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There are hundreds of financial professionals in your area. However, choosing the right advisor that understands your financial situation and meets your needs may be quite daunting. WiserAdvisor has a network of vetted financial advisors and advisory firms and has listed them below. You can find the details of each advisor, such as their qualifications, service offerings, etc. that you could use while searching for the financial advisor that best suits your financial and investment 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.
Durham
has
4
WiserAdvisor vetted Financial Planners and Advisors on the online list below for you to
choose from and
39
non-vetted advisors in your local area. These financial advisors in
Durham
,
North Carolina
have an average of
33
years of experience.
NOTE: The list of vetted financial
advisors in
Durham
,
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
Durham, North Carolina.
| Financial Advisor | Experience | AUM | Minimum Assets | Fee Structure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
| Not Disclosed | $10,000,000,000 | Not Specified | Fee-Based | |
|
Kenneth Nelson
AIFA®, CRPS®, CRPC®, AIF® NELSON WEALTH ADVISORS 10604 Bent Twig Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613 |
35 Years | Not Specified | $0 | Fee-Based |
|
Coach Pete DArruda
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 |
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.
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
Firm CRD# 111167
Compensation/Fee Fee-Based
Office Location
3917 University Drive Suite 200,
Durham,
NC
27707
Phone Number
888-242-6766
Allworth Financial has been providing transparent, straightforward, and honest financial advice to individuals and families for more than 26 years. They are a fiduciary, fee-based firm that focuses on helping people achieve financial confidence. The advisors at Allworth are not salespeople, so their sole interest is providing the recommendations and advice people need to hear. During your free consultation, the advisor will listen to your goals, answer your questions, and lay out a series of next steps for success.
Advisory Services Provided:
Retirement Planning, Tax Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts
Qualifications
CRD# 1780923
Firm CRD# 30613
Series 7, 9, 10, 24, 63, 65
Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Hourly, Commissions, Flat Fee, Based on Assets
Office Location
10604 Bent Twig Drive,
Raleigh,
NC
27613
Phone Number
919-845-3339
Ken Nelson started in the investment industry in Manhattan immediately after the crash of 1987. He earned an Engineering degree from Tufts University and has very strong quantitative skills as evidenced by his perfect Math SAT score, and State Chess Championship. He became a branch manager of a major brokerage firm at age 26, one of the youngest in his firms history. Ken has provided economic commentary on TV and radio since 1990. He can be heard in the Triangle on 680AM. Ken earned his MBA (3.9 GPA) from Duke University in 2001. At graduation, Ken was asked by his Professors to return and guest lecture. Ken has guest lectured at Duke in the MBA program and Olli Program. Prior to the Covid pandemic in 2020, Ken taught a class on "The History of Money and Financial Markets" in the Olli Program. He is in the process of turning his course into a book. Ken has utilized Duke, UNC,and NC State Phd candidates, Masters candidates and undergraduates as interns since 1991. They help Ken with his academic research in the financial markets. Ken and his fiance' have 10 children and 6 grandchildren. Ken coached boys and girls soccer at the recreational, Challenge and Classic level periodically from 1992 - 2012 (mostly with CASL). Ken loves soccer, chess, skiing, history, and investments. While Ken has 35 years in the industry, he hopes to work 35 more. His investment practice is a family affair. His fiance' and son also work in the investment practice.
We are a committed group of professionals dedicated to providing superior investment advice to our corporate and high net worth clients. We average over 30 years of experience in the financial industry. We strive to provide the best, most professional and personalized service possible. We act honestly, with pride and integrity, and always in the best interest of our clients. We earn our clients trust and respect. We believe our knowledge, combined with the exceptional service we provide, ensure our clients are proud to recommend us to their family members, colleagues and friends. Also located at 9121 Anson Way, Suite #204, Raleigh NC, 27615
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.
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
| Firm Name | No. of Advisors | No. of Clients | AUM | Fee Structure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | 7392 | $817,766,323 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
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| 7 | 1345 | $708,980,344 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges
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| 8 | 419 | $403,384,379 | A percentage of AUM
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| 6 | 511 | $226,340,262 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
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| 4 | 82 | $117,026,150 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
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* Additional advisors listing is provided in partnership with Yext
| Financial Advisor | Office Location | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| 280 South Mangum Street, Suite 550, Durham, NC 27701 | 407-340-0241 | |
| 2525 Meridian Pkwy, Ste 60, Durham, NC 27713 | 919-361-9898 | |
| 2525 Meridian Pkwy, Ste 60, Durham, NC 27713 | 919-361-9898 | |
| 3100 Tower Boulevard, Suite 117, Durham, NC 27707 | 919-381-5780 | |
| 1058 West Club Blvd, Space 115, Durham, NC 27701 | 919-286-7700 | |
| 1502 West NC Highway 54, Suite 501, Durham, NC 27707 | 919-338-2079 | |
| 1816 Front Street, Suite 220, Durham, NC 27705 | 919-383-7421 | |
| 5417 Page Road, Durham, NC 27703 | 919-768-4877 | |
| 1415 W NC Highway 54, Ste 115, Durham, NC 27707 | 919-403-0071 | |
| 2525 Meridian Pkwy, Ste 60, Durham, NC 27713 | 919-361-9898 |
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