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Finding the Best Retirement Planners in Raleigh, North Carolina

Last Updated - April 14, 2025

Raleigh has 5 Retirementplanning.net vetted Retirement Planners and Advisors on the online list below for you to choose from and 50 non-vetted advisors in your local area. These retirement advisors in Raleigh, North Carolina have an average of 25 years of experience.

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List of Qualified Retirement Planning Advisors in Raleigh, North Carolina

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Qualifications
Firm CRD# 104510

Minimum Assets Required
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Advisory Services:

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Compensation/Fee

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Kenneth Nelson
AIFA®, CRPS®, CRPC®, AIF®
Nelson Wealth Advisors

Qualifications
CRD# 1780923
Firm CRD# 30613
Series 7, 9, 10, 24, 63, 65

Minimum Assets Required
$0

Advisory Services:

Not Specified

Compensation/Fee

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

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Coach Pete D'Arruda
RFC®, RICP®, MRFC
Capital Financial Advisory Group, LLC

Qualifications
CRD# 2756672
Firm CRD# 144374
Series 65

Minimum Assets Required
Not Specified

Advisory Services:

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

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Tom Morris
CASL®, CFP®, RICP®, RMA®, MBA, CLU®, ChFC®
Northwestern Mutual -Tom Morris

Qualifications
CRD# 5052940
Firm CRD# 2881
Series 7

Minimum Assets Required
$500,000

Advisory Services:

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

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Jacob Rice
CFP®, RICP®, CLU®, ChFC®
Piedmont Capital Advisors

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

Minimum Assets Required
$100,000

Advisory Services:

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 15 Retirement Planning firms in Raleigh, North Carolina (Ranked by AUM)

Rank Firm NameAssets Under ManagementTotal ClientsTotal AdvisorsFee Structure
1

4208 Six Forks Rd, Suite 1700
Raleigh, NC, 27609
$852,173,054,6171006031554
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees, Performance Based
2

4509 Creedmoor Road, Ste. 403
Raleigh, NC, 27612
$2,727,552,000922
A percentage of AUM, Other (CARRIED INTEREST)
3

100 E. Six Forks Road, Suite 200
Raleigh, NC, 27609
$1,965,083,2598913106
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
4

4208 Six Forks Road, Suite 920
Raleigh, NC, 27609-5769
$1,765,002,0004026
A percentage of AUM, Other (CARRIED INTEREST)
5

8540 Colonnade Center Drive,
Raleigh, NC, 27615
$1,729,333,0966086235
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
6

4242 Six Forks Road, Suite 950
Raleigh, NC, 27609
$1,692,644,7501345
A percentage of AUM, Performance Based, Other (BUSINESS ADVISORY SERVICES)
7

4270 The Circle At North Hills Street, Suite 200
Raleigh, NC, 27609
$1,660,902,219367038
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
8

301 Hillsborough Street, Ste 1020
Raleigh, NC, 27603
$1,629,393,167628
A percentage of AUM, Performance Based
9

3605 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 490
Raleigh, NC, 27612
$1,570,095,198716
A percentage of AUM, Performance Based, Other (CONSULTING)
10

1301 Annapolis Drive,
Raleigh, NC, 27608
$1,202,394,950115015
A percentage of AUM
11

5438 Wade Park Blvd, Suite 310
Raleigh, NC, 27607
$1,004,433,560459929
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
12

2626 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 380
Raleigh, NC, 27608
$805,142,43114116
A percentage of AUM
13

133 Fayetteville Street, 3rd Floor
Raleigh, NC, 27601
$709,788,1511127
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees, Performance Based
14

9212 Falls Of Neuse Rd., Suite 221,
Raleigh, NC, 27615
$700,896,438303328
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
15

100 E. Six Forks Road, Ste. 200,
Raleigh, NC, 27609
$691,452,92310779
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees, Commission Based

Information on Top Retirement Planning firms in Raleigh, North Carolina

QualificationsFirm CRD# 175112

Assets Under Management $852,173,054,617

No. Of Clients100603

Clients Per Financial Advisor65

CAPTRUST is a financial advisory firm situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. With a nearly $852B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 100603 clients. The team consists of 1554 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges
  • Fixed fees
  • Performance Based

