Wealth Management for Families at Every Stage of Life

A coordinated approach to investing, retirement income, tax strategy, and long-term planning tailored to your life, not a template.

Fee-Only

Fiduciary

8B+ AUM

Nearly 30 Years of Experience

 
as of December 31st 2025

Wealth Management for Families at Every Stage of Life

A coordinated approach to investing, retirement income, tax strategy, and long-term planning tailored to your life, not a template.

What is Wealth Management?

Wealth management is a comprehensive approach to your financial life, integrating investment management, retirement income planning, tax strategy, estate planning, and risk management into one cohesive strategy. Instead of treating each area separately, wealth management focuses on how every financial decision works together to help support your long-term well-being. It is beneficial for families who want help:

  • Managing investments with a long-term, income-focused strategy
  • Planning for a retirement they can truly enjoy
  • Improving tax efficiency over time
  • Making informed, complex financial decisions
  • Seeking to preserve and transfer wealth to the people and causes they care about

How We Work With You

Step 1

Understand Your Full Picture

We begin with what matters most, your goals, priorities, income sources, and concerns, so the strategy we build reflects your life, not just your numbers.

Step 2

Build a Coordinated Strategy

We align your investments, retirement income plan, and tax strategy into one integrated approach, so decisions can be made in the context of your complete financial picture.

Step 3

Ongoing Guidance and Adjustments

We monitor your plan, proactively communicating and adjusting as markets shift and your life evolves.

Wealth Management Services

Each service is designed to connect the separate parts of your financial life into one comprehensive, personalized plan.

Investment Management

Customized, income-focused portfolio strategies built with your goals and timeline in mind.

Retirement Planning

Solutions designed to help support a happy retirement by focusing on sustainable income and long-term financial security.

Financial Planning

A coordinated process connecting your goals, assets, and decisions.

Tax and Accounting

Year-round approach focused on improving tax efficiency over time.

Estate Planning Guidance

Guidance to help align asset transfer strategies with your wishes, across generations.

Insurance & Healthcare Guidance

Independent evaluation of coverage options from an advisor who does not sell products.

Charitable Giving

Thoughtful strategies designed to support what you care about while focusing on enhancing tax efficiency.

Senior Living and Elder Care

Collaborate with elder care consultants to provide senior living options and support for family decision making.

Business

Planning strategies that connect business success to long-term personal financial goals.

Financial Questions We Help You Navigate

  • Can I retire now, or should I wait?
  • How do I structure my portfolio to support retirement income needs?
  • Should I do a Roth conversion, and if so, when?
  • When is the right time to claim Social Security?
  • Should I pay off my mortgage or stay invested?
  • How can I improve tax efficiency in retirement?
  • How should my investment strategy evolve over time?

Who We Work With

We serve a wide range of families and individuals united by a desire for a more thoughtful, coordinated approach to their financial lives.

Families approaching or living in retirement who want a clear, sustainable income strategy designed to support their long-term needs

High-net-worth and multigenerational families navigating complex, multi-dimensional financial situations

Business owners, executives, and professionals managing equity compensation, variable income, or liquidity events

Families experiencing major transitions, such as inheritance, divorce, the sale of a business, or the loss of a spouse

Individuals earlier in the wealth-building journey who want to establish a strong financial foundation for the future

Frequently Asked Questions

Wealth management typically includes investment management, financial planning, retirement income planning, tax strategy, estate planning coordination, and ongoing financial guidance, all working together as one integrated plan rather than separate services.
Financial planning creates a roadmap for your goals. Wealth management aims to go further by combining that plan with active, ongoing implementation across investments, taxes, and financial strategy. It's both the plan and the execution.
We work with families across a wide range of wealth levels, from those actively building toward retirement to established high-net-worth households. Wealth management can be beneficial for individuals and families with meaningful assets, multiple income sources, or increasing financial complexity.
Many families value coordinated decision-making, proactive tax strategy, and ongoing guidance aimed at helping reduce uncertainty over time.
Families typically find it most helpful when approaching retirement, navigating a significant financial transition, or reaching a point where managing everything alone has become unnecessarily complex. The earlier a coordinated plan is in place, the more options you typically have.
We are a fee-only, fiduciary firm, meaning we don't earn commissions and are legally required to act in your best interest. Founded nearly 30 years ago with a mission to help families find happiness in retirement, we've grown to serve more than 6,000 families with $8B+ in assets under management as of December 31, 2025. We combine the capabilities of a large firm with the personal attention of a boutique practice, and we measure success not just in returns, but in striving to help our clients feel confident enough to sleep well at night.

Ready for a More Coordinated Path Forward?

Start with a conversation about your goals, questions, and how a holistic plan could simplify your financial life.

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Important Disclosures

Capital Investment Advisors, LLC (“CIA”) is a registered investment adviser. Registration as an investment adviser does not imply a certain level of skill or training. The information presented on this website is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment, legal, or tax advice. You should consult your financial advisor, attorney, or tax professional regarding your individual situation before making any financial decisions. All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results, and there can be no assurance that any investment strategy will be successful. Any references to investment strategies, asset allocation, or financial planning concepts are provided for illustrative purposes only and may not be appropriate for all investors. Any opinions expressed are subject to change without notice and are based on current market conditions. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties. CIA does not provide tax or legal advice. Tax and estate planning services are offered in coordination with a client’s independent tax and legal advisors. Information presented regarding the firm, including assets under management, number of clients, and years of experience, is believed to be accurate as of the date indicated but is subject to change. For additional information about Capital Investment Advisors, including fees and services, please review our Form ADV Part 2A, which is available upon request or at https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/158055.

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