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Terry Colen

Terry Colen, CRPC<sup>&#174;</sup><br/><strong><sup>Wealth Advisor</sup></strong><br/>

Terry Colen, CRPC®
Wealth Advisor


525 North Tryon St 16th Floor Charlotte, NC 28202

Bio

“Since childhood, I wanted to work for myself as a Wealth Manager. My education and extensive experience have allowed me the opportunity to not only achieve this goal but to truly succeed in this industry. I am passionate about what I do and focus on ‘Bringing Wall Street to Main Street’.” -Terry Colen

Terry, a gifted communicator and experienced advisor, started his financial services career in 1988. He is dedicated to helping clients work toward their financial goals and incorporates humor and a positive attitude to explain complicated issues. As an independent advisor, Terry is able to focus on his clients’ needs, not selling products.

Prior to joining Blackbridge Financial in 2015, Terry was recognized for excellence[1 ] as a leading performer in his field. Terry takes great pride in providing personalized service and financial education to his community, as well as helping his clients understand and navigate the world of retirement income planning and wealth management.

Originally from Palos Verdes Estates, California, Terry has been a Charlotte resident since 2001. He frequently travels the world with his wife, Elizabeth, and their children. Outside of work, he enjoys playing tennis, cycling, and snorkeling.

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Kind Words from Terry's Client


This statement is a testimonial by a client of the financial professional as of 06/27/2024. The client has not been paid or received any other compensation for making these statements. As a result, the client does not receive any material incentives or benefits for providing the testimonial.


This statement is a testimonial by a client of the financial professional as of 06/27/2024. The client has not been paid or received any other compensation for making these statements. As a result, the client does not receive any material incentives or benefits for providing the testimonial.


Niche Markets

Engineers

duke energy employees

retirement-aged clients

Business Recognition

  • 2024, 2025 Ascent Club [1]- Based on annual production
  • 2020 LPL Director’s Club[2] — Based on annual production
  • 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 LPL Freedom Club[3] — Based on annual production
  • 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 5 Star Wealth Manager[4] — Award based on 10 objective criteria associated with providing quality services to clients such as credentials, experience, and assets under management among other factors.  Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of   
  • Published author in Pride Magazine and Credit Union Times 

Education

California State University- Long Beach, 1985; Dual

Major: Finance, Marketing

Licenses & Registrations

Series 6Investment Company/Variable Contracts Products Limited Rep.Held with LPL Financial
Series 7General Securities Registered RepresentativeHeld with LPL Financial
Series 63Uniform Securities State AgentHeld with LPL Financial
Series 66Uniform Combined State AgentHeld with IAA & LPL Financial
CRPC®Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorConferred by College for Financial Planning
Securities Registration StatesAL, CA, FL, GA, HI, MD, NY, NC, OH, SC, TX, VA
Insurance Registration StatesFL, LA, NC, SCLife and Long-Term Care Insurance

Strategic Resources and Certifications

  • Series 7
  • 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.

  • Chartered Retirement Planning Consultant, CRPC®

    Specialized in helping clients navigate retirement income planning, Social Security strategies, and wealth distribution.