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Pesnsion consulting services
  • Selection for other advisors
  • Publication of periodicals and newsletters
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 311710

Assets Under Management $2,727,552,000

No. Of Clients9

Clients Per Financial Advisor0

QHP CAPITAL, L.P. is a financial advisory firm situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. With a nearly $3B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 9 clients. The team consists of 22 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Other (CARRIED INTEREST)

Financial Planning Services

  • Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 149124

Assets Under Management $1,965,083,259

No. Of Clients8913

Clients Per Financial Advisor84

CAPITAL INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. With a nearly $2B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 8913 clients. The team consists of 106 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges
  • Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Pesnsion consulting services
  • Selection for other advisors
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 160359

Assets Under Management $1,765,002,000

No. Of Clients40

Clients Per Financial Advisor2

NOVAQUEST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. is a financial advisory firm situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. With a nearly $2B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 40 clients. The team consists of 26 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Other (CARRIED INTEREST)

Financial Planning Services

  • Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 44430

Assets Under Management $1,729,333,096

No. Of Clients6086

Clients Per Financial Advisor26

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC. is a financial advisory firm situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. With a nearly $2B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 6086 clients. The team consists of 235 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Selection for other advisors
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 310241

Assets Under Management $1,692,644,750

No. Of Clients13

Clients Per Financial Advisor0

PLEXUS CAPITAL is a financial advisory firm situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. With a nearly $2B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 13 clients. The team consists of 45 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Performance Based
  • Other (BUSINESS ADVISORY SERVICES)

Financial Planning Services

  • Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 305412

Assets Under Management $1,660,902,219

No. Of Clients3670

Clients Per Financial Advisor97

GUARDIAN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. With a nearly $2B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 3670 clients. The team consists of 38 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges
  • Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Pesnsion consulting services
  • Selection for other advisors
  • Other (CONSULTING)
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 305331

Assets Under Management $1,629,393,167

No. Of Clients6

Clients Per Financial Advisor0

TIVERTON ADVISORS, LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. With a nearly $2B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 6 clients. The team consists of 28 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Performance Based

Financial Planning Services

  • Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 152789

Assets Under Management $1,570,095,198

No. Of Clients7

Clients Per Financial Advisor0

HALIFAX INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. is a financial advisory firm situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. With a nearly $2B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 7 clients. The team consists of 16 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Performance Based
  • Other (CONSULTING)

Financial Planning Services

  • Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 148156

Assets Under Management $1,202,394,950

No. Of Clients1150

Clients Per Financial Advisor77

TRIANGLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT is a financial advisory firm situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. With a nearly $1B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 1150 clients. The team consists of 15 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM

Financial Planning Services

  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Education seminars/workshops
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 118443

Assets Under Management $1,004,433,560

No. Of Clients4599

Clients Per Financial Advisor159

FINANCIAL SYMMETRY INC. is a financial advisory firm situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. With a nearly $1B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 4599 clients. The team consists of 29 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges
  • Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Pesnsion consulting services
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 108076

Assets Under Management $805,142,431

No. Of Clients1411

Clients Per Financial Advisor235

CARDINAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC is a financial advisory firm situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. With a nearly $805M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 1411 clients. The team consists of 6 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 281615

Assets Under Management $709,788,151

No. Of Clients11

Clients Per Financial Advisor0

HCG FUND MANAGEMENT LP is a financial advisory firm situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. With a nearly $710M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 11 clients. The team consists of 27 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Fixed fees
  • Performance Based

Financial Planning Services

  • Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 173011

Assets Under Management $700,896,438

No. Of Clients3033

Clients Per Financial Advisor108

FOUNDERS FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. With a nearly $701M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 3033 clients. The team consists of 28 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges
  • Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Pesnsion consulting services
  • Selection for other advisors
  • Other (CONSULTING SERVICES)
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 104591

Assets Under Management $691,452,923

No. Of Clients1077

Clients Per Financial Advisor120

CAPITAL INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC is a financial advisory firm situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. With a nearly $691M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 1077 clients. The team consists of 9 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges
  • Fixed fees
  • Commission Based

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
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