Hilltop Wealth Advisors, LLC

Russell Eriksen is a financial advisor with Hilltop Wealth Advisors, LLC in Chapel Hill, NC. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations and has 22 years of industry experience. Eriksen has been with Hilltop Wealth Advisors since 2016. Hilltop Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities across a range of wealth levels, providing financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management. The firm combines fundamental analysis with a tactical asset-allocation framework based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers a variety of model portfolios while actively monitoring client accounts.

Brittany is a financial advisor at Hilltop Wealth Advisors, a fee-only financial planning firm located in Chapel Hill, NC. Brittany has been with the Hilltop team since 2014, when she started as a financial planning intern while earning her BA in Mathematics at UNC-Chapel Hill. She quickly discovered financial planning to be a perfect combination of problem solving and relationship building, which made it her ideal career path. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™(CFP®) professional and Certified Student Loan Professional (CSLP®), and is passionate about working with Gen X & Gen Y clients. Brittany lives in Raleigh with her husband and dog. When she’s not working, she loves cheering on the Carolina Hurricanes, exploring the local food scene, and traveling to the mountains.

Elizabeth Stancil is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Hilltop Wealth Advisors, LLC and previously held roles at The Vanguard Group, Inc., Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, and First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. Hilltop Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, providing financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management. The firm manages approximately $635 million in client assets and employs a tactical asset-allocation framework based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and other investment vehicles.

Christopher Hostetler is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Hilltop Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2016. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities, providing financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management across a range of client types and asset levels. Hilltop Wealth Advisors employs a tactical asset-allocation approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers a variety of model portfolios, including tax-aware and socially responsible options.

Stephen Neubig is a CFP® professional with two years of experience in financial advising, currently with Hilltop Wealth Advisors, LLC. His prior work includes positions at Pathfinder Wealth Consulting and Keystone Financial Partners, as well as roles at Gannett Co Inc. Hilltop Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities across a range of net-worth levels, offering financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management. The firm uses a combination of fundamental analysis and tactical asset allocation, employing mutual funds, ETFs, and other investment vehicles to tailor portfolios aligned with clients’ risk tolerance and objectives.

Riley Sutter is a financial advisor at Hilltop Wealth Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 credential and approximately one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Hilltop, Riley held roles at Delegate Advisors and BSG Advisers while attending UNC Chapel Hill. Hilltop Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth clients, providing financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management. The firm's investment process is based on fundamental analysis and tactical asset allocation, offering a range of model portfolios and ongoing account monitoring.

David Wise is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Hilltop Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2016. Hilltop Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management. The firm employs a tactical asset-allocation approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and manages approximately $635 million in client assets across a team of nine advisors.

Sofia Pina is a financial advisor at Hilltop Wealth Advisors, LLC in Chapel Hill, NC, holding a Series 65 designation. She has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at G Financial Group and M3 Roofing. Hilltop Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities with financial planning, consulting, and discretionary wealth management services. The firm combines fundamental analysis with a tactical asset allocation approach and offers a range of model portfolios, including socially responsible investing and direct indexing options.

Charles Rankin is a CFP® professional at Hilltop Wealth Advisors, LLC with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Hilltop Wealth Advisors in 2025, he worked six years at Edward Jones and held positions with Ole Miss Athletics Foundation, The Educational Foundation, and The Rams Club. Hilltop Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities, providing financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management for both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a tactical asset-allocation approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers specialized model portfolios alongside retirement-plan support and ongoing account monitoring.

Mackenzie Bell is a CFP® and ChFC® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Hilltop Wealth Advisors, LLC in Chapel Hill, NC. Prior to joining Hilltop Wealth Advisors, Bell held roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and several other firms. Hilltop Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, providing financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management. The firm employs a tactical asset-allocation approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers a range of model portfolios while also hosting educational seminars and social events for clients.

Benjamin Yeager is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66-registered advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Hilltop Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2016. Hilltop Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities—ranging from non-high-net-worth to high-net-worth clients—providing financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management. The firm combines fundamental analysis with a tactical asset-allocation framework and offers a range of model portfolios while managing approximately $635 million in client assets through a team of ten advisors.