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John Arlington Gholson

Advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC — Athens, GA

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

31 years

Location

Athens, GA 30606

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Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC

Enterprise

Total advisors

1,001

Across 317 offices

Clients per advisor

81 High

Avg AUM per client

$1,378,035 Very High

HNW client ratio

34% High

About

John Gholson is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial and FinTrust Capital Partners, among other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with GR Productions and has served on the board of The Cancer Foundation of Northeast Georgia. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and emphasizes diversified, risk-class based allocations using a blend of passive and active managers overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Client services

Based on Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Erisa 3(38) investment manager

Expertise

Based on Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC

Active portfolio management Factor investing / smart beta Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC

Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired

Demographic focus

Based on Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC

HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees from $250 to $50,000 for financial planning and consulting services

Percentage

$0 - $999,999 or less: 1.50% annually $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: 1.25% annually $2,000,000+: 1.00% annually

Commissions

Hybrid advisors may earn commissions on securities sold through brokerage accounts; commissions vary by product

Project-based

Hourly fees up to $600 per hour for financial consulting/planning services

Other

Minimum fee: Minimum annual fees may apply, for example, $40 to $65 minimum annual per account platform fees; minimum annual fee may be waived at WEAS's discretion Fee-only: Financial planning fees up to $25,000; hourly fees up to $600 per hour; flat fees from $250 to $50,000

Location

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Athens, GA

1550 Timothy Rd, Suite 102

Athens GA 30606

Advisors at this office

6

Most active in

Georgia

Work history

31 years of industry experience

WEALTH ENHANCEMENT GROUP

2024 - Present • 2 years

Athens, GA

Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services

2024 - Present • 2 years

Athens, GA

Wealth Enhancement Brokerage Services

2024 - Present • 2 years

Athens, GA

LPL Financial

2024 - 2025 • 1 year

Athens, GA

FinTrust Brokerage Services, LLC

2018 - 2024 • 6 years

Athens, GA

Fintrust Capital Partners, LLC

2018 - 2024 • 6 years

Athens, GA

Gr Productions

2016 - Present • 10 years

Athens, GA

The Cancer Foundation Of Northeast Georgia

2013 - 2024 • 11 years

Athens, GA

Silver Oak Securities, Inc.

2009 - 2017 • 8 years

Athens, GA

United Community Insurance, Inc.

2008 - 2024 • 16 years

Athens, GA

FinTrust Capital Advisors, LLC

2008 - 2024 • 16 years

Athens, GA

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Dwight L

Series 63, Series 65

Athens, GA

Langley Wealth Management

Dwight Langley is a financial advisor at Langley Wealth Management in Watkinsville, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Vickery Financial Services, Inc. and Vickery Langley Wealth Management. Outside of advisory services, Langley is also an independent life insurance agent. Langley Wealth Management serves individual investors and other client types, focusing on non-discretionary portfolio management and standalone financial planning. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation across diversified mutual fund portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and a long-term investment approach, implementing recommendations only with client approval.

Wealth management

Cecil S

CFP®

Athens, GA

ARCH Financial Planning, LLC

Arch Financial Planning is a fee-only, fiduciary firm based in Oconee County, serving clients across Athens, Watkinsville, Monroe, Social Circle, and the Lake Oconee area. We specialize in helping retirees and those approaching retirement turn years of saving into a clear, tax-efficient income plan. Our clients are often successful professionals and business owners who want more than generic advice—they want a coordinated strategy that aligns their investments, taxes, and long-term goals. Our planning process is built around simplifying complex financial decisions. We focus on retirement income planning, tax strategy, Social Security timing, and portfolio design—helping clients understand how to draw income sustainably while minimizing unnecessary taxes. This includes strategies like Roth conversions, managing required minimum distributions, and structuring portfolios to support both stability and long-term growth. Every recommendation is grounded in a comprehensive financial plan, not product sales or one-size-fits-all models. At Arch Financial Planning, we believe great advice starts with a strong relationship. We work closely with each client to provide ongoing guidance, proactive planning, and clarity through every stage of retirement. If you're nearing retirement or already retired and want confidence that you're making the most of what you've built, we help you turn complexity into a clear, actionable plan. Arch Financial Planning partners with clients who want clarity and proactive guidance—crafting retirement plans that incorporate Social Security timing, tax-efficient withdrawal strategies, Roth conversion analysis, investment allocation, healthcare planning, estate considerations, and long-term financial security. Whether you're in Athens, Metro Atlanta, North Georgia, or along the Georgia coast, Arch Financial Planning delivers personalized, modern financial planning to help you retire with confidence and live a life aligned with your values.

General retirement planning General estate planning guidance General tax planning Founder/Business Owner Executive Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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Kyle R

Series 65

Athens, GA

TROIKA CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

Kyle Roney is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience, currently operating as the sole advisor at TROIKA CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC since 2010. Based in Athens, GA, he focuses on discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. Troika Capital Advisors is an independent registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and pension or profit-sharing plans. The firm manages approximately $44 million using fundamental analysis and a long-term trading approach, occasionally incorporating options strategies, and emphasizes individualized Investment Policy Statements to document client objectives and risk tolerance.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Wealth management General retirement planning Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Talbert C

Series 63, Series 65

Athens, GA

Black Lake Capital Corp.

Talbert Cooper is a financial advisor with Black Lake Capital Corp. in Athens, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Black Lake Capital Corp. since 2008. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in private land management for a private holding, which may account for up to 10% of his time. Black Lake Capital is an independent SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $17.2 million for individuals, trusts, and limited partnerships. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with diversified strategies across equities, fixed income, and options, and provides portfolio management, investment counseling, and financial planning tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting
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Randall C

ChFC®, Series 63

Athens, GA

RChristianFinancial Consultants, LLC "The Clients Fiduciary"

Randall Christian is the founder of RChristian Financial Consultants, LLC and holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations, with 18 years of experience in the financial industry. He has operated his own firm since 2010 and is also the owner and president of Christian Financial, Inc., a non-investment-related business. RChristian Financial Consultants provides discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm uses fundamental analysis with a focus on long-term, buy-and-hold strategies, and offers an electronic planning portal to consolidate client assets for holistic planning.

Wealth management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Long-term care insurance Disability insurance Founder/Business Owner
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Thomas G

Series 63, Series 65

Athens, GA

Liberty Street Capital, LLC

Thomas Greene III is the principal of Liberty Street Capital, LLC in Athens, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 19 years of industry experience. He has led Liberty Street Investment Management since 2011. Outside of investment management, he serves as a director for Provident Resources Group, focusing on healthcare, housing, and government burden reduction. Liberty Street Capital provides fee-based, discretionary portfolio management primarily for pooled and entity clients. The firm employs an allocation-driven approach with diversified proprietary portfolios emphasizing low turnover and cost containment, and it maintains a unique affiliation with the principal’s legal practice.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management
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