Brent earned his BS in business finance from the Martha & Spencer Love School of Business at Elon University. He has over 14 years of experience working with individuals and businesses helping them to meet their financial goals. His areas of focus include small business planning, retirement and income planning, estate planning and insurance needs. Brent enjoys helping clients simplify today's increasingly complex financial environment by designing financial plans tailored to the client's specific goals and objectives. He currently resides in Hickory with his wife, Michelle.
At our firm, we have the client - and only the client - in mind.
Our mission is to get to know and understand your needs, wants, and long-term goals. We want to help you develop, implement, and monitor a strategy that's designed to address your individual situation.
We understand the challenges families face today.
From managing debt to saving for college to retirement, these personal finance challenges can be overwhelming. Our commitment is to utilize all of our resources to help you pursue your goals.
We believe in thinking "out of the box" and we are not afraid to challenge conventional wisdom in our approach to investing and preserving wealth. All of our energy, commitment, and efforts are focused on you, the client, and your satisfaction.
Julie Dixon
Julie Dixon Carroll has 27 Years in the Financial Industry. Ranging from IPO Management, Estate Planning, Small Company PSPs and Individual investing. Displaying her Uniform Securities License as well as Securities Representative License and Life/Health Insurance License; she has the opportunity to provide knowledge on numerous investment vehicles.
She has served and continues to serve on numerous Community Boards, Counsels and Committees. She and her husband Michael live in Newton and have 2 children; Tiffany and Isaac.
Kenneth Kleva
Ken is a 36 year industry veteran. He has extensive experience working with individuals, small companies, insurance needs and estate planning.
Ken is a long term member of the Hickory Kiwanis Club, where he has served as president and Lt. Governor. Ken has also worked with the United Way and the Chamber of Commerce.
Ken and his wife Janice live in Hickory, and are members of the Corinth Church. They are proud parents of two adult daughters, Mary and Abigail.
General Information |
| Firm Start Year: | 2018 | |
| No.of Employees: | 2-4 | |
| States Licensed in: | NC |
| Number of Years with Current Firm: | 10 |
| Work with the following types of clients: | Non-Profit Organizations, Businesses, Individual Investors |
Services |
| Investment Types: | Alternative Investments, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), Bonds, Options & Futures, Stocks, Annuities, Insurance, Mutual Funds, Socially Responsible Investments (SRI) |
| Can meet clients in the following ways: | Your Home, Our Office, Via Phone, Via Email, Your Office, Video Conference |
Qualifications & Memberships |
| Insurance and Annuity Licenses: | Annuity, Health, Life, Variable Annuity, Variable Life, Disability |
Compensation and Fees |
| Fee Structure: | Fee-Based |
| Compensation Methods: | Based on Assets, Hourly, Flat Fee, Commissions |
Board Positions |
| Organization : | Family Guidance Center, Hickory NC |
| Position : | Vice President |
| Duration : | 01/2018-05/30/2026 |
Education |
| BS - Business Finance | Elon University
- Elon, NC 05/2000-05/2004 |
Registered Investment Advisor:
Yes
Registered Representative:
Yes
Investment Advisor Representative:
Yes
Acknowledged fiduciary:
Yes
Compliance Disclosures in Last 5 years:
Have a clean record
Criminal Disclosures in Last 5 years:
Have a clean record
| Mon. | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Tue. | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Wed. | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thu. | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Fri. | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
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