Wealth Creation Advisory
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About
Wealth Creation Advisory is a sole proprietorship that provides portfolio management and related advisory services to individual clients, preparing written investment policy statements and offering both discretionary and non‑discretionary management across mutual funds, equities, fixed income, annuities and ETFs. The firm uses asset‑based fee arrangements but, as reported in the brochure, had no assets under management and no client accounts as of March 2025.
The firm combines charting, fundamental, quantitative and technical analysis and implements both long‑ and short‑term trading strategies; its trading toolkit includes margin, options and futures, and it seeks discretionary authority to execute transactions consistent with clients’ documented risk tolerances. The brochure states the firm requires client custody at Interactive Brokers, does not select third‑party managers or participate in wrap fee programs, and bills fees in arrears.
The brochure discloses multiple past client complaints and related settlements or an award (in 1992, 2008, and 2010) that involved payments by a former broker‑dealer and contributions by the firm’s principal, all of which the firm reports as resolved. It also notes the firm has not yet filed an annual updating amendment to its Form ADV Part 2A, a regulatory filing detail that prospective clients may consider in their due diligence.
Client services
Expertise
Fee options
$1 - $500,000: 2.00% $500,001 - And Up: 1.50%
Main office
Carthage NC
Advisors at this office
1
Most active in
North Carolina
Also doing business as
Smith, Gary, Clifford · Wealth Creation Advisory
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Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
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Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
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Bank
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
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Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
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Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
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Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
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