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Cornerstone Wealth

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Client assets under management

$2,442,258,357

Clients

2,373

13% high-net-worth

Advisors

29

of 50 employees

Firm type

Team

5-30 advisors or >$500M in AUM

Clients per advisor

82

High

Average account size

$1,029,186

About

Cornerstone Wealth Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), trusts and estates, employer retirement plans, other advisers, and corporate entities. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning, retirement plan consulting (acting as an ERISA fiduciary), management of annuity and 529 subaccounts, and related services such as tax return preparation referrals.

Investment advice is implemented primarily through model portfolios that use ETFs, mutual funds, individual stocks and bonds, and, where appropriate, sleeves managed by external managers or allocable to alternative investments; the firm’s investment committee meets regularly to review macro themes and model allocations. Cornerstone typically manages assets on a discretionary basis, integrates held‑away accounts (using Pontera) into client portfolios, and performs periodic reviews and rebalancing in line with client objectives and risk tolerances.

Cornerstone is an operating subsidiary of Focus Financial Partners and maintains multiple affiliate relationships that materially shape its offerings: it makes affiliated pooled investment vehicles available to qualifying clients (through SCS and Origin) and uses affiliated subadvisors (Williams Jones, Kovitz), facilitates credit and cash management solutions via UPTIQ (in which Focus has an economic interest), and introduces clients to an affiliate insurance placement platform (Focus Risk Solutions). The firm also discloses that certain supervised persons act as registered representatives and licensed insurance agents and that these affiliated product and distribution arrangements create potential conflicts of interest that are disclosed and managed.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers
Management of variable annuity sub-accounts, credit and cash management solutions and insurance solutions

Expertise

Annuities College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Private / alternative investments

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning services, negotiable; retainer required for planning services (50% upfront)

Percentage

$0 - $499,999: 1.25% $500,000 - $999,999: 1.10% $1,000,000 - $1,499,999: 0.95% $1,500,000 - $1,999,999: 0.85% $2,000,000 - $2,999,999: 0.70% $3,000,000 - $3,999,999: 0.65% $4,000,000 - $4,999,999: 0.55% $5,000,000 - $9,999,999: 0.50% $10,000,000 - $24,999,999: 0.40% $25,000,000 - $49,999,999: 0.35% $50,000,000 - $99,999,999: 0.30%

Commissions

Certain supervised persons are registered representatives who receive commissions on sales of mutual funds, variable annuities, and 529 plans held in non-advisory accounts; insurance commissions also received by some personnel

Project-based

Hourly fees for financial planning and consulting services, negotiable

Other

Minimum fee: Minimum annual fee of $3,000 (legacy fee schedules); Minimum annual fee of $5,000 for retirement plan consulting Fee-only: Fixed fees for financial planning and consulting; hourly and flat fees negotiable based on engagement; retirement plan consulting fees based on plan assets with specified ranges (e.g., 50-65 bps up to $1 million) and minimums

Main office location

Cornerstone Wealth

16810 Kenton Drive, Suite 200

Huntersville NC 28078, United States

Number of offices

8

Most active in

Alabama · Arizona · California · Colorado · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Indiana · Kansas · Louisiana · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Mississippi · Missouri · Montana · Nevada · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Oregon · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Virginia · Washington · Wisconsin · Wyoming

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Gabrielle C

Series 63, Series 65

Greenville, SC

Cornerstone Wealth

Gabrielle Cafalone is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms, including Mutual Securities, Royal Alliance, and Equitable Advisors. Cornerstone Wealth Group is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $2.1 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and corporate clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with an investment approach centered on model portfolios and discretionary management.

Annuities College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jeffrey P

CFP®, Series 63

Greensboro, NC

Cornerstone Wealth

Jeffrey Powell is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Group in Greensboro, NC. He has been with Cornerstone Wealth Group since 2018 and has prior experience at LPL Financial LLC dating back to 2015. Cornerstone Wealth Group is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $2.1 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, other advisers, and corporate clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting primarily through model portfolios that include ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income.

Annuities College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jared M

CFP®, CFA®, Series 63

Tampa, FL

Cornerstone Wealth

Jared Mcdaniel is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Cornerstone Wealth, he worked at Mutual Securities, Inc. and CNR Securities, LLC. Cornerstone Wealth Group is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $2.1 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and corporate clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with an investment approach focused on model portfolios utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Annuities College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Craig R

Series 63, Series 65

Huntersville, NC

Cornerstone Wealth

Craig Rubrecht is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cornerstone Wealth Group since 2018, following prior roles at Mutual Securities, Inc., Cornerstone Financial Advisors, and LPL Financial. Rubrecht serves on the Focus Strategic Advisory Board, a collective of investment firms that meets biannually to discuss strategic initiatives. Cornerstone Wealth Group is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $2.1 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, other advisers, and corporate clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and management of certain annuity and 529 subaccounts, primarily through model portfolios emphasizing ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income.

