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User Experience

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01. Build

Your Foundation

You are at the point where you have choices.  You can take a major leap with the confidence of supporting your current lifestyle for the foreseeable future. Do you take a sabbatical, start your own company, buy 2nd home, etc.

02. Create

Flexability

You are at the point where you have choices.  You can take a major leap with the confidence of supporting your current lifestyle for the foreseeable future. Do you take a sabbatical, start your own company, buy 2nd home, etc.

03. Make

Work Optional

You are at the point where you have choices.  You can take a major leap with the confidence of supporting your current lifestyle for the foreseeable future. Do you take a sabbatical, start your own company, buy 2nd home, etc.

04. Develop

Your Legacy

You are at the point where you have choices.  You can take a major leap with the confidence of supporting your current lifestyle for the foreseeable future. Do you take a sabbatical, start your own company, buy 2nd home, etc.

The Progression of Financial Freedom

Financial Freedom, its a progression that occurs through dedication and discipline of an intentional plan. I view the progression in three distinct stages that build upon each other.

01. Build

Your Foundation

You are at the point where you have choices.  You can take a major leap with the confidence of supporting your current lifestyle for the foreseeable future. Do you take a sabbatical, start your own company, buy 2nd home, etc.

02. Create

Flexability

You are at the point where you have choices.  You can take a major leap with the confidence of supporting your current lifestyle for the foreseeable future. Do you take a sabbatical, start your own company, buy 2nd home, etc.

03. Make

Work Optional

You are at the point where you have choices.  You can take a major leap with the confidence of supporting your current lifestyle for the foreseeable future. Do you take a sabbatical, start your own company, buy 2nd home, etc.

04. Develop

Your Legacy

You are at the point where you have choices.  You can take a major leap with the confidence of supporting your current lifestyle for the foreseeable future. Do you take a sabbatical, start your own company, buy 2nd home, etc.

My Why

In college I began investing and learning all I could about investments and personal finances, I looked back at some of the financial decisions my family made and wondered how different their future would look if they had an Advisor coaching them to make better decisions. With this in mind, as well as an ever increasing craving for knowledge, I refocused my studies and goals. Rather than pursuing a career in law, I set my focus to becoming a trusted Advisor.

I decided that I wanted to dedicate my life to helping others plan and work towards their personal goals. I wake up with the aspiration of helping my Clients make better decisions and enjoy what is most important to them. This drives me to continually increase my knowledge and improve my planning process.

My Experience

In 1996, I began my professional career as a Legal Assistant with Clark & James, PA. In 2001, After completing Graduate School, I began my career in the financial services industry as an Investment Representative with Edward Jones. Six years later I resigned from Edward Jones to establish my own firm, Haines Financial, LLC. It was then that I fulfilled my dream of becoming an Independent Financial Advisor, having more control over my practice, and gaining more freedom in helping my clients make better decisions.

Degrees, Certificates and Designations

BS in Social Work from East Carolina University in 1998
MBA from East Carolina University in 2001
AAMS® – Accredited Asset Management Specialist from the College for Financial Planning in 2004
– Certificate in Financial Planning from the University of Georgia in 2007
CFP® – CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation from CFP Board in 2009
AWMA® – Accredited Wealth Management Advisor from the College of Financial Planning in 2010
AIF® – Accredited Investment Fiduciary from FI360 in 2019
CDFA® – Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® certification from IDFA in 2020

My Personal Life

Our family’s daily goal is to make God proud. We find continued guidance and encouragement from many avenues but greatly from the community surrounding Port City Community Church.  My wife and I volunteer while ours sons insure that every adult is capable of answering any and every question that comes to mind about our faith. We find further joy in many outlets but have a deep passion for East Carolina University (ECU)  Academics and Athletics.  I attended ECU to play football and successfully warmed the bench during the 1994 season.  While I was great at keeping that bench warm I decided to hang up the pads and join the cheerleading squad as the school Mascot, Pee Dee the Pirate. It was this life changing decision that caused me to cross paths with a member of the ECU Dance Team, my future wife. In my spare time I enjoy golfing, martial arts, woodworking and relaxing with my family. I currently serve on the Executive Board for the Cape Fear Council of the Boy Scouts of America, I serve as the Committee Chair for Cub Scout Pack 215, I’m a member of the Cape Fear Rotary Club and serve as a local Representative for the East Carolina University Pirate Club.

