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Edward S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Raleigh, NC
Summit Financial, LLC
Edward Secrest is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with over 34 years of industry experience. He is currently with Summit Financial, LLC and has previously worked at Modern Capital Securities, Inc., Liberty Partners Financial Services, and LPL Financial, among others. Outside of advising, he is involved in product development and mentorship for Accessible AI, a firm building CRM solutions for managing 401(k) plans, where he holds an equity stake. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm serving approximately 17,800 clients with $26.35 billion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary management with advisor-led consultative services.
Chad T
CFP®, Series 66
Raleigh, NC
Summit Financial, LLC
Chad Trevithick is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Modern Capital Securities, Inc., Liberty Partners Financial Services, LLC, and BB&T Investment Services, Inc. He holds the Series 66 license. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services to meet diverse client needs.
John S
CFP®, Series 66
Raleigh, NC
Summit Financial, LLC
John Sleesman is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Summit Financial, LLC and previously held roles at Modern Capital Securities, Inc., Liberty Partners Financial Services, LLC, Secrest Blakey & Associates, LLC, and LPL Financial Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is a 25% partner in an agricultural land business, JNH Land Company, LLC. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm with over $26 billion in assets under management, serving approximately 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory, portfolio management, and retirement plan services through discretionary and consultative models.
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