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Find the Best Financial Advisors in North Carolina

North Carolina is home to a thriving financial industry, with a growing number of financial advisors and advisory firms serving the needs of the state's diverse population. With a population of over 10 million people and a relatively low cost of living compared to other states, North Carolina is an attractive place to live and work. For individuals looking to manage their personal finances, working with a vetted financial advisor can be a smart choice. Financial advisors provide personalized advice and guidance on a range of financial matters, including investment strategies, retirement planning, wealth management, estate planning, and more. WiserAdvisor can help individuals in North Carolina connect with these qualified and trustworthy financial advisors.

Finding the Top Financial Advisor in North Carolina

Last Updated - May 30, 2025

North Carolina has 7 WiserAdvisor vetted Financial Planners and Advisors on the online list below for you to choose from. These financial advisors in North Carolina have an average of 31 years of experience.

NOTE: The list of vetted financial advisors in North Carolina mentioned below does not include all the advisors in our network due to their compliance listing restrictions. More vetted advisors may be available when you use our free match service to compare financial advisors near you in North Carolina.

List of Qualified Financial Advisors in North Carolina

Financial Advisor Experience AUM Minimum Assets Fee Structure
Coach Pete D'Arruda
RFC®, RICP®, MRFC
CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
1500 Town Side Drive, Suite 200,
Apex, NC 27502
31 Years Not Specified Not Specified Fee-Based
Tom Morris
CASL®, CFP®, RICP®, RMA®, MBA, CLU®, ChFC®
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL -TOM MORRIS
240 Leigh Farm Rd,
Ste 400,
Durham, NC 27707
Not Disclosed Not Specified $500,000 Fee-Based
Tony Montanari
CIMA®
ACM WEALTH MANAGEMENT
1927 S. Tryon Street,
Suite 205,
Charlotte, NC 28203
26 Years $150,000,000 $500,000 Fee-Based
Ross Kirwan
MBA, CFP®
CARNEGIE PRIVATE WEALTH
6101 Carnegie Blvd, Suite 520,
Charlotte, NC 28209
17 Years Not Specified $0 Fee-Based
Poterack Capital Advisory
Servicing Nationwide,
Cashiers, NC 28717
35 Years Not Specified $500,000 Fee-Only
Strategic Investment Partners
Accredited Investment Advisor
1508 Military Cutoff Rd.,
Suite 206,
Wilmington, NC 28403
50 Years Not Specified Not Specified Fee-Based
Altrius Capital Management, Inc.
CFP®, CFA®
1323 Commerce Drive,
New Bern, NC 28562
27 Years $510,000,000 $500,000 Fee-Only

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Qualifications CRD# 2756672
Firm CRD# 144374
Series 65

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Hourly, Commissions, Flat Fee, Based on Assets


Office Location 1500 Town Side Drive, Suite 200,
Apex,
NC
27502
Phone Number 919-657-4201

Known as "Coach Pete" on the radio, Mr. D'Arruda has over 31 years in the financial arena with NO complaints. Coach Pete is also a SMARTVESTOR PRO with Dave Ramsey. He has authored 6 books and co-authored 2. Two of his books have reached the best-sellers list on Amazon. The most noteworthy book, Successonomics, is one that Coach Pete co-authored with Steve Forbes. But, by far, his favorite book just happens to be his most recent, 7 Baby Steps to a ridiculously Reliable Retirement Income. His newest book, AMERICA ASKS COACH is a great read as well. He has just been named to the prestigious Forbes Leadership Council and will be submitting at least 6 articles a year to Forbes. He is a graduate of The University of North Carolina. He is a proud father of daughter, Caroline, age 17 with his wife, Kim. A+ rating with the BBB (Better Business Bureau) and the National Ethics Association.

About Capital Financial Advisory Group, LLC

Capital Financial Advisory Group, LLC

Known as "Coach Pete" to his listeners and clients, Coach Pete and his firm are a committed group of professional fiduciaries dedicated to providing superior investment advice to their high networth clients. Coach Pete is also a SMARTVESTOR PRO with Dave Ramsey. A fiduciary is any person or institution that has the power to act on behalf of another in situations that require great trust, honesty, and loyalty. His radio show, "The Financial Safari" first aired in 2005 and can be heard weekly on more than 50 stations nationwide. Other Shows founded and hosted by Coach Pete are AMERICA'S 401K SHOW, ROCK ON RETIREMENT, and A+ RETIREMENT. All these shows are heard weekly throughout North Carolina and much of the nation. Also known as the King of Income Planning, Coach Pete's approach to systematic, lifetime income planning is followed by many who wish to reduce retirement worries. The firm provides personalized investment and income strategies as well as tax and estate evaluation for all sizes of portfolios and estates. Call today and see if this is the family atmosphere you've always wanted.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Tax Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities


