Seven CAPTRUST advisors were named to the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA) 2024 Aces: Top 100 Retirement Plan Advisors Under 40 list. 

The list recognizes young advisors at registered investment advisors and broker-dealer partners. The advisors on this list are widely seen as the future leaders of the retirement plan advisor industry. More than 600 nominations were submitted for the list of 100. 

The CAPTRUST Aces are: 

To see the full list of winners, click here. 

Congratulations to all the winners! 

Eleven CAPTRUST advisors were named on the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA) 2023 Top Women Advisor List. The list covers three award categories: All-Stars, Captains, and Rising Stars. More than 500 nominees were considered for the list and responded to both qualitative and quantitative questions on their practice, as well as their accomplishments, their contributions to the industry, the state of workplace retirement plans, and how they give back. The winners were then selected by a panel of judges.

Captains: All-stars who happen to be principals, owners, or team captains of their organizations. Five CAPTRUST advisors were included in this list:

All-Stars: Top producers who have their own practice. Five CAPTRUST advisors were named to the list:

Rising Stars: Top producers who have less than five years of experience with retirement plans as a financial advisor. One CAPTRUST advisor was highlighted this year:

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CAPTRUST ranked seventh on Barron’s Top RIA list for 2023. The nation’s leading independent advisory firms were evaluated based on qualitative and quantitative components. The ranking, and considerations include assets managed, technology spending, staff diversity, and other metrics.

Additionally, CAPTRUST CEO Fielding Miller was featured in the article “From Mom-and-Pop Shops to Powerhouses: Here Are Barron’s Top Independent Financial Advisors[i]”.

“This mom-and-pop industry has morphed into a powerhouse,” said Miller in the article, talking about the growth of the independent registered investment advisor (RIA) industry.

Click here to access the full ranking.

[i] By Steve Garmhausen, Barron’s September 15, 2023

The Triangle Business Journal announced its Best Places to Work list for 2023, ranking CAPTRUST seventh among extra-large companies with at least 250 employees. In total, 50 Triangle-based companies were scored, based on voluntary employee survey responses regarding company benefits, workplace accommodations, and employee morale. 

The ranking highlights CAPTRUST’s shareholder program, which is offered to employees after three years at the firm. The firm also added two new Employee Resource Groups: Honor, for veterans and their allies, and Enable, for colleagues with disabilities, and their allies. 

To see CAPTRUST’s full listing, click here.

RALEIGH, NC, August 24, 2023 – The CAPTRUST Community Foundation (CCF) today announced its donations to 76 charities across the country, totaling $600,000 for the nonprofit’s fourth annual Giving Day. The CCF is CAPTRUST’s 501(c)(3) foundation. The foundation’s mission is to enrich the lives of children in the local communities that CAPTRUST serves. Organizations were chosen by local CAPTRUST offices around the country, representing causes that both benefit children and are important to the respective office.

“We are honored to support a record number of organizations this year,” said Veronica Karas, the CCF’s co-president and a financial advisor at CAPTRUST. “On the CAPTRUST Community Foundation’s fourth annual Giving Day, we are awarding funds to 76 worthy organizations that align with our foundation’s mission—to benefit the lives of children.”

The CCF has donated more than $800,000 to nonprofits so far in 2023. Most of the foundation’s fundraising is generated through employee payroll deductions, which are matched by CAPTRUST.

“The CAPTRUST Community Foundation is grateful that we can provide funds to more organizations each year with its Giving Day,” said Bryan Lewis, co-president of the CCF and manager of advice and wellness at CAPTRUST. “Our annual Giving Day was created as a response to the pandemic, and our dedication to CAPTRUST’s mission ensures it continues into its fourth year and beyond.”

The following charities received support:

About the CAPTRUST Community Foundation  

The CAPTRUST Community Foundation was organized in 2007 to provide CAPTRUST employees with opportunities to participate as a group in community outreach efforts. The foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) charity and is eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions. If you would like to donate to or learn more about the CAPTRUST Community Foundation, please call 855.649.0943.  

About CAPTRUST  

CAPTRUST was founded in 1997 and registered CapFinancial Partners, LLC, as an independent registered investment advisor in 2003 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, estate planning, and tax advisory and compliance services for individuals and families. The firm also offers a comprehensive suite of services for ultra-high-net-worth individuals to simplify their financial lives, mitigate risk, and perpetuate their legacies. For retirement plan sponsors, endowments, foundations, and religious entities, CAPTRUST offers investment advisory services, fiduciary support, plan design, provider analysis and fee benchmarking, and employee advice programs. With more than 1,300 employees across 75 locations nationwide, CAPTRUST oversees more than $714 billion in assets, including just over $598 billion in nondiscretionary assets under advisement and just under $116 billion in discretionary managed account assets (as of December 31, 2022).

