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Cornerstone Wealth Planning

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Client assets under management

$479,087,756

Clients

409

31% high-net worth

Advisors

9

of 13 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

45

Low

Average account size

$1,171,364

About

Cornerstone Planning, LLC serves individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, and small business owners with investment advisory services, portfolio management, and comprehensive financial planning. In addition to ongoing asset management, the firm offers tax preparation services and a range of planning engagement formats, including hourly work, retainers, and comprehensive plans.

The firm’s investment process combines Modern Portfolio Theory with fundamental analysis, implements client‑specific strategic allocations and periodic rebalancing, and can manage accounts on either a discretionary or non‑discretionary basis. For certain strategies Cornerstone uses an independent sub‑adviser and incorporates sub‑adviser due diligence and monitoring into its overall portfolio oversight and annual review cycle.

What distinguishes Cornerstone from many peers is the integration of in‑house tax preparation alongside advisory services and a formal retirement‑planning course/educational seminar program; the brochure discloses occasional fee waivers for tax work and published seminar fees or pro‑bono offerings. The firm also operates as a multi‑advisor team managing several hundred client relationships and substantial assets while disclosing potential conflicts (and mitigation practices) related to these additional services.

Client services

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

Expertise

Wealth management

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner

Fee options

Fixed

Comprehensive financial planning fixed fees from $250 to $5,000.

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 1.25% Over $500,000+: 0.95%

Commissions

Licensed to sell life and health insurance; receives commissions for insurance product sales separate from advisory fees.

Project-based

$250 per hour for hourly financial planning/analysis.

Subscriptions

Financial planning retainer fees range from $500 to $5,000 per quarter, billed in advance.

Other

Fee-only: Financial planning fees: Hourly at $250/hour; Retainer fees $500-$5,000 per quarter; Comprehensive financial planning $250-$5,000 fixed fee.

Main office location

Cornerstone Wealth Planning

7810 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Suite 200

Charlotte NC 28277, United States

Number of offices

4

Most active in

Florida · Georgia · North Carolina · South Carolina · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Sidney K

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Charlotte, NC

Cornerstone Wealth Planning

Sidney King is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience and is currently with Cornerstone Wealth Planning in Charlotte, NC. He previously worked for TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services and TIAA from 2007 to 2023. Cornerstone Wealth Planning provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small business owners. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis, offering flexible planning options and in-house tax preparation services.

Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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Aaron S

Series 65

Charlotte, NC

Cornerstone Wealth Planning

Aaron Salter is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Planning in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Asset Dedication since 2017 and has been with Cornerstone Planning, LLC since 2015. His role at Asset Dedication involves acting as a solicitor related to third-party investment management services for Cornerstone clients. Cornerstone Wealth Planning manages approximately $373 million on a discretionary basis and offers portfolio management alongside financial planning services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small business owners. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis, incorporating third-party sub-advisers and providing flexible planning options including in-house tax preparation and structured educational programs.

Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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Kevin J

Series 65

Charlotte, NC

Cornerstone Wealth Planning

Kevin Johnson is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Planning in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cornerstone Wealth Planning, he was involved with Redeemer Presbyterian Church San Diego and Bridge Church San Diego. Cornerstone Wealth Planning provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small business owners. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis, offering flexible planning options and in-house tax preparation services.

Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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Benjamin S

Series 63, Series 65

Charlotte, NC

Cornerstone Wealth Planning

Benjamin Small is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Planning in Charlotte, NC, with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at The Vanguard Group and in various roles outside of finance, including at Chick-fil-A and Graybar Electric. Cornerstone Wealth Planning provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small business owners. The firm employs Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis, offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management, and includes in-house tax preparation and educational seminars as part of its service offerings.

Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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Esther B

Series 63, Series 65

Charlotte, NC

Cornerstone Wealth Planning

Esther Bodman is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Planning in Charlotte, NC, with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Cornerstone since 2018. Prior to joining Cornerstone, she worked at Senior Helpers from 2014 to 2018. Cornerstone Wealth Planning provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small business owners. The firm applies Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis in its investment approach and offers in-house tax preparation and educational seminars as part of its service offerings.

Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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Christopher K

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Charlotte, NC

Cornerstone Wealth Planning

Christopher Knight is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cornerstone Wealth Planning in Charlotte, NC. He has been with Cornerstone Planning LLC since 2013 and also has a role with Asset Dedication starting in 2017. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Knight is the co-executive director of the Men of Courage Foundation, a nonprofit organization, to which he dedicates part of his time. Cornerstone Wealth Planning provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small business owners. The firm’s investment approach incorporates Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis, with offerings that include in-house tax preparation and flexible planning options without account minimums.

Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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Cody R

CFP®

Charlotte, NC

Cornerstone Wealth Planning

Cody Ritchie is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Cornerstone Wealth Planning in Charlotte, NC. He has been with Cornerstone Wealth Planning since 2016 and previously worked at Postmates. Cornerstone Wealth Planning provides portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small business owners. The firm employs an investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis, offers in-house tax preparation services, and provides flexible planning options without a minimum account size.

Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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Shon M

Series 65

Charlotte, NC

Cornerstone Wealth Planning

Shon Mc Carley is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Planning in Charlotte, NC, with experience in legal and financial services. He is a member and attorney at McCarley Legal, PLLC, where he provides estate planning and related legal advice. His prior work includes roles at Arnot & Haley, PLLC and Consilio, LLC. Cornerstone Wealth Planning serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small business owners, offering portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis. The firm also provides in-house tax preparation and structured retirement-planning courses, with flexible planning options and no minimum account size.

Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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Stewart N

Series 65

Charlotte, NC

Cornerstone Wealth Planning

Stewart Neely is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Planning in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 credential with four years of industry experience. He has been with Cornerstone Wealth Planning since 2021 and previously worked at Christ Covenant Church from 2015 to 2021. Cornerstone Wealth Planning provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small business owners. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis, offering flexible planning options and in-house tax preparation services.

Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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