Qualifications CRD# 5052940
Firm CRD# 2881
Series 7

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Commissions, Flat Fee, Based on Assets


Office Location 240 Leigh Farm Rd,
Ste 400,
Durham,
NC
27707
Phone Number 919-401-0331

I live in Durham, North Carolina, in the heart of the Research Triangle. I have a wonderful wife of 37 years, Lynn, and a daughter and son. My favorite activities involve spending time with friends and family. I love to ski, play golf, camp, and I walk with my father most every day. Service has always been a part of my family history. My parents were physicians, my grandparents missionaries in China and small business owners. My other relatives are college professors, business owners, estate attorneys, missionaries and foundation executives, and my two grown children are both educators. Most of my family went to Wake Forest University, though my loyalty lies with UNC and Duke. I earned an undergraduate degree with focus on Economics, Business, and Psychology from UNC in Chapel Hill, NC. Not realizing that would be a perfect background for financial planning, I kept reinventing myself as an executive to create value in 14 high-growth startups. In my spare time while running the IT group for a highly profitable 24/7/365 manufacturing facility (part of a Fortune 20 company), I earned a Duke MBA. In 2005 I decided to start a financial planning practice, garnering my CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professional designation three years later. Since then I've accumulated another 7 planning designations, and I still attend upwards of 15 conferences and industry events a year: I believe it's my obligation to clients to keep on top of current research, changes in policy, and thought leadership so I can serve them better and get them to the best possible outcomes. I specialize in financial independence, life, and legacy planning for clients in or near retirement, as well as business owners and executives.

About Northwestern Mutual -Tom Morris

Northwestern Mutual -Tom Morris

You have decisions in your financial picture, you're the CEO of your financial life. Your job is to take all these ideas and decisions and make sure there's no gaps or overlaps. You have an asset management, risk management, and tax management divisions in your business management. One question: when you think about your whole financial picture, when was the last time someone besides you saw the whole thing in one place? Our team is going to do a deep dive on the whole picture and report back to you about what you're doing that's really well-aligned, and typically find a few areas to talk about. And more importantly, there are going to be some strategy things that you didn't know you didn't know. At the end of the day, financial planning is not just about the numbers -- how much you have and how much you need -- but about why the things you want are important to you. We go into much, much deeper planning than the math alone would dictate because we want to help people live focused on the joy in their lives. It's about the finances supporting your life, not your life supporting the finances.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Insurance Products & Annuities


Qualifications CRD# 3089483
Firm CRD# 10740
Series 7, 31, 63, 65

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Hourly, Flat Fee, Based on Assets


Office Location 1927 S. Tryon Street,
Suite 205,
Charlotte,
NC
28203
Phone Number 877-707-5429

Tony is the founder and lead financial advisor of ACM Wealth Management. He is a Registered Investment Advisor and currently holds the Series 7, 63, 65 and 31 licenses. Additionally, he is a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) professional, a designation that is earned in conjunction with the Wharton School of Business and the Investments & Wealth Institute. Tony has been named a Five Star Wealth Manager eight times by Charlotte Magazine for Best in Client Satisfaction. He has also been interviewed and quoted by local TV and print as well as national publications like The Wall Street Journal, FOX Business, Dow Jones News, Thomson Reuters, Wealth Management Magazine and FUNDfire. Tony is a member of the UNC Rams Club and is a life member of the UNC Alumni Association. He is a former member of Verdict Ridge Country Club, and an active member of the Investments & Wealth Institute and the Financial Services Institute. Tony is also a past board member of Sally's YMCA and East Lincoln Betterment Association. He resides in the Steele Creek/Lake Wylie area of Charlotte with his wife Lesley, and their three children, Evan, Logan and Emma.

