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Kyle Gardner, CRPC, AAMS, AWMA

Managing Partner

kgardner@tennysoncapitalpartners.com

Fostering a deep background in wealth management and life insurance that expands 13 years, Kyle co-founded Tennyson Capital Partners as a firm specializing in life insurance premium financing. As a thought leader within the industry, he provides high level guidance to clients and their advisors in the purchase and funding of large life insurance policies. 

Kyle lends his time as a speaker and presenter at conferences, webinars and client educational events. Together with his business partner, Les Rosenblatt, he has created The Leveraged Distribution Strategy and The Leveraged Legacy Strategy to implement unique planning solutions for wealthy families and business owners across the country. 

Kyle graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2004 with a Bachelor of Business Administration. His concentration of study included majors in Managerial Finance with an emphasis in Investment Analysis, Insurance & Risk Management as well as a minor in Real Estate. Kyle is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), an Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) and an Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA). 

Kyle is the former President of the Rebel Club of DFW, the Dallas-Ft. Worth Alumni chapter of Ole Miss. He and his wife, Teresa, have one son. While away from the office, Kyle enjoys playing golf and taking family vacations as much as possible.

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Les Rosenblatt

Managing Partner

lrosenblatt@tennysoncapitalpartners.com

As president of Tennyson Capital Partners, Les brings 25+ years of experience and leadership to the market place.  Les has dedicated himself to serving medical professionals and business owners, by providing unique planning strategies and consulting thru "life's lessons".  By specializing in income distribution planning, Les has developed a niche of professional clientele. 

Les has held leadership roles and managed registered financial advisors in the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex for several large financial institutions, including Allegiant Wealth Management (MassMutual), AIG/VALIC, and AXA Advisors.

Les and his wife, Barbara, live in North Texas. When not working, Les enjoys many different activities, which include spending time with his four adult children, running, fishing, and giving back to the community by staying active in various community organizations.

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Erica Adams

VP, Advanced Case Design

972.608.3871
eadams@tennysoncapitalpartners.com

Erica joined the TCP team in 2015 and brings over 25 years of industry experience. She has unique expertise in the full spectrum of life insurance sales processes; everything from case design and structuring to new business underwriting, and implementation from both the carrier and brokerage side. More than half of her time in the industry has focused on Advanced Markets strategies, Captive Insurance structures, and a particular focus on Premium Financing.

Erica & her husband, Christopher, have two adult sons and an elementary-age daughter.  She came to Dallas from the Chicago area over 10 years ago, however now resides in and telecommutes from the Philadelphia area.  Outside of work and kid's activities, Erica enjoys doing home projects, gardening, theater, and country dancing.

 

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Brandi Ripaldi

New Business Manager

972.930.5423
Bripaldi@tennysoncapitalpartners.com

Brandi joined Tennyson Capital Partners in 2018 and brings more than 20 years of industry experience. As the New Business & Service Manager, she is the liaison between clients, advisors, and insurance carriers, making sure the lines of communication remain open.

Brandi was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. She and her partner, Steve, bonus daughter, Reagan, along with two dogs, Doreen & Bowie, live in Frisco, Texas. Brandi is a proud aunt to three beautiful nieces and six handsome nephews.  When not attending family activities and sport games, Brandi enjoys going to movies, music, cooking, and travel.

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