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Cynosure Portfolio Advisors LLC

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Client assets under management

$5,782,490

Clients

48

0% high-net worth

Advisors

8

of 8 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

6

Very Low

Average account size

$120,469

About

Cynosure Portfolio Advisors LLC provides portfolio advisory, integrated financial planning, consolidated reporting, investment consulting, and non‑discretionary mandate services to individual advisory clients, with a primary focus on retail, non‑high‑net‑worth clients; qualifying high‑net‑worth clients are typically referred to its affiliate, The Cynosure Group, LLC. The firm gathers client information on investment goals, tax position, risk tolerance and other factors to tailor Wealth Management Agreements and recommended services.

The firm constructs customized portfolios through strategic asset allocation using mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts and pooled vehicles, and performs ongoing monitoring and rebalancing; it also offers non‑discretionary consulting options (Consulting and Consulting Plus) for clients seeking advice without full discretionary management. Services are delivered under discretionary or non‑discretionary mandates as defined in each client’s agreement and fees are generally asset‑based.

What is distinctive is the firm’s affiliation with The Cynosure Group, LLC and its operating divisions, which sponsor private growth equity and private credit pooled investment vehicles, run OCIO and hedge-fund strategies, and operate a sports investment joint venture—arrangements that provide access to private‑market and pooled‑vehicle capabilities not commonly found at advisers with similar retail focus. The firm operates with a relatively small asset base (about $5.8 million) and a team of eight advisors across eight offices, a combination of small scale and multi‑office, multi‑division affiliation that differs from many peers.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Retirement income strategy

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed (flat) dollar amounts and fixed annual fee retainers may be charged for Integrated Financial Planning, Consolidated Reporting, and/or Investment Consulting Services

Percentage

0.30% - 1.5% based on assets under management (AUM) (negotiated rate)

Project-based

Hourly fees generally charged up to $400 per hour for Integrated Financial Planning and related services

Other

Minimum fee: Fixed annual minimum amounts may apply for Portfolio Advisory Services Fee-only: Fees for Integrated Financial Planning, Consolidated Reporting, and/or Investment Consulting may be charged as hourly rates (up to $400/hour), fixed fees, fixed annual retainers, or percentage of assets under advisement (up to 1.50% for Investment Consulting, up to 0.03% for Consolidated Reporting)

Main office location

Cynosure Portfolio Advisors LLC

111 South Main Street, Suite 2350

Salt Lake City UT 84111, United States

Number of offices

8

Most active in

Connecticut · Florida · Illinois · Massachusetts · New Jersey · New York · Texas · Utah

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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William M

CFP®, CFA®, Series 63, Series 65

Westford, MA

Cynosure Portfolio Advisors LLC

William Montague is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Cynosure Portfolio Advisors LLC and has previously worked at several firms including Morgan Stanley, Silicon Valley Bank, and Falcon Investment Advisors. Cynosure Portfolio Advisors LLC provides portfolio advisory and integrated financial planning services primarily to individual clients associated with its affiliate, The Cynosure Group, LLC, focusing on retail and non‑high‑net‑worth individuals with customized portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and separately managed accounts.

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Retirement income strategy
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John G

Series 65

Salt Lake City, UT

Cynosure Portfolio Advisors LLC

John Gunnin is a financial advisor at Cynosure Portfolio Advisors LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at several firms, including The Cynosure Group, SVB Wealth LLC, and Boston Private Wealth LLC. His background also includes roles outside finance, such as teaching at Colgate University and St. Mark's School of Texas. Cynosure Portfolio Advisors LLC provides portfolio advisory and integrated financial planning services primarily to individual clients related to or associated with its affiliate, The Cynosure Group, LLC. The firm creates customized portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and pooled vehicles, often exercising discretionary authority while offering non-discretionary evaluations for client opportunities.

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Retirement income strategy
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Emerson E

Series 65

Salt Lake City, UT

Cynosure Portfolio Advisors LLC

Emerson Edwards is a financial advisor at Cynosure Portfolio Advisors LLC in Salt Lake City, UT, holding a Series 65 designation. He has been with Cynosure since 2025 and previously attended Brigham Young University. Emerson also served a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Cynosure Portfolio Advisors provides portfolio advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual clients connected to its affiliate, The Cynosure Group, LLC. The firm constructs customized portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and other vehicles, typically with discretionary management and ongoing monitoring.

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Retirement income strategy
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Clayton C

CFA®, Series 63, Series 65

Salt Lake City, UT

Cynosure Portfolio Advisors LLC

Clayton Cochran is a CFA® charterholder based in New York, NY, with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cynosure Portfolio Advisors LLC and has previously worked at The Cynosure Group, SVB Wealth LLC, and AJ Wealth. Cynosure Portfolio Advisors LLC provides portfolio advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual clients connected to its affiliate, The Cynosure Group, LLC. The firm focuses on retail, non-high-net-worth individuals and builds customized portfolios using a range of investment vehicles, typically exercising discretionary authority with ongoing monitoring.

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Retirement income strategy
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Gary S

Series 65

Colts Neck, NJ

Cynosure Portfolio Advisors LLC

Gary Sica is a financial advisor at Cynosure Portfolio Advisors LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms, including Boston Private Wealth LLC and KLS Professional Advisors Group, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as general counsel for Ocean Avenue Management LLC, a family office. Cynosure Portfolio Advisors LLC provides portfolio advisory, integrated financial planning, consolidated reporting, and investment consulting services primarily to individual clients connected to its affiliate, The Cynosure Group, LLC. The firm builds customized portfolios through asset allocation among various investment vehicles and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Retirement income strategy
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Elizabeth S

Series 66

Salt Lake City, UT

Cynosure Portfolio Advisors LLC

Elizabeth Smoose is a financial advisor at Cynosure Portfolio Advisors LLC with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Goldman Sachs, AJ Wealth, and SVB Wealth LLC. Cynosure Portfolio Advisors LLC serves individual advisory clients, primarily those connected to its affiliate, The Cynosure Group, LLC. The firm offers customized portfolio advisory and financial planning services, focusing on retail clients and generally referring high-net-worth individuals to its affiliate for wealth management.

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Retirement income strategy
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Jared S

Series 66

Weehawken, NJ

Cynosure Portfolio Advisors LLC

Jared Schumann is a financial advisor at Cynosure Portfolio Advisors LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at SVB Wealth and UBS Financial Services. Cynosure Portfolio Advisors LLC provides portfolio advisory, integrated financial planning, consolidated reporting, and investment consulting primarily to individual clients associated with its affiliate, The Cynosure Group, LLC. The firm focuses on retail, non-high-net-worth individuals and builds customized portfolios through asset allocation among mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and pooled vehicles.

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Retirement income strategy
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Jason C

Series 65

Jupiter, FL

Cynosure Portfolio Advisors LLC

Jason Cain is a financial advisor at Cynosure Portfolio Advisors LLC with a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SVB Wealth LLC, The Cynosure Group, and BDO USA, LLP. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a lecturer at Columbia University School of Professional Studies. Cynosure Portfolio Advisors LLC provides portfolio advisory, financial planning, consolidated reporting, and investment consulting services primarily to individual clients connected to its affiliate, The Cynosure Group, LLC. The firm focuses on retail, non-high-net-worth individuals and builds customized portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and pooled vehicles.

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Retirement income strategy
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