Live Oak Private Wealth combines CFP-led comprehensive planning with CTFA trust and estate guidance, retirement planning, charitable giving, and goals-based investment plans.
Sullivan Wealth Management offers personalized financial planning and investment advice with access to Ameriprise's investment research and secure online account tools.
clients seeking personalized financial planning based on individual goals
investors wanting ongoing market and economic analysis
Eastwood Wealth combines retirement-focused financial planning with proactive management of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities, real estate and business interests.
people planning for retirement and future income
clients seeking coordinated financial planning across investments, taxes, insurance and estate planning
investors wanting proactive management across multiple asset types
Gaskins Gibson Capital provides retirement investing, estate conservation, and insurance planning, with Stephen Gaskins bringing over 40 years of client experience.
Nabell Winslow Investments & Wealth Management provides custom portfolio management and retirement income planning with team members holding RICP®, ChFC®, and MSFS credentials.
retirees needing tax-efficient income streams
pre-retirees planning retirement distributions
business owners coordinating personal and business finances
FSL Advisors develops investment strategies around each client's risk tolerance, time horizon, and goals, with offices in Carolina Beach and Hammondsport.
Copley Investment Management provides fee-based fiduciary investment advice and retirement-plan support, with Ron Copley, PhD, CFA, leading a firm founded in 1985.
How much do investment advisors in New Hanover County charge?
The supplied profiles do not list specific fees or account minimums for most firms. Ask whether compensation is asset-based, hourly, commission-based, or a combination, and request the total annual cost before opening an account.
What should I check before choosing an investment advisor?
Compare the advisor’s specialties, credentials, investment approach, account minimums, and compensation structure. For example, South Atlantic Capital lists a $250,000 minimum and a concentrated 20–25-stock strategy, while Live Oak lists SEC registration and CFP, CTFA, and CFA credentials.
How long does investment planning usually take?
The supplied profiles do not state a standard turnaround time. Comprehensive planning generally requires an introductory meeting, financial documents, risk and goal discussions, and time to prepare recommendations, so ask each firm for its expected schedule.
Can an investment advisor help with an urgent need for cash?
Investment advisors primarily handle portfolio and financial planning rather than emergency cash services. Ask about withdrawal timing and liquidity before investing money you may need soon.
Do New Hanover investment advisors need to be registered?
Registration and oversight depend on the firm, services, and assets managed. The supplied information identifies Live Oak as an SEC-registered investment adviser and South Atlantic Capital as registered in North Carolina; verify current registration and disclosures before engaging any firm.