Vero Beach, FL

Cardea Capital Advisors, LLC

Charles Wood is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cardea Capital Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2019, and previously was affiliated with Lindner Capital Advisors, LLC. Wood also operates Wood Investment Group, LLC, through which he manages investment portfolios and provides advisory services. Cardea Capital Advisors offers investment and advisory services to financial professionals, retail, and institutional clients. The firm employs a risk-based, diversified investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, providing model portfolios, financial planning, and separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients.

Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Founder/Business Owner Financial Professional
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Jeffrey K

Series 63, Series 65

Jacksonville, FL

Cardea Capital Advisors, LLC

Jeffrey Kopp is a financial advisor with Cardea Capital Advisors, LLC in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cardea Capital Advisors since 2020 and has been with Lindner Capital Advisors, Inc. since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the Prison Ministry Director for the Church of Eleven22, acting as the point of contact for the Florida Department of Corrections to coordinate chapel sermons. Cardea Capital Advisors provides investment and advisory services to financial professionals as well as retail and institutional clients, offering asset-allocated model portfolios, financial planning, and separately managed accounts. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with diversified, risk-based portfolios constructed from low-cost institutional mutual funds and ETFs, targeting multi-year investment horizons.

Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Founder/Business Owner Financial Professional
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