Stu Evans
Stu Evans, CFP®
Wealth Advisor
Bio
With over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, Stu Evans is a Certified Financial Planner™ professional who specializes in helping educators (professors and teachers) and business owners create personalized strategies for retirement and long-term financial success.
Stu began his career at Vanguard, where he developed deep expertise in investment management and portfolio construction. He later advanced to the role of Director of Financial Planning at Facet, where he led a team of advisors in delivering comprehensive, goals-based financial plans. His work there included building systems for retirement income planning, advanced investment strategies, college funding, cash flow optimization, and risk management through insurance planning.
Stu’s approach is grounded in clarity, education, and empowerment—values that resonate deeply with both the teaching and entrepreneurial communities. Whether you're a public school teacher, university professor, or small business owner, Stu helps you gain confidence about your financial future, reduce complexity, and retire on your terms.
When he's not guiding clients, Stu enjoys playing guitar, staying active, and continually expanding his knowledge of personal finance and economics.
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Niche Markets
Teachers
Professors
Business owners
Business Recognition
- Over a decade of combined experience in financial planning and wealth management
- Former leader of a financial planning team at a national firm, contributing to the design and rollout of comprehensive planning systems
- Contributor to internal thought leadership content, planning guides, and client-facing tools
Education
Wingate University
Major: Finance
MINor: Marketing
Licenses & Registrations
| Series 7 | General Securities Registered Representative | Held with LPL Financial |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities State Agent | Held with LPL Financial |
| Series 65 | Uniform Combined State Agent | Held with IAA & LPL Financial |
| CFP® | Certified Financial Planner | College of Financial Planning |
| Securities Registration States | NC, SC, TX, VA | |
| Insurance Registration States | NC | Life and Health Insurance |
Strategic Resources and Certifications
- Series 7
Qualifies professionals to sell stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other securities while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
- Series 63
Ensures financial professionals meet state regulatory requirements to sell securities and protect investor interests.
- Series 65
Authorizes professionals to provide fee-based investment advice and fiduciary financial planning services.
- Certified Financial Planner, CFP®
A CFP is a specialized type of financial planner who has met the certification requirements of the CFP Board. A CFP must complete coursework, pass an exam, adhere to the CFP Board code of ethics and keep up with continuing education. CFPs are bound by a fiduciary duty, meaning they must meet the highest standard of care when providing advice to clients.