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Core Advisory Group

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Client assets under management

$331,867,684

Clients

1,141

23% high-net-worth

Advisors

10

of 10 employees

Firm type

Team

5-30 advisors or >$500M in AUM

Clients per advisor

114

Very High

Average account size

$290,857

About

CORE serves individuals (including high-net-worth clients), retirement plans, trusts, corporations and charitable organizations with discretionary asset management, retirement-plan consulting, financial planning, coaching and related advisory services. The firm reports managing roughly $338 million for about 1,141 clients through a team of ten advisors and delivers both portfolio management and planning services across its advisory representatives.

Investment work is delivered primarily on a discretionary basis using a mix of proprietary CORE model portfolios and access to multiple LPL-sponsored platforms and third‑party manager programs (including wrap and non-wrap solutions, model portfolios, and an algorithm-driven managed service). Advisory representatives gather client goals, risk tolerance and liquidity needs to set objectives and monitor accounts at least annually, and they may move client assets among platforms or sub-advisors to align with those objectives.

Notable distinctions include CORE’s role as sponsor and portfolio manager of a wrap-fee program offered on LPL’s SWM II platform and the firm’s networked structure of investment advisory representatives who operate in separate offices and DBAs. Unlike many peers, several CORE IARs are also registered representatives of LPL and licensed insurance agents and may offer commission-based financial and insurance products, and CORE retains a portion of advisory fees when its portfolio or CIO services are used — arrangements the brochure discloses as potential conflicts of interest.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting

Expertise

General retirement planning Income planning Active portfolio management Passive / index investing

Occupation focus

Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning services ranging from $0 to $15,000, negotiable based on complexity and client needs.

Percentage

$0+: up to 2.0% annually (non-wrap fee basis, maximum) $0+: up to 2.5% annually (wrap fee program maximum)

Commissions

Advisory representatives may also receive commissions from sales of insurance and brokerage products, but CORE primarily operates on a fee-only basis for advisory services.

Project-based

Up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services, negotiable.

Subscriptions

WealthVision maintenance fee typically $25 per month, negotiable.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Advisory fees negotiated up to a maximum of 2.0% annually for non-wrap accounts; wrap fee program fees up to 2.5% annually (includes transaction costs). Financial planning fees charged hourly up to $500/hour or flat fees up to $15,000.

Main office location

Core Advisory Group

744 Arden Lane, Suite 175

Rock Hill SC 29732, United States

Number of offices

4

Most active in

Florida · Mississippi · New York · North Carolina · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Texas · Virginia

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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N G

Series 63, Series 65

Charlotte, NC

Core Advisory Group

N Gregg is a financial advisor with CORE Advisory Group in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with CORE Advisory Group since 2020 and has worked at LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in non-variable insurance product sales and operates a separate business entity for tax and investment purposes. CORE Advisory Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $297 million in assets with a team of ten advisors, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing a range of investment strategies and platform solutions.

General retirement planning Income planning Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Andrea K

Series 63, Series 65

Charlotte, NC

Core Advisory Group

Andrea Kovacs is a financial advisor at CORE Advisory Group in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Securities, Merrill Lynch, and Bank of America, as well as a period at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. CORE Advisory Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $297 million in assets with a team of ten advisors, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a variety of investment strategies and platform solutions.

General retirement planning Income planning Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Hiram H

Series 63, Series 65

Rock Hill, SC

Core Advisory Group

Hiram Hutchison is a financial advisor at CORE Advisory Group with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked with Great Valley Advisor Group and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board commissioner for the Rock Hill/York County Convention & Visitors Bureau. CORE Advisory Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $297 million in assets and offers a range of discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting services.

General retirement planning Income planning Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired
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William K

CFP®, Series 63

Rock Hill, SC

Core Advisory Group

William King is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at CORE Advisory Group since 2020. He has previously worked at LPL Financial and Independent Advisor Alliance. King is involved in life insurance through King Wealth Partners and also provides tax preparation services via CORE Tax Advisors. CORE Advisory Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing a range of investment strategies and platform solutions primarily custodied at LPL Financial.

General retirement planning Income planning Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Joseph G

Series 66

Charlotte, NC

Core Advisory Group

Joseph Giordano is a financial advisor with Core Advisory Group in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Park Avenue Securities, and Edward Jones. Outside of advisory services, he maintains employment with Novant Health and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Core Advisory Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $297 million in assets and offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, employing a range of investment strategies and platform solutions tailored to client needs.

General retirement planning Income planning Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Catherine F

Series 65

Charlotte, NC

Core Advisory Group

Catherine Fisher is a financial advisor at CORE Advisory Group with a Series 65 license and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Atrium Health, as well as work as a private nanny. CORE Advisory Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $297 million in assets with a team of ten advisors, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a range of portfolio strategies and platform solutions.

General retirement planning Income planning Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Jonathan S

Series 66

Charlotte, NC

Core Advisory Group

Jonathan Swofford is a financial advisor at CORE Advisory Group with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed by the Wake County Public School System. CORE Advisory Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and participant investment advice, using a variety of investment strategies and platform solutions tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

General retirement planning Income planning Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Meredith S

Series 66

Rock Hill, SC

Core Advisory Group

Meredith Strosser is a financial advisor at CORE Advisory Group with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2014. Strosser is involved in tax preparation services through CORE Tax Advisors in addition to her advisory role. CORE Advisory Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing a range of investment strategies and platform solutions tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

General retirement planning Income planning Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired
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James M

Series 63, Series 65

Charlotte, NC

Core Advisory Group

James Mccollom is a financial advisor with CORE Advisory Group in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC and LPL Financial. CORE Advisory Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $297 million in assets and offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing a range of investment strategies tailored to clients’ objectives and risk profiles.

General retirement planning Income planning Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Korey W

Series 66

Brookhaven, MS

Core Advisory Group

Korey White is a financial advisor with Core Advisory Group in Brookhaven, MS, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at White & Associates LLC, LPL Financial, INVEST Financial Corporation, and Miller & White Inc. White is also involved in tax preparation and accounting services through White and Associates LLC. Core Advisory Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing a range of investment strategies and portfolio management solutions tailored to client objectives.

General retirement planning Income planning Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired
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