An independent, fiduciary firm for Forsyth County retirees and pre-retirees.

Financial Planner in Kernersville, NC

Piedmont Capital Advisors takes a personal approach to financial planning in Kernersville, NC. Jacob Rice, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, RICP®, has 12 years of experience helping retirees and pre-retirees customize financial plans around their goals and the realities of living in the Triad. Someone who spent their career at John Deere may have a different retirement picture than someone who worked for Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist or another local employer.

You can meet our team at our office at 123 Broad Street or talk by phone. Your first conversation is free, giving you a chance to learn more about the firm and decide if it fits your needs.

Explore Our Financial Planning Services

  • Financial Planning

  • Retirement Planning

  • Investment Planning

  • Retirement Income Planning

  • Investment Management

  • Social Security Timing

  • Annuities

  • Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Planning

  • Roth Conversion Strategy

Factors That Affect Your Retirement in Kernersville

Kernersville’s economy creates unique retirement planning situations:

  • Retirement Benefits Across the Triad

    Kernersville sits along Interstate 40 between Winston-Salem and Greensboro. Many local careers connect to employers in both cities. Each employer has its own retirement rules, and those rules can affect when your income starts.

  • John Deere Retirement Benefits

    If you worked at the John Deere campus in Kernersville, your benefits may depend on when you joined the company. Locally, people knew the campus as Deere-Hitachi until Deere took full ownership in 2022. Your pension or 401(k) benefits can vary by hiring period, so we review your plan documents to understand what benefits you have and when you can access them.

  • When Spouses Retire From Different Employers

    One spouse may retire from Deere while the other retires from an employer in Winston-Salem. We combine both benefit schedules into one plan and see which Social Security timing works best for the household.

  • Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Benefits

    Some Kernersville retirees also worked in Winston-Salem at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Those benefits come with their own rules, so we help you determine which income to use first and which savings to tap later.

See How We Compare With Other Kernersville Financial Planners

Once you have your Kernersville records together, the next question is who should help manage them. See how we approach the concerns many retirees and pre-retirees bring to a financial planner.

What You Want
Piedmont Capital Advisors
Other Financial Planners in Kernersville
A financial planner close to home
Our office is on Broad Street, and Jacob lives and works in Kernersville.
Some planners work from regional brokerage offices where the staff may change over time.
A legal duty to you
Jacob serves as a fiduciary, so the law requires him to act in your best interest.
Not every planner follows the same fiduciary standard, so ask about it before you sign anything.
Advice free of house products
We are independent and sell no proprietary funds. Our recommendations can include investments from other companies.
Firms with in-house funds may recommend their own products as part of their business model.
A person on the phone when you need them
You speak directly with Jacob or one of his two team members.
Some firms route calls through a toll-free number or different representatives.
A plan built for you
We base recommendations on your goals. Your age alone does not determine how you should invest.
Some firms use age-based defaults that automatically move clients toward more conservative investments.
A named source for your income
Jacob shows you which account will fund each withdrawal and explains why.
Some plans focus on an income target without clearly showing which account will provide the money.

Ready to Talk?

Piedmont Capital Advisors combines an independently owned firm with the research and scale of a national broker-dealer. If you want to discuss your retirement goals in Kernersville, book a free consultation online. Alternatively, call our office Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I show at the first meeting?

Show us your most recent account statements and any pension paperwork from former employers, even if the company has changed names since you worked there. If you cannot find a document, do not worry. We can help you identify what is missing and any records you need to request.

How long until I see a plan?

Most people meet with us one to three times. We start by gathering information about your accounts and goals, and then we prepare your analysis and walk you through our recommendations. You decide what to do and when to do it.

Do you prepare my tax return?

No. We provide tax-efficient planning recommendations and work with your CPA, who prepares your return. If you do not have a CPA, we can recommend one.

How does Piedmont Capital Advisors get paid?

During your initial consultation, we review your situation and explain what we see. You only pay for our services if you decide to work with us. If you have any questions about costs, Jacob will answer them directly.

Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a Registered Investment Advisor. Member FINRA & SIPC. The LPL Financial registered representatives associated with this site may only discuss and/or transact securities business with residents of the following states: NC, SC, VA, GA, AL, AZ, CA, FL, IL, KY, MD. This material is for general information only and is not intended to provide specific tax or legal advice. Please consult a qualified tax or legal professional regarding your individual situation.
Client Reviews

What Clients Say About Kernersville.

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I've been working with the Piedmont Capital Advisors team for nearly 10 years, and I truly can't recommend them enough. No matter what stage of life I've been in or what financial questions I've had, Jake, Eli, and the entire team have always been there with thoughtful guidance and support. One of the things I appreciate most is having advisors I've been able to grow alongside. They understand where I am in life, meet me where I am, and help me make informed decisions without ever making me feel rushed or judged. They've been incredibly patient through all of my questions, changing priorities, and life pivots, while also challenging me in the right ways to think bigger and plan for the future. It never feels like they're just managing investments. They genuinely care about helping their clients build the life they want. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, trustworthy, and down-to-earth team that will be in your corner for the long haul, I couldn't recommend Piedmont Capital Advisors more.
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Jason Schilling
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Jake was great to work with. He took the time to understand me and my goals and wasn’t trying to push any specific product. Highly recommend!
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Michael Torbert
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I would like to thank Jacob and his team at Piedmont Capital Advisors. I was fortunate to meet Jake, via Zoom call when I began to have an awkward banking relationship with my local bank's advice head. Jacob immediately made me comfortable discussing and explaining my specific financial needs and plans for the future. He and his team made my financial switch seamless. Jacob often gives me updates and has always been a brief call or email away.
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Alison Hofmann
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Jacob and his team have been our financial planners for several years and we feel that we are in good hands. Jacob is proactive about managing our retirement accounts and plan. He reaches out to us a few times a year to go through our accounts and he always has ideas about what to do next and a plan for the future. He is very responsive with answering our questions and meeting with us. We had two financial Planners previously who we met with twice a year with no interaction in between. Jacob is entirely different with innovative ideas about retirement planning and planning for our children too.
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Tommy Newsom
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Jacob is not only a great certified financial planner, but he and Elijah are great individuals. They are truly interested and care about you personally, your finances and how to make your investments grow for the season of life you’re in. We are very happy with how they handled the transfer of our investments from our previous firm to LPL and how they made everything as seamless as possible.
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Mark Bolens
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I switched advisors because I was not happy with the communication or the handling of my investments , from my first meeting with Jacob I have been impressed, he met with ne and gathered some information and at our second appointment he had a financial plan for me through my retirement . I would recommend him to anyone and a bonus is that he is very personable and listens to your needs
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Brandi Leonard
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From start to finish, everyone there was incredibly helpful, patient, and knowledgeable when it comes to working with you with your retirement investment. They took the time to truly understand what I needed and didn't rush me. It is rare to find this level of care and professionalism these days! I would highly recommend Jake and Elijah to anyone.
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Katherine Burger
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Jake has been handling some of my accounts for a few years and it is always a pleasure to work with him. He is knowledgeable, understands my goals and works with me to achieve them, and is always quick to respond. I truly enjoy working with him.
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Duwayne Grimm
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Our discussion with the financial advisor went well. He did not pressure us, just told us what he could do for us. We like that type of discussion between us and him. We talked it over and decided to work with your company.
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So far everything has been exhalent, response to my inquires have been timely. I would highly recommend Jake Rice and company. Jacob Rice, Piedmont Capital Advisors

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