Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

Financial Service

Asheville, NC

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Asheville offers retirement income planning and access to Bank of America’s estate planning services.

  • retirement income planning
  • business owners and executives needing wealth planning
  • concentrated stock position guidance

Raymond James Financial Services

Financial Service

Asheville, NC

Raymond James Financial Services lists integrated financial planning, investment, tax, estate, insurance, and trustee services for Asheville.

  • Coordinating investment management with tax and estate planning
  • Retirement planning and relocation in retirement
  • Financial planning for divorced individuals

OneMain Financial

Financial Service

Asheville, NC

OneMain Financial serves Asheville with $1,500–$35,000 secured or unsecured personal loans and funds potentially available within one hour of closing.

  • debt consolidation
  • urgent unexpected expenses
  • auto purchases and repairs

Money as fast as 1 hour after loan closing

Earth Equity Advisors, Llc

Financial Service

Asheville, NC

Earth Equity Advisors has specialized in sustainable, responsible, and impact investing since 2004 and offers financial planning alongside portfolio management.

  • Investors seeking portfolios aligned with environmental and social values
  • Investors wanting to identify fossil fuel, weapons, tobacco, and other questionable holdings
  • Investment portfolios over $500,000 seeking a complimentary Impact X-Ray

Alfie

Financial Service

Asheville, NC

Alfie provides spec-home and build-to-rent construction loans in North and South Carolina, with typical 2–3-week closings and no tax returns required.

  • Spec-home construction projects in North Carolina or South Carolina
  • Build-to-rent projects for real estate investors
  • Builders who own the lot and need first-lien construction financing

Typical 2-3 week closing timeline; funding can occur as soon as 3 weeks after receipt of a completed application

Asheville Merchant Advocates

Financial Service

Asheville, NC

Asheville Merchant Advocates serves Western North Carolina businesses with over two decades of payment card industry experience and high-risk payment expertise.

  • Small businesses seeking credit card processing fee analysis
  • Businesses implementing cash discounting or compliant surcharging
  • Businesses needing Interchange Plus pricing

Kenneth Frenke & Co

Financial Service

Arden, NC

Kenneth Frenke & Co. provides fee-only financial planning from a Biblical perspective, including $150 overview meetings and Monte Carlo-based plans.

  • Retirement planning requiring detailed financial projections
  • Families seeking fee-only investment management
  • Clients wanting insurance, tax, estate, and investment issues coordinated

Financial Service in nearby counties

FAQ

How much does a financial planning consultation cost in Asheville?

Kenneth Frenke & Co. lists a $150 financial overview meeting. Its asset-management fees start at 1% annually with a $1,250 minimum; other firms may use different fee structures.

What should I look for when comparing financial advisors?

Check whether the advisor is fee-only or fiduciary, what services are included, and whether the firm handles your specific need. Raymond James states that its fiduciary service acts only in clients' best interests, while Kenneth Frenke & Co. uses a fee-only structure.

How quickly can I get a personal loan for an emergency expense?

OneMain Financial lists emergency, medical, auto-repair, and debt-consolidation loans from $1,500 to $35,000. It says funds may be available as soon as one hour after loan closing, subject to approval and closing requirements.

How long does construction-loan financing usually take?

Alfie lists a typical two- to three-week closing timeline after receiving a completed application. Its construction loans are aimed at LLCs or corporations building spec homes or build-to-rent projects, not owner-occupied residences.