About ACM Wealth Management

ACM Wealth Management

As a fee-based independent advisor, ACM Wealth Management creates unbiased, customized investment strategies to help build, protect and transfer client's wealth. We take a comprehensive and customized approach to your financial situation. Understanding what is most important to you, we then develop a clear long term plan that considers your needs, your goals, and your priorities. After the initial plan is developed we take an active role in your pursuit of these goals.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Investment Advice & Management, Insurance Products & Annuities


Qualifications CRD# 5364235
Firm CRD# 6413
Series 7, 63, 66

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Flat Fee, Based on Assets


Office Location 6101 Carnegie Blvd, Suite 520,
Charlotte,
NC
28209
Phone Number 704-733-6897

Ross Kirwan is a Certified Financial Planner with 17 years of financial services experience. Ross transitioned to becoming a financial advisor after witnessing firsthand how proper financial guidance impacts families during life's unexpected moments, which he witnessed at the passing of a parent at a young age. Ross combines his skill in portfolio design and economic analysis with Carnegie Private Wealth's resources to build clear, practical financial plans. His thorough understanding of markets and investments, backed by advanced technology and flexible solutions, helps clients navigate their financial decisions with confidence. Ross serves as an Elder at his church while also serving on the board of a local nonprofit, which both reflect his commitment to meaningful impact. This same care and attention shapes how he helps families make smart financial choices for their future.Connect with Ross and Carnegie Private Wealth to align your finances with what matters most.

About Carnegie Private Wealth

Carnegie Private Wealth

We guide our clients through an ongoing process that clarifies their financial goals and encourages the implementation of strategies designed to pursue them. We get to know our clients and their challenges on an intimate level, so we can help them identify areas of potential risk and opportunity. Our goal is to simplify financial decisions, making them easy for clients to understand and approach with confidence. Our clients entrust us to help plan their financial future because were attentive, engaged and experienced.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Tax Advice and Services


Qualifications Firm CRD# 155216
Series 65

Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Hourly, Flat Fee, Based on Assets


Office Location Servicing Nationwide,
Cashiers,
NC
28717
Phone Number 704-366-5776

About Poterack Capital Advisory

Poterack Capital Advisory

We offer wealth management and advice for high net worth families and individuals. As a fully-virtual wealth management firm, we focus on being a strong match with families we serve, without regard to zip code. We seek to optimize tax efficiency and planning, organize estate planning, and mitigate portfolio overlap and expenses. We bring a partner mindset to all client engagement. We want to be a family's CFO that never forgets who is the CEO --- you!

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Investment Advice & Management, Tax Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities


Qualifications Firm CRD# 39543
Series 7, 66

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Hourly, Based on Assets


Office Location 1508 Military Cutoff Rd.,
Suite 206,
Wilmington,
NC
28403
Phone Number 910-509-7230

About Strategic Investment Partners

Strategic Investment Partners

We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in our relationship with you, our client. We endeavor to know and understand your financial situation and provide you with personalized information, services, and products to help you reach your goals. Strategic Investment Partners is a sub-branch of Conway & Company Financial Services. We operate as FIDUCIARIES so we are ethically and legally required to invest our client assets in their best interest. A long-term perspective of the Dow Jones Industrial Average reveals the reality there are extended periods of time which the US equity market will trend upwards, and also long periods of time where the market will instead stagnate or move generally lower. Our Fact-Based Strategy - Underpinning our Fact-Based strategy is a set of core beliefs about the market. These core beliefs are: 1. We don't know where the market will go - and neither does anyone else. 2. Wherever the market goes, it will get there by trending. 3. Along the way, there will be outperformers and underperformers. Armed with these three core beliefs, we are well equipped to handle whatever the market brings - ALL WITHOUT HAVING TO MAKE A SINGLE PREDICTION. Using supply and demand analysis, our Fact- Based strategy concentrates on identifying outperformers to include in our portfolios. Together, they give us the "when" and "what" - the two essential ingredients of success.

Advisory Services Provided:

Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Estate Planning & Trusts


Qualifications Firm CRD# 121529
Series 63, 65, 66

Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Based on Assets


Office Location 1323 Commerce Drive,
New Bern,
NC
28562
Phone Number 252-638-7598

About Altrius Capital Management, Inc.

Altrius Capital Management, Inc.

Altrius Capital is a wealth and investment management firm dedicated to providing sound risk adjusted returns through our proprietary process which focuses on global revenue generation, value and above average income. Our value-driven, income-focused process, is comprised of individual stocks and bonds designed to meet the retirement and investment goals of our clients. For more information, please visit our website www.altriuscapital.com.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Tax Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts


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Top Financial Advisor Firms in North Carolina (Ranked by AUM)