The Team

“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.”
-Helen Keller

Karen Walsh, RFC®

Director of Operations
My Why

Everyone needs guidance in taking steps towards financial freedom. Life can get hectic, and attempting to handle everything on your own can be overwhelming. That’s why I am here. I help you focus on your finances so you can enjoy life. It is incredibly motivating knowing that I have had a hand in helping clients reach their goals or get closer to achieving them. It is so rewarding to witness a couple getting out of debt or reaching the point of being able to retire. I find true joy in knowing our clients, speaking with them regularly, and proactively looking for opportunities to serve.
I am here as a resource to you. Our clients are our family. You may need help understanding your statement, keeping up with your income payments, or you may have a question that requires some research. The fact is, no matter how big or small your need, I’m ready to do what I can to make your life easier, and I’m excited to do it. I am very thankful that I get to fulfill my purpose in life by using my expertise to help others in their journey towards financial freedom.

My Experience

My career began in 1995 in the operations division of Prudential Securities as an Operations Assistant and was later promoted to Employee National Trainer with the Branch Liaison group. In 1999 I was recruited to the position of a Registered Client Service Associate and have been finding joy in helping others ever since (Prudential/Wachovia, Ryan Beck & Co. and Stifle Nicolaus). In 2009, I joined Brandon’s Team, and as his right hand, I handle all of his clients’ inquiries and requests and oversee the smooth functioning of our office.


Certificates and Designations


– Certificate in Financial Planning from Kaplan University in 2007
RFC® – Registered Financial Consultant designation from IARFC in 2009

My Personal Life

My husband, John, and I relocated in 2008 from the New York/Tri-State area and are thrilled to be living in Wilmington. We love where we live. I enjoy keeping fit and healthy, sharing quality time with family and friends, and getting lost in a good book. My spiritual life is of the most significant importance to me, and I worship with the Church of Christ that meets in North Wilmington. I also enjoy volunteering my time and am always looking for opportunities to give back to the community.

Karen Walsh, RFC®

Director of Operations
My Why

Everyone needs guidance in taking steps towards financial freedom. Life can get hectic, and attempting to handle everything on your own can be overwhelming. That’s why I am here. I help you focus on your finances so you can enjoy life. It is incredibly motivating knowing that I have had a hand in helping clients reach their goals or get closer to achieving them. It is so rewarding to witness a couple getting out of debt or reaching the point of being able to retire. I find true joy in knowing our clients, speaking with them regularly, and proactively looking for opportunities to serve.
I am here as a resource to you. Our clients are our family. You may need help understanding your statement, keeping up with your income payments, or you may have a question that requires some research. The fact is, no matter how big or small your need, I’m ready to do what I can to make your life easier, and I’m excited to do it. I am very thankful that I get to fulfill my purpose in life by using my expertise to help others in their journey towards financial freedom.

My Experience

My career began in 1995 in the operations division of Prudential Securities as an Operations Assistant and was later promoted to Employee National Trainer with the Branch Liaison group. In 1999 I was recruited to the position of a Registered Client Service Associate and have been finding joy in helping others ever since (Prudential/Wachovia, Ryan Beck & Co. and Stifle Nicolaus). In 2009, I joined Brandon’s Team, and as his right hand, I handle all of his clients’ inquiries and requests and oversee the smooth functioning of our office.


Certificates and Designations


– Certificate in Financial Planning from Kaplan University in 2007
RFC® – Registered Financial Consultant designation from IARFC in 2009

My Personal Life

My husband, John, and I relocated in 2008 from the New York/Tri-State area and are thrilled to be living in Wilmington. We love where we live. I enjoy keeping fit and healthy, sharing quality time with family and friends, and getting lost in a good book. My spiritual life is of the most significant importance to me, and I worship with the Church of Christ that meets in North Wilmington. I also enjoy volunteering my time and am always looking for opportunities to give back to the community.

Karen Walsh, RFC®

Director of Operations
My Why

Everyone needs guidance in taking steps towards financial freedom. Life can get hectic, and attempting to handle everything on your own can be overwhelming. That’s why I am here. I help you focus on your finances so you can enjoy life. It is incredibly motivating knowing that I have had a hand in helping clients reach their goals or get closer to achieving them. It is so rewarding to witness a couple getting out of debt or reaching the point of being able to retire. I find true joy in knowing our clients, speaking with them regularly, and proactively looking for opportunities to serve.
I am here as a resource to you. Our clients are our family. You may need help understanding your statement, keeping up with your income payments, or you may have a question that requires some research. The fact is, no matter how big or small your need, I’m ready to do what I can to make your life easier, and I’m excited to do it. I am very thankful that I get to fulfill my purpose in life by using my expertise to help others in their journey towards financial freedom.

