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Find Top Financial Advisors in Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, North Carolina is the second most populated city in the Southeast and continues to grow. As the third fastest growing city in the United States, it's not surprising that Charlotte is a bustling business hub, key financial hub and home to many universities. Having a well educated population, subtropical climate and a cost of living 5% lower than the national average, Charlotte is considered to be a great place to live, go to school, and retire. There are about 4,000 financial advisors working in the Charlotte area and finding a financial advisor that works best with your specific financial means could be challenging. WiserAdvisor is here to help make this decision less difficult. We can help people like you connect with 2-3 financial fiduciary financial advisors that suit your own particular financial requirements and can help meet your financial goals.


We have been in business for the last 2 decades and constantly update and maintain a highly trusted directory of vetted fiduciary advisors that meet rigorous standards. You need a financial advisor who will understand your specific financial situation, and has the relevant financial qualifications in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Finding the Top Financial Advisor in Charlotte, North Carolina

Last Updated - November 26, 2025

Charlotte has 1 WiserAdvisor vetted Financial Planners and Advisors on the online list below for you to choose from. These financial advisors in Charlotte, North Carolina have an average of 10 years of experience.

NOTE: The list of vetted financial advisors in Charlotte, 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 Charlotte, North Carolina.

Qualified Financial Advisors in Charlotte, North Carolina

Financial Advisor Experience AUM Minimum Assets Fee Structure
Jacob Rice
CFP®, RICP®, CLU®, ChFC®
PIEDMONT CAPITAL ADVISORS
123 Broad St, Suite C,
Kernersville, NC 27284
10 Years $100,000,000 $100,000 Fee-Based

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Information on Qualified Financial Advisors in Charlotte, North Carolina

Qualifications CRD# 6478580
Firm CRD# 6413
Series 7, 63

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


Office Location 123 Broad St, Suite C,
Kernersville,
NC
27284
Phone Number 336-816-3801

Jacob leads a nationally known wealth management practice serving clients in search of holistic financial planning. Jacob has a desire for helping his successful clients reach their financial goals and protect their legacy by designing a fully optimized plan focusing on tax efficiency, estate/creditor protection, and efficient accumulation/decumulation methods. If this peeks your interest, reach out to our team for a consultation. jacob@piedmontcapitaladvisors.com Core Values: 1. Faith 2. Family 3. Excellence 4. Transparency 5. Generosity

About Piedmont Capital Advisors

Piedmont Capital Advisors

Securities and Advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a Registered Investment Advisor. Member FINRA & SIPC. The LPL Financial representatives associated with this website may discuss and/or transact securities business only with residents of the following states: NC, SC, VA, GA, AL, AZ, CA, FL, IL, KY, MD

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, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities


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

Firm Name No. of Advisors No. of Clients AUM Fee Structure
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
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
ASANA PARTNERS, LP
2151 Hawkins Street, Suite 1100, Charlotte, NC 28203
117 6 $7,143,965,742
A percentage of AUM, Performance Based
HORIZON INVESTMENTS LLC
6210 Ardrey Kell Road, Ste 300, Charlotte, NC 28277
74 3367 $4,466,593,018
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees

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