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Ralph J. Romano

CAPITAL SYNERGY PARTNERS
Highland Park, IL
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CRD#: 812348
RR

Professional summary


Ralph James Romano is a registered financial advisor currently at CAPITAL SYNERGY PARTNERS located in Highland Park, Illinois.

Ralph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1975. Ralph has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO, Series 22TO, SIE and Series 1 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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EXECUTIVE PLANNING GROUP, LLC 980 VILLAS COURT HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035 OWNER/FIXED INSURANCE EFFECTIVE: 12/2018 40 HOURS PER MONTH/20 HOURS PER MONTH DURING MARKET HOURS

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

January 14, 2021 - Present

CAPITAL SYNERGY PARTNERS

RIA
BD
CRD#: 148733
Highland Park, IL
Current

January 14, 2021 - Present

CAPITAL SYNERGY PARTNERS

RIA
BD
CRD#: 148733
Highland Park, IL
Past

May 21, 2018 - December 31, 2020

SPC

RIA
CRD#: 110692
Deerfield, IL
Past

December 1, 2017 - April 2, 2018

SPC

RIA
CRD#: 110692
Deerfield, IL
Past

December 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020

SIGMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14303
Deerfield, IL
Past

May 20, 2015 - June 21, 2017

TLG ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111052
DEERFIELD, IL
Past

February 4, 2015 - June 21, 2017

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

July 8, 2013 - December 19, 2014

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
MT PROSPECT, IL
Past

June 28, 2013 - December 19, 2014

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 109524
MT PROSPECT, IL
Past

October 7, 2005 - May 9, 2013

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 615
NORTHBROOK, IL
Past

April 11, 2005 - May 9, 2013

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NORTHBROOK, IL
Past

June 30, 2004 - April 13, 2005

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
DEERFIELD, IL
Past

June 30, 2004 - April 13, 2005

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

September 20, 1999 - June 22, 2004

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10410
ROSEMONT, IL
Past

August 6, 1997 - June 22, 2004

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT
Past

January 20, 1997 - August 6, 1997

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

March 9, 1995 - December 31, 1996

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
ST. PAUL, MN
Past

January 29, 1981 - February 8, 1995

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

September 17, 1975 - March 17, 1981

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
Past

September 17, 1975 - March 17, 1981

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(9/5/2025)
IAR
California
(1/14/2021)
RR
California
(1/15/2021)
RR
Colorado
(3/2/2021)
RR
Illinois
(1/14/2021)
RR
New York
(8/20/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/19/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 22TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 9/12/1975
Registered Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CS
CAPITAL SYNERGY PARTNERS
CAPITAL SYNERGY PARTNERS | CAPITAL SYNERGY PARTNERS, INC.

CRD#: 148733 / SEC#: 801-117828, 8-68060

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2020 Terminated)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2013 Approved)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/27/2011 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/23/2011 Approved)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/5/2021 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/9/2018 Approved)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/5/2011 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/10/2017 Approved)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/28/2011 Approved)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/24/2011 Approved)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/24/2013 Approved)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/26/2011 Approved)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/10/2013 Approved)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/26/2011 Approved)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2018 Approved)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/10/2015 Approved)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/10/2018 Approved)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/22/2010 Approved)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/24/2012 Approved)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/28/2012 Approved)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/29/2011 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/12/2011 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/6/2012 Approved)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/9/2018 Approved)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/23/2015 Approved)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/5/2012 Approved)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/5/2011 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/26/2016 Approved)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/1/2011 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
2860 Michelle Drive, Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92606
Mailing Address
2860 Michelle Drive, Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92606
Phone number
(949) 442-7413
Established
California since 01/14/1999
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
21

FINRA licenses (50 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
ANDREW A. HOLDEN FAMILY TRUST 12/20/2000OWNER
EIDAROUS, REYHEENA MARIAFINOP4219599
GANDY, MATTHEW AUSTINPRINCIPAL7007855
HOLDEN, ANDREW ALANTRUSTEE & PRESIDENT3098455
SNIDER, RONALD EDWARDPRINICPAL2629896
STALEY, TIMOTHY ROYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER & AML OFFICER1663927

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts386
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 89,105,726

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Company Information


CAPITAL SYNERGY PARTNERS

CRD#: 148733Highland Park, IL

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