For the eighth consecutive year, CAPTRUST has been named the largest registered investment advisor (RIA) by Financial Advisor magazine on the publication’s 2023 RIA Ranking list. The annual survey considers metrics like assets under advisement, percent growth in assets, and assets per client.

CAPTRUST also ranked first on their list for Discretionary & Non-Discretionary AUM, and number 23 for Top 50 Fastest Growing Firms among firms with more than $500 million in AUM.

The list ranks more than 500 firms across the U.S. As of March 31, 2023, CAPTRUST oversees more than $25 billion in assets under management, and more than $780 billion in assets under advisement.

To view the full list, click here.

Raleigh, NC—July 12, 2023—CAPTRUST Financial Advisors (CAPTRUST) announced today the addition of Southern Wealth Management (SWM). The firm is headquartered in San Antonio and has offices in Dallas and Midland, Texas, as well as New Orleans, Louisiana.

SWM manages more than $2.3 billion in assets and specializes in serving ultra-high-net-worth families with a robust suite of family office services. The team’s philosophy focuses on helping families navigate the labyrinth of options available to them, develop sound strategies, and implement their financial plans in a manner that will stand the test of time. This approach goes beyond traditional investment portfolio design and management to encompass sophisticated financial and estate planning.

The firm will more than double CAPTRUST’s existing tax practice, adding tax consulting and compliance expertise around income, estate, and gift taxes. SWM also offers business succession planning, including business valuation, life insurance portfolio design and management, and philanthropic planning and plan management.

SWM was founded in 2005 and is led by Managing Partner Dick Jones. He and 62 additional colleagues will join CAPTRUST.

“At SWM, we have enjoyed longstanding multigenerational relationships with families. In the same vein, we saw longevity and growth for our firm by joining CAPTRUST,” said Jones. “Our team looks forward to expanding our network and resources for the benefit of our clients and for our people.”  

“The extensive offerings SWM brings in the family office space are a win for CAPTRUST. This is a niche we are excited to build on, and SWM’s expertise will make that offering even more competitive,” said Rush Benton, CAPTRUST’s senior director of strategic growth.

The addition of SWM marks CAPTRUST’s third deal in Texas this year, following Monroe Vos Consulting in Houston and Omega Wealth Partners in Fort Worth. CAPTRUST’s presence will also grow in New Orleans, following the addition of Crescent Capital Consulting in late 2021.

This deal is CAPTRUST’s fifth of 2023 and the 69th since 2006. Consistent with other transactions, SWM will take on the CAPTRUST brand. Advice Dynamics Partners LLC served as SWM’s financial advisor in the transaction.

About CAPTRUST

CAPTRUST was founded in 1997 and registered CapFinancial Partners LLC as an independent registered investment advisor in 2003 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, estate planning, and tax advisory and compliance services for individuals and families. The firm also offers a comprehensive suite of services for ultra-high-net-worth individuals to simplify their financial lives, mitigate risk, and perpetuate their legacies. For retirement plan sponsors, endowments, foundations, and religious entities, CAPTRUST offers investment advisory services, fiduciary support, plan design, provider analysis and fee benchmarking, and employee advice programs. With more than 1,300 employees across 75 locations nationwide, CAPTRUST oversees more than $714 billion in assets, including just over $598 billion in nondiscretionary assets under advisement and just under $116 billion in discretionary managed account assets (as of December 31, 2022).

Seven CAPTRUST advisors were ranked on AdvisorHub’s 2023 Advisors to Watch list. This is the second year of publication’s awards, and AdvisorHub received nominations from 374 firms. The list is determined by three categories: the advisor’s scope of practice determined by assets, growth of practice, and professionalism. This encompasses areas like regulatory record, commitment to the community, and team diversity.

The following advisors were on the 100 RIAs to Watch list:

Raleigh, N.C. – June 15, 2023 – The CAPTRUST Community Foundation (CCF), an employee-run 501(c)(3), today announced Mothers and Their Children (MATCH) as its 2023 Charity of Choice and recipient of a $100,000 grant. Additionally, five nonprofits were selected to receive CCF national grants of $25,000 each. 

Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, MATCH’s mission is to address the needs of children of incarcerated mothers. The organization will deploy the grant to cover travel costs for family visits, as well as to outfit an onsite children’s center within the North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women (NCCIW) in Raleigh, North Carolina. The center will provide a homelike space where children can spend time with their mothers. MATCH also facilitates parenting education and special events for participating families. 

“The CAPTRUST Community Foundation’s grant allows us to provide consistency for the MATCH children to spend quality time with their mothers,” said Stephanie Dixon, MATCH’s executive director. “Because of CAPTRUST, our MATCH children will have a fully decorated children’s center—complete with an indoor playground, arts and crafts, and educational resources—that will insulate them in their mother’s arms away from the harshness of the prison.” 

