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CWS CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC

14 CORPORATE PLAZA, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
Fiduciaryfee-onlySEC Registered
800-466-0020 www.linkedin.com/company/cws-capital-partners/ CRD #166871
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$268M
Assets Managed
25
Clients
52
Employees
10
Years Active
since 2016

Compensation Model

% of Assets (AUM)
Hourly Fees
Fixed / Flat Fees
Commissions
Performance Fees

Compensation type disclosed on SEC Form ADV Item 5C. Filed 46146. Specific fee percentages are available in this firm's Form ADV Part 2A brochure at adviserinfo.sec.gov.

Conflict of Interest Analysis

Broker-Dealer Affiliated: No

No broker-dealer affiliation. Lower risk of commission-driven advice.

Insurance Licensed: No

Not insurance licensed. Cannot sell you annuity or insurance products directly.

Custody of Client Assets: Yes

This firm has direct custody of client assets, rather than using an independent custodian. This is a higher-risk arrangement that requires additional regulatory safeguards.

Proprietary Products: No

Uses only third-party investment products. No proprietary product conflicts.

Regulatory & Disciplinary History

complaint46146

1 customer complaint(s)/arbitration(s) disclosed on Form ADV Item 11.

Resolved

Total complaints on record: 1

Complaint ratio: 4.00 per 100 clients

Industry average is approximately 0.15 complaints per 100 clients. A ratio above 0.30 is considered elevated.

Firm Details

Legal NameCWS CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC
CRD Number#166871
SEC RegisteredYes
Registration Date2016-04-05
States RegisteredCA
Assets Under Management$268M
Number of Clients25
Employees52
Compensation Typefee-only
Last ADV Filing46146

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is CWS CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC a fiduciary?

Yes. CWS CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC is a registered investment adviser (RIA) with the SEC, which means they are legally required to act as a fiduciary — putting your interests ahead of their own.

How does CWS CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC charge clients?

CWS CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC uses a fee-only compensation model. Full fee details are in their Form ADV Part 2A brochure at adviserinfo.sec.gov.

Does CWS CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC have any complaints?

Yes. CWS CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC has 1 complaint(s) on record. Their complaint ratio is 4.00 per 100 clients (industry average: ~0.15).

How does CWS CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC compare to other advisors in NEWPORT BEACH?

CWS CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC has a Red Flag Score of 87/100. There are 75 registered advisory firms in NEWPORT BEACH. Use our city page to compare firms side by side.

Where does this data come from?

All information is sourced from SEC Form ADV public filings (mandatory regulatory disclosures) and FINRA BrokerCheck records. Last updated: 2026-06-24. We do not accept payment from financial advisors.

Data source: SEC Form ADV (Parts 1 and 2A) filed with the Investment Adviser Registration Depository (IARD). Filing date: 46146. Last data refresh: 2026-06-24. AdvisorRanked does not verify the accuracy of SEC filings. This is not financial advice.