My Experience

My career began in 1995 in the operations division of Prudential Securities as an Operations Assistant and was later promoted to Employee National Trainer with the Branch Liaison group. In 1999 I was recruited to the position of a Registered Client Service Associate and have been finding joy in helping others ever since (Prudential/Wachovia, Ryan Beck & Co. and Stifle Nicolaus). In 2009, I joined Brandon’s Team, and as his right hand, I handle all of his clients’ inquiries and requests and oversee the smooth functioning of our office.


Certificates and Designations


– Certificate in Financial Planning from Kaplan University in 2007
RFC® – Registered Financial Consultant designation from IARFC in 2009

My Personal Life

My husband, John, and I relocated in 2008 from the New York/Tri-State area and are thrilled to be living in Wilmington. We love where we live. I enjoy keeping fit and healthy, sharing quality time with family and friends, and getting lost in a good book. My spiritual life is of the most significant importance to me, and I worship with the Church of Christ that meets in North Wilmington. I also enjoy volunteering my time and am always looking for opportunities to give back to the community.

Robin Barrington

Director of Communications
My Why

We all know that life can get busy with all the things you enjoy doing, and sometimes there just isn’t enough time to focus on your finances. I am here as a resource to you. You may need help understanding your statement, keeping up with your income payments, or have a question that requires some research. The fact is, no matter how big or small your need, I’m ready to do what I can to make your life easier and I’m excited to do it. I am very thankful that I found this area of expertise to be part of every day. I can see that people around us need guidance and it is so rewarding to witness a couple getting out of debt, or someone being told that it’s ok to retire. I find true joy in knowing our clients, speaking with them regularly and proactively looking for opportunities to serve.

My Experience

My career began in 1995 in the operations division of Prudential Securities, as an Operations Assistant and was later promoted to Employee National Trainer with the Branch Liaison group. In 1999, I was recruited to the position of a Registered Client Service Associate and have been finding joy in helping others ever since (Prudential/Wachovia, Ryan Beck & Co. and Stifle Nicolaus). In 2009 I joined the Haines Financial team. As Brandon’s right hand, I handle all of his clients’ inquiries and requests, oversee the smooth functioning of our office and am responsible for the compliance supervision of our advisors.


Certificates and Designations

– Certificate in Financial Planning from Kaplan University in 2007
RFC® – Registered Financial Consultant designation from IARFC in 2009

My Personal Life

My husband, John, and I relocated in 2008 from the New York/Tri-State area and are thrilled to be living in Wilmington. We love where we live and I enjoy keeping fit and healthy, sharing quality time with family and friends, and getting lost in a good book. My spiritual life is of high importance to me and I am a member of the Christ’s Church that meets in Leland. I am also a member of the Assistance League of Greater Wilmington and try to give back to the community as much as possible.

The Progression of Financial Freedom

Financial Freedom, its a progression that occurs through dedication and discipline of an intentional plan. I view the progression in three distinct stages that build upon each other.

01. Create

Breathing Room

You are at the point where you have choices.  You can take a major leap with the confidence of supporting your current lifestyle for the foreseeable future. Do you take a sabbatical, start your own company, buy 2nd home, etc.

02. Build

Flexability

You are at the point where you have choices.  You can take a major leap with the confidence of supporting your current lifestyle for the foreseeable future. Do you take a sabbatical, start your own company, buy 2nd home, etc.

03. Make

Work Optional

You are at the point where you have choices.  You can take a major leap with the confidence of supporting your current lifestyle for the foreseeable future. Do you take a sabbatical, start your own company, buy 2nd home, etc.

Ready to start?
Let’s talk.

The first step in deciding if we are the right team to help you make better decisions is to have a 15-20 minute conversation to get to know each other.  During this call, I will ask a few questions to get a feel for where you are in your journey as well as what you are looking for from an Advisor. I will also answer your questions about our firm and fees.  Rest assured this is a no-judgment call, we are here to help.  Feel free to use this online scheduler or you can call 910.679.4370 to have our team schedule it for you.


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