“MATCH is providing niche services to our communities’ most vulnerable children,” said Veronica Karas, co-president of the CCF and CAPTRUST financial advisor. “We are thrilled to select an organization that directly aligns with the CAPTRUST Community Foundation’s mission to enrich the lives of children.” 

In addition to MATCH, the CCF selected these five nonprofits to receive national grants of $25,000:  

Founded in 2007, the CCF’s mission is to enrich the lives of children in communities we serve. Since its inception, the foundation has awarded over $5.191 million in grants to charitable organizations across the country that help children. The CCF’s main source of fundraising is through voluntary employee payroll deductions that are matched by CAPTRUST.  

“As a foundation, we are grateful that we can fund multiple worthy organizations across the country through funding and volunteer opportunities,” said Bryan Lewis, CCF co-president and account manager of advice and wellness at CAPTRUST. “As CAPTRUST continues to grow, we hope to enrich even more children’s lives in our communities.”  

About the CAPTRUST Community Foundation 

The CAPTRUST Community Foundation was organized in 2007 to provide CAPTRUST employees with opportunities to participate as a group in community outreach efforts. The foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) charity and is eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions. If you would like to donate or learn more about the CAPTRUST Community Foundation, please call 855.649.0943. 

About CAPTRUST 

CAPTRUST was founded in 1997 and registered CapFinancial Partners, LLC, as an independent registered investment advisor in 2003 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, estate planning, and tax advisory and compliance services for individuals and families. The firm also offers a comprehensive suite of services for ultra-high-net-worth individuals to simplify their financial lives, mitigate risk, and perpetuate their legacies. For retirement plan sponsors, endowments, foundations, and religious entities, CAPTRUST offers investment advisory services, fiduciary support, plan design, provider analysis and fee benchmarking, and employee advice programs. With more than 1,300 employees across 75 locations nationwide, CAPTRUST oversees more than $714 billion in assets, including just over $598 billion in nondiscretionary assets under advisement and just under $116 billion in discretionary managed account assets (as of December 31, 2022). 

Raleigh, NC—June 1, 2023—CAPTRUST Financial Advisors (CAPTRUST) today announced the addition of Omega Wealth Partners (Omega), based in Fort Worth, Texas. The wealth management firm provides holistic financial planning, retirement planning, and estate planning services, and it oversees more than $710 million in assets for high-net-worth individuals and families. 

CAPTRUST’s second deal in Texas this year, Omega is co-owned by Tom Hardgrove, John Dickens, and Tammy Bryant. The three will join CAPTRUST along with six additional colleagues. 

“The wide array of resources we gain by joining CAPTRUST will give us an edge as we continue to provide a top-notch client experience,” said Hardgrove. “We knew right away that becoming a part of CAPTRUST was a good decision—at our core, we both prioritize the relationship with each client.” 

“With a long history as a family-owned business in Fort Worth, CAPTRUST’s collaborative nature and colleagues’ genuine support for each other’s successes was one of the many reasons we knew they were the right fit,” said Dickens. “We look forward to enhancing the customized and unbiased service we currently deliver to our clients by utilizing CAPTRUST’s extensive marketing, investment, and research options.”   

CAPTRUST has been expanding throughout Texas for over a decade, including recent additions Monroe Vos, Covenant, and South Texas Money Management. CAPTRUST now has locations in seven cities within Texas (Austin, Boerne, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio), and its employee presence in Texas totals more than 120. 

“We are excited to enter a new market in Fort Worth with Omega. As former professional athletes, Tom and John understand the collaborative nature that is crucial to CAPTRUST’s success. We are looking forward to bringing Omega’s expertise to the firm,” said Rush Benton, CAPTRUST’s senior director of strategic growth. 

This deal is CAPTRUST’s fourth of 2023 and the 67th since 2006. Consistent with other transactions, Omega will take on the CAPTRUST brand. Park Sutton Advisors, a Waller Helms Company, served as Omega’s financial advisor in the transaction. 

About CAPTRUST 

CAPTRUST was founded in 1997 and registered as CapFinancial Partners, LLC, as an independent registered investment advisor in 2003 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, estate planning, and tax advisory and compliance services for individuals and families. The firm also offers a comprehensive suite of services for ultra-high-net-worth individuals to simplify their financial lives, mitigate risk, and perpetuate their legacies. For retirement plan sponsors, endowments, foundations, and religious entities, CAPTRUST offers investment advisory services, fiduciary support, plan design, provider analysis and fee benchmarking, and employee advice programs. With more than 1,300 employees across 75 locations nationwide, CAPTRUST oversees more than $714 billion in assets, including just over $598 billion in nondiscretionary assets under advisement and just under $116 billion in discretionary managed account assets (as of December 31, 2022).