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A4 Wealth Advisors LLC

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Client assets under management

$213,703,027

Clients

587

25% high-net worth

Advisors

6

of 6 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

98

High

Average account size

$364,060

About

A4 Wealth Advisors serves individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), trusts, estates, retirement plans and charitable organizations, managing roughly $214 million on behalf of several hundred clients. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning, discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management, referrals to third‑party money managers, and access to alternative investments such as non‑traded REITs and interval funds.

The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental, technical and cyclical analysis and is implemented through direct management, sub‑advisors, and co‑advisor arrangements; it documents client objectives in investment policy statements and monitors accounts at least quarterly. For certain portfolios A4 uses third‑party managers (including Parametric and a co‑advisor relationship described in the brochure) and emphasizes due diligence and ongoing oversight for less liquid alternative holdings, including review of issuer filings and communications.

Distinctive features include an affiliated insurance business operated by firm leadership (the managing member devotes a meaningful portion of time to insurance activities and the chief compliance officer has had an insurance affiliation), which the firm discloses and manages as a potential conflict of interest. The firm also acts as an intermediary for insured cash management programs, distributes marketing materials and client communications, and occasionally hosts client seminars or training meetings with third‑party support, practices less common among similar team advisory firms.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Cash flow / budgeting General estate planning guidance

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning services between $500 and $5,000

Percentage

$0 - $100,000: $2,500 flat annual fee $100,001 - $10,000,000: 1.60% annually Over $10,000,000+: 0.80% annually

Project-based

$350 per hour for financial planning services

Other

Account minimum: $500,000 Minimum fee: $2,500 annually for accounts $100,000 or less Fee-only: Financial planning fixed fees $500 to $5,000; hourly fees $350/hour

Main office location

A4 Wealth Advisors LLC

16140 Northcross Drive

Huntersville NC 28078, United States

Number of offices

2

Most active in

Florida · Georgia · Maryland · New York · North Carolina · South Carolina · Texas · Virginia

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Conrad P

Series 65

Huntersville, NC

A4 Wealth Advisors LLC

Conrad Phillips is a financial advisor at A4 Wealth Advisors LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Alphastar Capital Management LLC and Tactical Investment Advisors, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a life and health insurance agency as a sole proprietor. A4 Wealth Advisors LLC provides personalized financial planning and investment management services to individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm combines in-house advice with sub-advisors and co-advisor models, incorporating alternative investments and maintaining active oversight of these holdings.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Cash flow / budgeting General estate planning guidance
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John B

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Huntersville, NC

A4 Wealth Advisors LLC

John Balcerzak is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at A4 Wealth Advisors LLC. He has held roles at multiple firms including Gradient Investments, Formulafolio Investments, and High Tech Lending. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Sunset Cove Enterprises LLC, focusing on land development and investor relations. A4 Wealth Advisors LLC provides personalized financial planning and investment management to individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates in-house advice with sub-advisors and co-advisor models, emphasizing alternative investments and maintaining insurance-related business activities as part of its operating approach.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Cash flow / budgeting General estate planning guidance
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Cory E

CFP®, Series 66

Huntersville, NC

A4 Wealth Advisors LLC

Cory Esposito is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at A4 Wealth Advisors LLC. Prior to joining A4 Wealth Advisors in 2025, he worked at LPL Financial for five years and UBS Financial Services Inc. for two years. A4 Wealth Advisors LLC provides personalized financial planning and investment management services for individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm combines in-house advice with sub-advisors and co-advisor models, incorporating alternative investments and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside a la carte and fixed-fee planning services.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Cash flow / budgeting General estate planning guidance
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Zachary S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Huntersville, NC

A4 Wealth Advisors LLC

Zachary Spainhour is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at A4 Wealth Advisors LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Highland Capital Group and LPL Financial, LLC. He is also the managing member of Spainhour Tax Prep, LLC, a seasonal tax preparation business. A4 Wealth Advisors LLC offers personalized financial planning, investment management, and third-party money manager referrals for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with alternative investments and maintains active oversight of insurance-related business activities and co-advisor arrangements.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Cash flow / budgeting General estate planning guidance
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Shauntae F

Series 65

Huntersville, NC

A4 Wealth Advisors LLC

Shauntae Funkhouser is a financial advisor with A4 Wealth Advisors LLC in Huntersville, NC, holding a Series 65 credential and four years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms including Gradient Investments, LLC and Thrive Mortgage, where she is also a residential mortgage loan originator. Funkhouser is the owner and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst at LKN Finance and Divorce Consultants LLC. A4 Wealth Advisors LLC provides personalized financial planning and investment management services to individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, integrates alternative investments, and combines in-house advice with sub-advisors and co-advisor models.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Cash flow / budgeting General estate planning guidance
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Heather F

Series 65

Huntersville, NC

A4 Wealth Advisors LLC

Heather Fowler is a financial advisor at A4 Wealth Advisors LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience at Thrive Mortgage and Covius Services LLC. Outside of advising, she owns HeatherGrown, LLC, where she teaches yoga and assists with plant sales. A4 Wealth Advisors LLC provides personalized financial planning, investment management, and referrals to third-party money managers for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates in-house advice with sub-advisors and co-advisor models, incorporating alternative investments and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Cash flow / budgeting General estate planning guidance
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