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Michael Pearl

Advisor at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC

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Firm

Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Location

Durham, NC 27707

Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

28 years

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Fee options

Percentage

Up to 2% annually; typical basic fee schedule is 2% annually, which may be negotiable and reduced based on client circumstances.

Commissions

Commissions up to 2% for Portfolio Review Services; also commissions may be earned by IARs through affiliated broker-dealers on sales of mutual funds, variable annuities, and other products.

Project-based

Hourly fee not to exceed $250/hour for Portfolio Review and Financial Planning Services.

Other

Account minimum: No minimum account size required; however, accounts may be subject to a minimum annual fee of $500, which may be negotiable. Minimum fee: Minimum annual fee of $500 may apply and is negotiable. Fee-only: Fee basis for Portfolio Review and Financial Planning Services with minimum $500 and maximum $2,500 fees.

Work history

Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC

2013 - Present (13 years)

Capital Investment Group, Inc.

2001 - Present (25 years)

Michael F.. Pearl, CPA

1988 - Present (38 years)

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Tim I

CFP®

Durham, NC

Iseler Financial

Tim founded Iseler Financial to help creative professionals build stability & security in their financial lives. The firm offers hourly engagements, one-time plans, ongoing financial planning, and investment management. Tim lives in Durham NC with his family and wonder dog, Yoshi. Prior to starting Iseler Financial, he spent 18 years in the music industry as a recording & touring audio engineer. And, even further back in time, Tim grew up on a family farm before graduating with honors with a degree in mathematics.

Artists or Creative Entertainment Industry Self-Employed Gen Y/Millennials (Born 1980-1995)

Brittany B

CFP®

Chapel Hill, NC

Hilltop Wealth Advisors, LLC

Brittany is a financial advisor at Hilltop Wealth Advisors, a fee-only financial planning firm located in Chapel Hill, NC. Brittany has been with the Hilltop team since 2014, when she started as a financial planning intern while earning her BA in Mathematics at UNC-Chapel Hill. She quickly discovered financial planning to be a perfect combination of problem solving and relationship building, which made it her ideal career path. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™(CFP®) professional and Certified Student Loan Professional (CSLP®), and is passionate about working with Gen X & Gen Y clients. Brittany lives in Raleigh with her husband and dog. When she’s not working, she loves cheering on the Carolina Hurricanes, exploring the local food scene, and traveling to the mountains.

Wealth management Doctor or Medical Professional Gen Y/Millennials (Born 1980-1995) Parents Young Families

Mikel C

Series 63, Series 65

Durham, NC

Fidelity

Mikel Chalmers is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he currently assists clients and their families in understanding and achieving their financial goals. He collaborates with clients to analyze all aspects of their financial lives and develops plans to work towards meeting those goals. Mikel has held several roles in the financial services industry, including Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023, and Paraplanner at Ameriprise Financial during 2020 and 2021. Prior to that, he was an Associate Advisor at Millennium Advisory Services from 2018 to 2020. He holds insurance licenses in both Arkansas and California.

General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting Debt management

Douglas W

Series 63, Series 66

Hillsborough, NC

Fidelity

Doug Wegman is an Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, specializing in working with corporate executives within the company's Executive Services business unit. He focuses on helping executives save for retirement and invest in a tax-efficient manner. Doug's experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as Benefits & Planning Consultant, Non-Qualified Plan Services Lead, and Defined Contributions Representative, demonstrating his expertise in compensation packages, benefit plans, and equity compensation strategies. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Doug has personal interests that include camping, golf, outdoor adventures, and spending time with pets.

Stock option exercise strategy Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Roth conversion strategy General retirement planning Executive

Craig W

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Chapel Hill, NC

Fidelity

Craig Wulff is a Market Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he leads a team of financial professionals focused on collaborating with clients to develop financial plans tailored to their priorities. He emphasizes understanding what is most important to clients to build plans they understand and trust. Craig has extensive experience in financial services, having held various leadership roles at Fidelity Investments since 2005, including Vice President and Branch Office Manager positions. Prior to that, he held multiple vice president roles at TD Waterhouse Investor Services from 1995 to 2005, progressing from Registered Representative to regional and national management positions. Details about Craig's education, credentials, personal interests, and community involvement were not provided.

Financial Professional

Paula G

Series 63, Series 66

Chapel Hill, NC

Fidelity

Paula Gilovich is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, where she has been working since 2022. In her role, she helps clients connect to their financial goals by translating complex financial concepts into clear and practical steps. She specializes in addressing the unique financial issues women face and supports women in planning confidently at every stage of life. Prior to her current position, Paula held roles at Fidelity Investments as a High Net Worth Service Associate in 2022 and as a Customer Relations Advocate from 2021 to 2022. Her experience at Fidelity has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of investment solutions and client service. Outside of her professional work, Paula has interests in art, Pilates, soccer, surfing, theater, and writing.

Women Professionals Women's Finance
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