Experience

Makes all the difference

Our passion is helping uniquely successful families make well informed decisions so that they can live their best lives. We have found that uniquely successful families are dealing with complexities beyond their comprehension. The more successful one is, the more complex life becomes. Along the way, we all experience transition points. Marriage, children, divorce, selling a business, retirement, death of a loved one are just some of the points in life where important decisions are made. That is why we chose the name, "Decision Point Wealth Consulting."

Over the last 25 years our team has developed a process to identify the gaps in our clients lives. Using comprehensive checklists for each of life's transitions, we can identify where and when those gaps occur. We find that even the most prepared families have not thought of everything. The more complicated life can be, the more we can make a difference.

Donis Smith, CFP, CDFA

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Registered States:
  • AL
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • MA
  • MD
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • VT
  • WA
  • WV

Education

  • UNC-Wilmington, M.B.A., Business Administration
  • UNC-Wilmington, B.S. in Business Administration from Cameron School of Business: 2011 - 2015

Credentials

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
  • Certified Divorce Financial Analyst
1985 Eastwood Road
Landfall Park North, Suite 110
Wilmington, NC 28403

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William "Paul" Patterson, CIMA, CEPA, CPWA

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Registered States:
  • AL
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • ID
  • IL
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • MT
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • VT
  • WA
  • WV

Education

  • The United States Military Academy at West Point
  • UNC-Chapel Hill, MBA

Credentials

  • Senior Portfolio Manager
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst®
  • Certified Exit Planning Advisor
1985 Eastwood Road
Landfall Park North, Suite 110
Wilmington, NC 28403

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Jillian Dempsey, CFP

Wealth Management Associate

Registered States:
  • NC

Education

  • UNC-Wilmington, Business Administration, concentrating in Finance

Credentials

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
1985 Eastwood Road
Landfall Park North, Suite 110
Wilmington, NC 28403

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Courtenay Bickler

Client Associate

Education

  • UNC-Chapel Hill
1985 Eastwood Road
Landfall Park North, Suite 110
Wilmington, NC 28403

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Riley A. Stephenson, CFP®

Financial Advisor

Registered States:
  • FL
  • GA
  • NC
  • NJ
  • OR
  • SC
  • VA
  • WA

Education

  • UNC-Wilmington, B.S. in Business Administration from Cameron School of Business: 2011 - 2015
1985 Eastwood Road
Landfall Park North, Suite 110
Wilmington, NC 28403

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