Capasso Planning Partners provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, selecting other managers, education planning, estate planning, insurance, philanthropic planning, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 251–500 clients last fiscal year.
Capasso Planning Partners reports 358 clients. They include 280 individual clients, 60 high-net-worth individuals, and 17 corporations and other businesses. Of its assets, 98.1% ($269M across 1,066 accounts) are managed with discretion; $5.13M across 7 accounts are not. It advised 25 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 78% | 37% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 17% | 58% |
| Charitable organizations | <1% | <1% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 5% | 5% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 280 | $101M | 36.8% | $360K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 60 | $159M | 57.9% | $2.65M |
| Charitable organizations | 1 | $81.5K | 0.0% | $81.5K |
| Corporations and other businesses | 17 | $14.5M | 5.3% | $852K |
| Total | 358 | $274M | 100% | $766K |
- Clients
- 280
- Regulatory AUM
- $101M
- AUM share
- 36.8%
- Avg. per client
- $360K
- Clients
- 60
- Regulatory AUM
- $159M
- AUM share
- 57.9%
- Avg. per client
- $2.65M
- Clients
- 1
- Regulatory AUM
- $81.5K
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- $81.5K
- Clients
- 17
- Regulatory AUM
- $14.5M
- AUM share
- 5.3%
- Avg. per client
- $852K
Total
- Clients
- 358
- Regulatory AUM
- $274M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $766K
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 25
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 251–500
Capasso Planning Partners charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Portfolio Management Fees. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$1M | 1.00% |
| $1M–$3M | 0.80% |
| $3M–$4.5M | 0.70% |
| $4.5M–$6M | 0.60% |
| $6M and above | 0.50% |
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial planning
- Financial planning is a fixed fee of $1,500 to $100,000 for a plan, or an hourly fee of $250 to $350, with a $2,400 minimum.
Charles Capasso owns 50% to 75% of Capasso Planning Partners. The leadership team of Capasso Planning Partners includes Chief Compliance Officer Michael O'Connor. It has 5 employees, 4 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Michael O'ConnorChief Compliance Officer
- Charles CapassoManaging Member
Investment adviser representatives
2 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Charles Dustin Capasso
- Michael Brady O'Connor
Staff
- 5 employees
- 4 in advisory functions
- 3 state-registered reps
- 1 soliciting firm
- Owns 50% to 75% of Capasso Planning Partners LLC
Charles Capasso
Control person · since January 2018
Capasso Planning Partners’ regulatory assets grew 1.8× from $150M (March 2021) to $274M (April 2026); clients fell from 378 to 358 and employees from 8 to 5.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | $274M | 358 | 5 | 1 |
| June 2025 | $328M | 647 | 9 | 1 |
| March 2024 | $333M | 655 | 13 | 2 |
| March 2023 | $281M | 550 | 11 | 2 |
| April 2022 | $255M | 422 | 11 | 3 |
| March 2021 | $150M | 378 | 8 | 2 |
Besides its headquarters, Capasso Planning Partners has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in South Carolina.
South Carolina · 1 listed address
- 635 East Bay Street, Suite C, CharlestonHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Capasso Planning Partners LLC
- Headquarters
- 635 East Bay Street, Suite C, Charleston, SC 29403
- Website
- capassoplanningpartners.com
- Phone
- 843-608-8487
- @capassoplanningpartners
- SEC file
- 801-120995
- Founded
- 2018
- Structure
- South Carolina LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Capasso Planning Partners uses Charles Schwab ($292M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Capasso Planning Partners has custody of $52.4M in client assets for 189 clients.
The filed custodian amounts total more than regulatory assets under management. Each amount is shown as filed.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Orlando, FL · $292M100%
At year end, Capasso Planning Partners’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (85%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $201M across 86 positions; the largest are State Str SPDR S&P 500 ETF T (18.5%), SPDR Series Trust (9.5%) and First TR Exchng Traded FD VI (7.0%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks8%
- Funds85%
- Cash2%
- Other5%
- Private investments and 529 plans3%
- Derivatives2%
Reported 13F holdings
- $201M
- Reported 13F value
- 86
- Positions
- 64.9%
- In the 10 largest
- +8.2%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- State Str SPDR S&P 500 ETF T · TR Unit18.5%
- SPDR Series Trust · ST Str PR Sp15009.5%
- First TR Exchng Traded FD VI · FT Ladd Buff ETF7.0%
- Vanguard Tax-managed Fds · Van FTSE Dev Mkt6.8%
- SPDR Series Trust · ST Inter ETF5.8%
- SPDR Series Trust · ST Str Sp600sm C5.3%
- American Centy ETF TR · Avantis Emgmkt3.1%
- iShares TR · 1 3 YR Treas BD3.1%
- Apple Inc.3.0%
- First TR Exchange-traded FD · First TR Enh New2.8%
Together, the ten largest are 64.9% of reported value.
How many clients does Capasso Planning Partners have?
Capasso Planning Partners has 358 clients and manages $274 million for them, as of April 2026. They include 280 individual clients, 60 high-net-worth individuals, and 17 corporations and other businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 23 April 2026
What services does Capasso Planning Partners offer?
Capasso Planning Partners provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, selecting other managers, education planning, estate planning, insurance, philanthropic planning, and tax planning.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file; Part 2A brochure, Item 4
How much does Capasso Planning Partners charge?
Capasso Planning Partners charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Portfolio Management Fees. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Source: ADV PART 2A-CAPASSO PLANNING PARTNERS LLC, filed 20 April 2026
Which custodians does Capasso Planning Partners use?
Capasso Planning Partners’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Orlando, FL), with $292M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 23 April 2026
How many financial advisors does Capasso Planning Partners have?
Capasso Planning Partners has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 5 employees, and 4 perform investment advisory functions. None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Capasso Planning Partners invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Capasso Planning Partners’ separately managed accounts held 85% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 8% exchange-traded equities, 3% other, 2% derivatives and 2% cash and equivalents. The 3% other category is described as: Private Investments and 529 Plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Capasso Planning Partners?
Capasso Planning Partners’ direct owner is Charles Capasso (50% to 75%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 23 April 2026
How does Capasso Planning Partners get paid?
Capasso Planning Partners is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Is Capasso Planning Partners registered with the SEC?
Yes, Capasso Planning Partners has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 28 April 2021. Its CRD number is 294673 and its SEC file number is 801-120995.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 23 April 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Capasso Planning Partners?
Capasso Planning Partners’ main office is at 635 East Bay Street, Suite C, Charleston, SC 29403. Its phone number is 843-608-8487. Its website is capassoplanningpartners.com.