As a comprehensive financial planning firm we can assist you with your investment management, social security, debt management, budgeting, net-worth tracking, overall organization, tax planning, charitable planning, insurance review, and much more. As a flat fee firm we know the stock market isn't the only solution for your investment problems and love to brainstorm real estate, small business, private credit, and other alternative investment options that lead to the main goal. To improve your financial life and increase your net-worth. If you want a second set of eyes on your investments or financial decisions then feel free to give us a call and we'll talk through if we are a good fit for you. If not, then we will point you in the right direction.

Carson McLean, CFP®, is the founder of Altruist Wealth Management, a flat-fee, fee-only fiduciary firm serving clients nationwide. With over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, Carson is committed to helping individuals and families navigate financial complexity with transparent, fiduciary advice—free from the constraints of traditional asset-based fees. Before founding Altruist Wealth Management, Carson was a Regional Director at Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA), where he partnered with fiduciary wealth management firms to implement evidence-based investment strategies and enhance their financial planning practices. His approach prioritizes financial independence, tax-efficient strategies, and personalized, goals-based planning tailored to each client’s needs. Carson lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife, Ellen, and their four children—Davy, Frank, Lewis, and Margot. As a parent of child loss, he is deeply committed to advocacy and research for Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC). He serves as president of Frank McLean Forever, a nonprofit dedicated to his son’s legacy, and sits on the board of directors for the SUDC Foundation. Carson holds a BA from Loyola University Chicago and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He completed his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ education at Wake Forest University.

100% Satisfaction Guarantee – No Risk, All Reward We believe in the value of our work. If you’re not completely satisfied with your financial plan, we’ll give you a full refund – no questions asked. Start planning for your future, risk-free! With over 10 years of financial planning experience, including advisor roles at, Charles Schwab, and Vanguard, The hourly advisor is dedicated to bringing transparency and fairness to the financial planning process. We empower our clients to take control of their finances. We are hourly and advice only. Pay only for the time you need. No ongoing subscriptions, fees, or commitments. To learn more visit our website, or schedule a free consultation. www.thehourlyadvisor.com

With over 7 years of experience at Dimensional Fund Advisors, Evan Luongo, CFP®, knows a thing or two about navigating the complex world of finance. As a Regional Director since 2022, he’s provided investment advice to hundreds of Financial Advisors. Now, as the founder of NoDa Wealth, Evan blends his industry expertise with a personal touch, offering tailored financial planning for busy professionals. Whether you’re focused on career growth, planning for a family, or building your wealth, Evan is here to simplify your financial journey and help you thrive today and in the future.

Jim Charles, CFP®, CFA, CDFA® is the co-founder of Sanctuary Financial Planning, a flat-fee, fee-only firm specializing in retirement and major life transitions. He brings more than three decades experience in comprehensive financial planning, tax-efficient retirement income design, and evidence-based investment management. Jim is also the co-author of the best-selling book From Work to What’s Next – Designing a Life You Don’t Want to Retire From, a project rooted in his own “failed retirement.” After stepping away from work, Jim discovered firsthand that financial readiness and life readiness are two very different things. That experience inspired him to re-emerge with purpose and ultimately create Sanctuary — a firm dedicated to helping others design transitions that feel meaningful, not disorienting. At Sanctuary, clients receive ongoing financial planning, proactive tax strategy, and integrated wealth management — all for a single, transparent, flat fee. Our work focuses on: • Retirement income planning using dynamic, research-based withdrawal strategies • Tax-efficient portfolio management and multi-year tax planning • Social Security, Medicare, and transition decision support • Coordinated, ongoing financial planning across all areas of life and money Sanctuary’s model eliminates AUM fees, product sales, and asset minimums. Clients receive objective advice, continuous planning, and disciplined investment management designed to support a confident, purpose-filled transition into and through retirement — not just a financial plan, but a roadmap for what comes next.

Over the last 20 years, I've learned how best to help business owner families better plan for their financial future. I understand the pain points they face and how it impacts their family. A business is typically the best investment a family will ever own, but it comes with risk, responsibilities, and stress. Some families become comfortable with that over the years while others don't. The ones who do typically keep the business. The ones who don't end up selling it, which is an experience they likely only go through once in their lives. These dynamics require different approaches as it relates to managing their family's wealth. That's where we can help. At Portus, we understand business owners prioritize the growth of their company, reinvest profits, and don't usually have wealth outside of their company. We engage with them on a retainer basis, help them reduce risk, build wealth outside of the business, and then manage those investment portfolios. Along the way, we dive deep into the family finances, get to know the ins and outs of the business, and create a plan for their personal finances to thrive in conjunction with the business.

Nick Foy is the founder of Greenway Wealth Advisors, an independent financial advisory firm located in Charlotte, NC. Greenway helps generous people pursue and enjoy financial independence. He started his career in finance at Vanguard in 2007, where he learned the most important foundational money management and time-tested investing principles. In 2011, Nick left Vanguard to open the Charlotte office of CAVU Wealth Advisors, an independent advisory firm based in California. In 2018, he formed Greenway to create a firm that served the needs of Generation X & Y clients who tend to have views on money, finances, and retirement that are very different from those of prior generations. Nick grew up in California and has called Charlotte home since 2005. He attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and completed his Certificate in Financial Planning from the University of Georgia. In 2010, Nick was awarded the prestigious CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation. He married Natalie in 2006, and together they have two children: Theo and Nora. Nick served as a trustee at Mosaic Church in Charlotte, and was on the advisory board for the Dreamcatchers Society at Levine Children's Hospital where he also formerly served on the Family Advisory Council. Additionally, he spends time volunteering as a lunch buddy at Brookstone School. In the wee hours of the morning, you can find Nick working out with the men of F3 Nation, and you might see him at the pool where he swims and plays water polo.