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Payne Capital Management, LLC

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Client assets under management

$1,299,281,631

Clients

964

36% high-net worth

Advisors

9

of 17 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

107

Very High

Average account size

$1,347,803

About

Payne Capital Management provides financial planning, consulting and portfolio management to individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), pension and profit‑sharing plans, trusts, estates, corporations, business entities and charitable organizations. Services are delivered under written engagement agreements and the firm manages client assets on both discretionary and non‑discretionary bases.

The firm’s investment process is grounded in methodologies derived from Modern Portfolio Theory and emphasizes goal‑oriented planning, risk limitation and personalized service; Payne CM tailors portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, options and unaffiliated independent managers. As of December 31, 2025 Payne CM reported material assets managed both discretarily (about $803.6 million) and non‑discretarily (about $536.9 million), noting that non‑discretionary accounts require client approval before transactions.

Notable features that distinguish Payne CM from many peers include a multi‑office structure and the explicit use of derivatives and borrowing within separately managed accounts: the brochure discusses options strategies (including covered call writing) and the availability and risks of margin or securities‑based loans. The firm also makes use of advisor‑only mutual funds (e.g., Dimensional Fund Advisors), provides clients access to the eMoney reporting platform, and discloses reliance on third‑party technologies, including AI tools, in its processes.

Client services

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

Expertise

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees reported in Form ADV Part 1 but not specifically detailed in brochure.

Percentage

0.40% to 1.00% annually (negotiable within this range based on various factors)

Project-based

Hourly charges reported in Form ADV Part 1 but not specifically detailed in brochure.

Main office location

Payne Capital Management, LLC

231 West 29 Th Street, Suite 1002

New York NY 10001, United States

Number of offices

12

Most active in

California · Colorado · Connecticut · Delaware · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Maryland · Massachusetts · Nebraska · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Texas · Virginia

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Christopher P

Series 65

Blue Bell, PA

Payne Capital Management, LLC

Christopher Payne is a financial advisor at Payne Capital Management, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Payne Capital Management since 2011. Payne Capital Management offers comprehensive wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, non-profits, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach uses quantitative methods based on Modern Portfolio Theory and tailors portfolios to client risk tolerances and goals, employing a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, options, and independent managers.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Jennifer A

CFA®, Series 65

Miami, FL

Payne Capital Management, LLC

Jennifer Angell is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Payne Capital Management, LLC since 2015. She holds a Series 65 license and is based in Miami, FL. Payne Capital Management provides comprehensive wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, non-profits, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a quantitative investment process based on Modern Portfolio Theory, customizing portfolios across various asset types and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Robert P

Series 63, Series 65

Ocean City, NJ

Payne Capital Management, LLC

Robert Payne is a financial advisor at Payne Capital Management, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Payne Capital Management since 2008. Payne Capital Management provides comprehensive wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, nonprofit organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a quantitative investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, customizing portfolios according to client risk tolerances and goals, and offers a range of services including financial planning, consulting, portfolio management, and financial coaching.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Aaron D

CFP®, Series 65

Blue Bell, PA

Payne Capital Management, LLC

Aaron Dessen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with eight years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Payne Capital Management, LLC since 2017 and previously worked at CGO Consultants and Bridget's Steakhouse. Payne Capital Management provides comprehensive wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, non-profits, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a quantitative investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, customizing portfolios to client risk tolerances and goals, and offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and financial coaching.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Courtney G

CFP®, Series 65

Bronxville, NY

Payne Capital Management, LLC

Courtney Garcia is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience and has been with Payne Capital Management, LLC since 2014. She contributes to CNBC as a financial market commentator, providing insights on various programs. Payne Capital Management offers comprehensive wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, nonprofits, and retirement plans. The firm employs a quantitative investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and customizes portfolios to client-specific risk tolerances and goals.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Ryan P

Series 66

New York, NY

Payne Capital Management, LLC

Ryan Payne is a financial advisor at Payne Capital Management, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Payne Capital Management since 2008. Payne Capital Management provides comprehensive wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, non-profits, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach is based on quantitative methods from Modern Portfolio Theory and is tailored to client risk tolerances and goals, utilizing a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, options, and independent managers.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Francesca L

Series 65

New York, NY

Payne Capital Management, LLC

Francesca Lagrotteria is a financial advisor at Payne Capital Management, LLC with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Payne Capital Management since 2015. Payne Capital Management provides comprehensive wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, non-profits, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach is based on quantitative methods derived from Modern Portfolio Theory and is customized to client risk tolerances, time horizons, and goals.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Gaurav A

Series 65

New York, NY

Payne Capital Management, LLC

Gaurav Adhikari is a financial advisor at Payne Capital Management, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Payne Capital Management since 2015. Payne Capital Management offers comprehensive wealth management services including financial planning, consulting, portfolio management, and financial coaching. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, non-profits, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, employing a quantitative investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and customized to client-specific risk tolerances and goals.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Miranda C

Series 65

New York, NY

Payne Capital Management, LLC

Miranda Chiarella is a financial advisor at Payne Capital Management, LLC with a Series 65 designation. She has experience working at Morgan Stanley and Ss&C prior to joining Payne Capital Management in 2024. Her background also includes roles at Jackson Lewis PC, SUNY Geneseo, and the New York Power Authority. Payne Capital Management provides comprehensive wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, non-profits, and retirement plans. The firm employs a quantitative investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, customizing portfolios to client risk tolerances and goals across a range of asset types, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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