Business Details
17 Years
experience
Trusted Financial Advisers in Charlotte, NC
We are a Charlotte-based wealth management firm dedicated to providing personalized financial planning and investment management services. Founded in 2009, our approach centers on understanding each client's unique financial story through comprehensive planning, proactive communication, and fiduciary responsibility. With over 30 years of combined experience, our team prioritizes client needs over quota-driven agendas, offering tailored strategies that address retirement, estate, tax, and income planning.As a mission-driven organization, we integrate community impact initiatives through our E3 program while maintaining industry-leading standards through our partnership with LPL Financial. Our virtual consultation process ensures accessibility while respecting clients' time commitments beyond financial matters.
Services
Financial Planning
Investment Management
Retirement Planning
Estate Planning
Tax Planning
Impact Investing
Risk Management
Education Planning
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of fiduciary financial planning experience with personalized strategies
- Our team maintains CFP certification and adheres to industry-leading compliance standards
- We prioritize client needs over institutional quotas or pre-set agendas
- Our virtual consultation process accommodates clients' busy schedules
- We integrate community impact initiatives through our E3 outreach program
Associations and certifications
- FINRA
- SIPC
Services
Financial Planning
Our comprehensive financial planning service creates customized strategies addressing retirement, estate, tax, and income goals. We conduct detailed assessments of clients' financial situations to develop actionable plans that align with personal values and life objectives. This service includes ongoing progress monitoring and periodic reviews to ensure continued alignment with evolving needs.
Investment Management
As fiduciaries, we design personalized investment portfolios that reflect clients' risk tolerance and financial goals. Our approach combines market analysis with strategic asset allocation while maintaining strict compliance standards through LPL Financial. We provide regular performance reviews and adjustments to maintain optimal portfolio positioning.
Retirement Planning
This service focuses on creating sustainable retirement income strategies tailored to individual circumstances. We analyze current assets, projected expenses, and risk profiles to develop plans that ensure financial security throughout retirement. Our approach includes tax-efficient withdrawal strategies and Social Security optimization techniques.
Tax Planning
Our tax planning service integrates with overall financial strategies to minimize tax liabilities through legal optimization techniques. We collaborate with clients' accounting professionals to implement strategies that enhance after-tax returns while maintaining compliance with evolving tax regulations and reporting requirements.
Impact Investing
This service enables clients to align investments with personal values through socially responsible investment options. We identify opportunities that generate measurable social and environmental impact alongside financial returns, incorporating ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) factors into portfolio construction.
People
Edward R. Doughty
Managing Director
Certified Financial Planner with 30 years of experience in wealth management. Founded Epic Capital in 2009 to provide personalized financial solutions. Combines technical expertise with compassionate understanding of clients' unique financial journeys.
Questions
What financial planning services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive financial planning covering retirement, estate, tax, income, and education planning tailored to individual client needs.
Are you fiduciary financial advisors?
Yes, we operate as fiduciaries with the highest industry standards through our partnership with LPL Financial.
Do you serve clients outside Charlotte?
We serve clients nationwide in 20+ states including California, New York, Texas, and Florida.
How does your investment management process work?
We create personalized portfolios based on risk tolerance and goals, with ongoing monitoring and quarterly reviews.
What is your approach to retirement planning?
We develop customized retirement strategies focusing on sustainable income, tax efficiency, and long-term security.
Do you offer virtual financial consultations?
Yes, we provide virtual meetings for client convenience while maintaining personalized service standards.
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