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Educational Background and Achievements
- College
- University of NC at Charlotte, B.S. degree in Business Administration
- American College, prerequisite classes for the Board-Certified CFP® Exam
- Diversified Licenses
- Mortgage
- Investments (Series 6, 7, 63, and 65)
- Insurance (Life, Health, Accident, Long-Term Care, and Disability)
- Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina - Serving for almost a decade as an elected Member of the Board of Directors, 2nd Vice-Chair, Investment Sub-Committee Chair, and Former Treasurer.
- Certified Financial PlannerTM (CFP®)
- Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA®)
- Formerly Chosen SmartVestor Pro® through Dave Ramsey's Recommended Ramsey Solutions
- Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®)
- Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®)
- Formerly a Certified College Funding Specialist® (CCFS®)
- Pastoral Training
- All Access program at Seacoast Church - Mac Lake (Artist and Song Writer - Brandon Lake's Dad)
- Mentored by Dr. Vern Jensen, Ph.D.: author, pastor, and former bishop
- Seven years of training from Christ Quest Institute program
- Graduate of Our Community Listens program
- Author of the book "Biblical Strategies to Financial Freedom" (Read my 30 Favorite Timeless Biblical Financial Principles)
"Individuals have trusted me to guide and lead them toward a secure financial future. What I believe truly sets me apart is my unwavering passion for helping clients by integrating sound Biblical and financial principles. I assist them in defining and pursuing their unique, God-given goals. Our team is well-versed in the distinct financial challenges and obstacles you may encounter. By planning today, we can confidently navigate the uncertainties of tomorrow. Whether you're investing to grow wealth, purchasing a home, protecting your family, or preserving your assets, our personalized service is centered on your specific needs, desires, and long-term goals." - Dustin B. LaPorte, CFP®, CKA®, CDFA®, CPFA®
Personality - Dustin B. LaPorte, CFP®, CKA®, CDFA®
Osaic Wealth, Inc.
To help fulfill your financial dreams, we’ve partnered with Osaic Wealth, Inc., the second-largest independent wealth management firm in the U.S. Dustin is one of the over 11,000 advisors serving more than 4 million clients across all 50 states, and supported by over 2,500 Osaic employees. Through Osaic Wealth, Inc., we have access to essential in-house financial services, including tax and estate planning, retirement planning, trusts, family and business planning, wealth transfers, deferred compensation, charitable giving, and pension maximization. As an SEC-registered investment advisor, Osaic is committed to enabling financial professionals to provide objective, nonproprietary advice, always putting your needs first (Source). Visit https://Osaic.Com/Disclosures to read Osaic Wealth, Inc.'s:
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- Business Continuity Plan
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