Carolyn A. Finick, CFP®, Financial Advisor on Influential Women
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Carolyn A. Finick, CFP®

Financial Advisor, Edward Jones

Wilmington, NC 28411

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Cert Certified Financial Planner Cert Life and Health Insurance Cert FINRA Series 7, 9, 10, and 66 Member Wilma (Wilmington Business Journal women's marketing group) Member Wine lover's group

Her Story

About Carolyn

Carolyn A. Finick, CFP® is a Financial Advisor based in Wilmington, North Carolina, working with Edward Jones. She focuses on comprehensive financial planning and investment guidance for individuals and families, with an emphasis on helping clients navigate major life transitions such as career changes, marriage, divorce, retirement, caregiving for aging parents, and managing unexpected financial windfalls. Her approach centers on building long-term financial strategies tailored to each client’s personal goals and circumstances.

Her career in wealth management spans nearly a decade of progressive experience in the financial services industry. She previously spent over nine years at UBS Financial Services, where she advanced from administrative roles into senior-level responsibilities, ultimately earning multiple securities licenses and taking on leadership duties managing several branches in the Central New England region during the COVID-19 period. Earlier in her career, she gained experience in smaller private wealth management environments, which helped shape her client-focused and detail-oriented advisory style.

She is a graduate of High Point University and holds several professional licenses and certifications, including the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation as well as FINRA Series 7, 9, 10, and 66 registrations. She is also licensed in Life and Health Insurance in North Carolina. After relocating back to the South, she established her own practice with Edward Jones, where she continues to focus on personalized financial planning and long-term client relationships.

Her Interview

Ten minutes with Carolyn

01What do you attribute your success to?

Overcoming challenges, never losing faith in myself, and really just working hard. I spent a lot of time on certifications and licenses.

02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?

Anytime you take a new job, ask for the money up front because you will never get it in raises down the line. Do not accept a low-ball offer with the promise of raises later.

03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?

Own your worth. Fight for that promotion, fight for that raise, make sure you're getting the money that you deserve.

04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?

Stock markets at all-time highs with shifts around space travel, space exploration, and AI. Opportunity to help navigate portfolios and a great transfer of wealth over the next 10 years with education on managing generational wealth.

05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?

Integrity above all, and really love supporting women of all ages, especially widows helping break the shame around managing finances.

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