Triangle-Savvy Guidance. Real Relationships. 

The Research Triangle has one of the fastest-growing, most diverse economies in the South: tech professionals, university researchers, growing families, and thriving small businesses. We understand the financial landscape here, and we plan around it.

 

Marathon Pre retirees

Tech & Professional Community

From RTP companies to NC State and Duke, Raleigh attracts professionals navigating stock options, equity compensation, deferred income, and the need for sophisticated tax-aware investing.

Marathon Wealth

A Rapidly Growing Region

Raleigh-Durham is one of the fastest-growing metros in the country. That means rising home values, new business opportunities, and a community of people who are building wealth and need a plan to protect it.

Marathon Professionals

Fiduciary, Always

As an independent, fiduciary firm, we're legally obligated to act in your best interest, not a bank's or insurance company's. No conflicted advice, no hidden incentives.

Marathon Military

Business Support

We design and manage 401(k) plans for Raleigh-area employers, helping businesses attract and retain top talent with competitive, compliant retirement benefits.

Marathon Estate

Comprehensive Under One Roof

We coordinate retirement income, tax strategy, estate planning, insurance review, and investment management together, so no piece of your financial life is forgotten.

Marathon Life transitions

Plans That Grow With You

Whether you just moved to Raleigh for a new job or you've been here for decades, we build plans that evolve as your life does.

Everything Your Financial Life Needs: In One Place

From your first conversation to retirement and beyond, we provide the full spectrum of financial planning services for Raleigh-area individuals, families, and businesses.
 

Retirement Planning

We build retirement income strategies tailored to your life in North Carolina. We account for Social Security, employer pensions, investment accounts, and the tax landscape unique to NC retirees.

  • Retirement income & timeline planning 
  • Social Security claiming optimization 
  • IRA, 403(b), and rollover guidance 
  • NC state tax considerations for retirees 
  • Required minimum distribution planning

Investment Management

We build and manage diversified portfolios aligned with your goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon with ongoing monitoring and adjustments as markets and life evolve.

  • Personalized portfolio construction 
  • Equity compensation & RSU planning 
  • Asset allocation & rebalancing 
  • Tax-aware investment strategies 
  • Quarterly performance reviews

Tax & Estate Planning

We work alongside your CPA and attorney to identify opportunities to reduce your federal and North Carolina tax burden. Today, in retirement, and across generations.

  • Tax-efficient withdrawal sequencing 
  • Roth conversion strategy 
  • Estate & inheritance planning 
  • Beneficiary review & trust coordination 
  • Capital gains management

Business 401(k) Solutions

Full-service 401(k) plan design, fee benchmarking, fiduciary support, and employee education for Raleigh-area employers so you can offer top-tier benefits without the burden.

  • Plan design & implementation 
  • Fee benchmarking & transparency review 
  • ERISA fiduciary support 
  • 1:1 employee enrollment & education 
  • Ongoing plan management

Protection & Insurance Planning

We review your existing coverage and identify gaps that could put your Raleigh family or financial plan at risk. Including life and disability to long-term care and annuity solutions.

  • Life insurance needs analysis 
  • Disability income protection 
  • Long-term care planning 
  • Annuity & guaranteed income solutions 
  • Policy review & benchmarking

Comprehensive Financial Planning

For clients who want it all coordinated under one roof, a single, integrated strategy that connects every aspect of your financial life into one clear, actionable plan.

  • Full financial plan development 
  • Cash flow & net worth analysis 
  • Education savings (529) strategies 
  • Life transition planning 
  • Ongoing monitoring & annual updates

Proudly Serving Raleigh & the Research Triangle 

Our Raleigh office serves the entire Triangle region, and we offer virtual meetings for clients nationwide.

Including:

  • Raleigh
  • Durham
  • Cary
  • Chapel Hill
  • Wake Forest
  • Morrisville
  • Apex
  • Holly Springs
  • Garner
  • Clayton
  • Knightdale
  • North Hills
  • Chatham Country
  • Midtown Raleigh
  • and More!

Simple. Transparent. Built Around You.

From your first call to your long-term plan, our process is designed to feel approachable, never overwhelming.

1

Meet with Our Team 

Every great plan starts with a conversation. We take the time to understand your goals, values, and concerns before we ever talk strategy.
 

2

A Plan, Built Around You 

No two paths look the same. We build a personalized financial plan around your specific goals, with clear, actionable recommendations.

3

Implement & Evolve

This is where planning becomes progress. We put your strategy into motion and stay by your side, meeting regularly to track progress and adapt as life changes.

 

Find Us in Raleigh, NC

Our Raleigh office is located in North Raleigh, convenient to clients across the Triangle. We're available by appointment, or reach out and we'll get in touch within one business day.

Ready to work with a Raleigh financial advisor who understands the Triangle?