Annuities College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Cameron M

CFA®, Series 66

Huntersville, NC

Cornerstone Wealth

Cameron Meares is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Cornerstone Wealth Group, where he has worked since 2019, including a prior tenure and a recent return in 2022. His previous roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and Rhett Sinclair and Associates. Cornerstone Wealth Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $2.1 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, other advisers, and corporate clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting primarily through model portfolios that utilize ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income.

Annuities College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jeffrey C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Huntersville, NC

Cornerstone Wealth

Jeffrey Carbone is a CFP® with 34 years of experience in financial advising, currently serving as a managing partner at Cornerstone Wealth. His career includes roles at Cornerstone Financial Partners, LPL Financial, and Mutual Securities. Outside of advising, he serves as president of the Somerset Shores HOA and is a board member of the Make A Wish nonprofit organization. Cornerstone Wealth Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $2.1 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, other advisers, and corporate clients, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a model portfolio approach that incorporates ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and alternative investments for qualified clients.

Annuities College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Sean B

Series 63, Series 65

Huntersville, NC

Cornerstone Wealth

Sean Bandazian is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Group with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at The Leaders Group, Alphastar Capital Management, and LPL Financial. Cornerstone Wealth Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $2.1 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, other advisers, and corporate clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with an investment approach centered on model portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income.

Annuities College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Edward W

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Huntersville, NC

Cornerstone Wealth

Edward Wood is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cornerstone Wealth. He has previously worked at Mutual Securities, Cornerstone Financial Partners, Cornerstone Financial Advisors, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Cornerstone Risk Management Advisors, LLC, an insurance-related business. Cornerstone Wealth Group is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $2.1 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, other advisers, and corporate clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services primarily through model portfolios with discretionary management.

Annuities College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Wallace S

Series 63

Tampa, FL

Cornerstone Wealth

Wallace Sutton is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth with 41 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Mutual Securities, Inc., Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Sutton Wealth Advisors, Inc. Sutton has served as a guest speaker at Florida State University, discussing investments with economic class students. Cornerstone Wealth Group is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $2.1 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and corporate clients, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through model portfolios that emphasize ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income.

Annuities College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Andrea P

Series 63, Series 65

Huntersville, NC

Cornerstone Wealth

Andrea Pine is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Mutual Securities, Inc., Cornerstone Financial Partners, and LPL Financial LLC. Cornerstone Wealth Group is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $2.1 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, other advisers, and corporate clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting primarily through model portfolios with discretionary management and periodic rebalancing.

Annuities College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Matthew S

CFP®, Series 66

Huntersville, NC

Cornerstone Wealth

Matthew Sandberg is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth. His prior work includes roles at Cornerstone Financial Partners, LPL Financial, and Fiserv. Cornerstone Wealth Group is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $2.1 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, other advisers, and corporate clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a model portfolio approach that includes ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and alternative investments for qualified clients.

Annuities College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Derek G

CFA®, Series 66

Tampa, FL

Cornerstone Wealth

Derek Gage is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Cornerstone Wealth and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Sutton Wealth Advisors, TCV Trust & Wealth Management, and Genworth. He also serves as an investment analyst at Sutton Wealth Advisors, where he performs due diligence, prepares portfolio analyses, and participates in the investment management committee. Cornerstone Wealth Group is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $2.1 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and corporate clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting primarily through model portfolios emphasizing ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities.

Annuities College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jeremy G

CFP®, Series 66

Huntersville, NC

Cornerstone Wealth

Jeremy Grant is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cornerstone Wealth. He has worked at multiple financial firms, including Mutual Securities, Cornerstone Financial Partners, Cornerstone Financial Advisors, and LPL Financial. Grant is also involved with an insurance agency as part of his other business activities. Cornerstone Wealth Group is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $2.1 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, other advisers, and corporate clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to affiliate-managed private investment vehicles.

Annuities College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Rodney W

Series 66

Aiken, SC

Cornerstone Wealth

Rodney Wendt is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Keystone Financial Services and Cornerstone Wealth Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory roles, he has experience in various other business activities including employment in marketing-related positions. Cornerstone Wealth Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $2.1 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, other advisers, and corporate clients through comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and discretionary management.

Annuities College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kara K

CFP®, Series 63

Huntersville, NC

Cornerstone Wealth

Kara Kunz is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Cornerstone Wealth Group. She previously worked at Bragg Financial and spent sixteen years at the Community School of Davidson. Cornerstone Wealth Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $2.1 billion in assets, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, other advisers, and corporate clients. The firm utilizes model portfolios emphasizing ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income, with discretionary management and periodic rebalancing.

Annuities College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Executive
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