Firm Name No. of Advisors No. of Clients AUM Fee Structure
CAPTRUST
4208 Six Forks Rd, Suite 1700, Raleigh, NC 27609
1554 100603 $852,173,054,617
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees, Performance Based
ALLSPRING GLOBAL INVESTMENTS, LLC
1415 Vantage Park Drive, 3rd Floor, Charlotte, NC 28203
1015 9416 $429,024,440,167
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees, Performance Based
BARINGS LLC
300 S. Tryon Street, Suite 2500, Charlotte, NC 28202
985 343 $307,726,562,224
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees, Performance Based
ALLSPRING FUNDS MANAGEMENT, LLC
1415 Vantage Park Drive, 3rd Floor, Charlotte, NC 28203
513 8078 $300,798,686,558
A percentage of AUM, Performance Based
BRIGHTHOUSE INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC
11225 North Community House Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277
31 6685 $137,561,001,775
A percentage of AUM, Other (FOR SERVICES DESCRIBED IN ITEM 5 (G)(12), THERE IS NO FEE.)
STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
4350 Congress Street, Suite 1000, Charlotte, NC 28209
181 3215 $66,746,472,114
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees, Performance Based
WELLS FARGO INVESTMENT INSTITUTE, INC.
550 South Tryon Street, 40th Floor, Charlotte, NC 28202
251 20338 $43,998,251,201
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
ALIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
9335 Harris Corners Parkway, Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28269
60 219477 $33,737,582,682
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees, Other (SET-UP FEES AND RELATED SERVICES)
ALUMINA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
6302 Fairview Road, Suite 520, Charlotte, NC 28210
3 2 $14,681,685,404
Fixed fees, Other (FEE DETERMINED AS A % OF CLIENT TOTAL CAPITAL)
INDEPENDENT ADVISOR ALLIANCE, LLC
11215 N. Community House Rd., Ste. 775, Charlotte, NC 28277
230 52309 $12,826,908,245
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
GLOBAL ENDOWMENT MANAGEMENT, LP
224 W Tremont Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28203
72 33 $11,558,231,568
A percentage of AUM, Performance Based
ADHESION WEALTH ADVISOR SOLUTIONS
2825 South Blvd, Suite 500, Charlotte, NC 28209
50 40484 $10,771,561,842
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
TRUEBRIDGE CAPITAL PARTNERS
1011 South Hamilton Road, Suite 400, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
38 196 $8,363,744,672
A percentage of AUM, Performance Based
RIDGEMONT PARTNERS MANAGEMENT, LLC
101 S. Tryon Street, Suite 3400, Charlotte, NC 28280
58 33 $7,634,744,615
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees, Performance Based
WEDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLP
301 South College Street, #3800, Charlotte, NC 28202-6002
26 234 $7,583,000,000
A percentage of AUM

    Frequently Asked Questions

    When choosing a financial advisor in North Carolina, it's best to look for information about an advisor's experience, credentials (CFP, ChFCs, CFAs, etc.), education, compensation method, and adherence to ethics. For more information, refer to this guide on choosing the best financial advisor in North Carolina.

    Financial advisors in North Carolina utilize different compensation methods such as charging a percentage of assets under management (AUM), hourly fees, flat fees, or commissions from product sales. Understanding your advisor's compensation structure is crucial and being aware of potential conflicts of interest that could impact their advice. To gain a better understanding of how financial advisors charge, read more on the costs of hiring a financial advisor.

    Yes, financial advisors can provide valuable guidance and support regardless of the size of your portfolio. Even with a small amount to invest, an advisor can help you develop a tailored plan to reach your financial goals, mitigate risks, and make informed financial decisions. To explore how financial advisors can assist with investment management and grow your portfolio, read more about the impact of asset allocation on your portfolio.

    Financial advisors listed on our directory for the state of North Carolina offer a range of services, including retirement planning, investment management, estate planning, tax planning, insurance planning, and wealth management. They help clients set financial goals, create a budget, make investment decisions, and manage their wealth. Read on to better understand how financial advisors can assist you with the various services they provide.

    When choosing a financial advisor in North Carolina, it's important to research their experience thoroughly, credentials (such as CFP, ChFCs, CFAs), education, compensation method, and commitment to ethical practices. To further research financial advisors, follow our guide on the the FINRA BrokerCheck tool. For more information, refer to this guide on choosing the best financial advisor in North Carolina.

    In North Carolina, financial advisors are typically required to have qualifications that comply with state and federal regulations, such as holding licenses as investment advisor representatives (IARs) and often having credentials such as Certified Financial Planners (CFP), Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA), Chartered Financial Consultants (ChFC), and more. Click the "View Full Profile" button of each advisor listed in the directory to further explore a specific financial advisor's qualifications.

    Financial advisors in North Carolina can be compensated through fees, commissions, or a mix of both. Fee-only advisors charge fees solely for their services and don't earn commissions from product sales. Fee-based advisors may follow a hybrid model, combining commissions and fees. Commission-based advisors earn their income solely by selling financial products and receive a percentage of the sale. To learn more about financial advisor fees and the factors affecting them, explore the costs of hiring a financial advisor.