Our Team
Ted DeLisi: business exit planning, tax planning with your CPA, financial and insurance planning. Penelope Paugh: retirement income planning (RICP®), employer retirement plan guidance (CPFA), biblically responsible investing. Matt Conrad: Social Security and retirement income, values-based planning. Christian Campbell: your first conversation and matching you with the right advisor. Cara Houston: client experience and operations, keeping every relationship running smoothly.
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Our team
Guidance That Feels Personal Because It Is

Ted DeLisi
Wealth Advisor · CKA®, AIF®, CEPA®
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Penelope Paugh
Wealth Advisor · ChFC®, CPFA, RICP®, WMCP®
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Matt Conrad
Wealth Advisor
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Christian Campbell
Business Development Manager
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Cara Houston
Director of Operations
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Faith-aligned, fiduciary guidance for families and business owners, rooted in Lake Norman and serving clients nationwide.
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Based in Troutman and rooted in the Lake Norman community. Serving clients across the country, in person and virtually.
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