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Advice built around you — and your life

Your financial priorities are personal, and your plan should be too. We’ll partner together to clearly define what you’re working toward, follow your progress and make thoughtful adjustments as life changes — because it always does.

With regular check-ins and simple, secure digital access, your financial life stays organized and easy to manage. You’ll gain access to personalized investment solutions and ongoing advice that help you feel confident and supported at every stage.

Ready to learn more? Getting started is as easy as scheduling a complimentary initial consultation.

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Areas of focus

  • Retirement Income Strategies
  • Tax Planning Strategies
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • Retirement Planning Strategies
  • Retirement Plan Distribution
  • Social Security Retirement Benefits
  • Investment Management
  • Wealth Preservation Strategies
  • Intergenerational Planning
  • Executive Compensation and Benefit Strategies
  • Employee Stock Options
  • Charitable Giving Strategies
  • Insurance
  • Saving for Education
  • Domestic Partner Planning
  • Women's Financial Strategies
  • Consulting on potential benefits and risks of IRA rollovers
  • Financial Planning for Small Business
  • Financial Strategies for LGBTQ Couples and Families
  • Investments
  • Sustainable and Responsible Investing
  • Business Retirement Plans
  • Cash Flow Management Strategies
  • Family Finances
  • Divorce Financial Planning

Awards & recognition

  • Inspired Capital, Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023-2026
  • Adam Whitesell, Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2021-2026
  • Ben Graff, Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2025-2026
  • Russell Emrath, Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2026
  • Hannah McGrath, AdvisorHub Women Advisors to Watch, 2026
  • Adam Whitesell, AdvisorHub Advisors to Watch (under $1Bil), 2022, 2024-2025
  • Adam Whitesell, AdvisorHub Fast Growing Advisors to Watch, 2023
  • Inspired Capital, Ameriprise Client Experience Award, 2020-2025
  • Adam Whitesell, Ameriprise Circle of Success, 2014-2025
  • Ben Graff, Ameriprise Circle of Success, 2014-2025
  • Russell Emrath, Ameriprise Circle of Success, 2024-2025

Community participation

Inspired Capital - Community participation photo
  • Habitat for Humanity of Wake County
  • The Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC
  • First Tee Triangle
  • Step Up Ministry
  • Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
  • American Cancer Society
  • Alzheimer's Association
  • Women's Giving Network

Honored to be recognized in Forbes

We're excited to share that Inspired Capital has been named to the 2026 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list. This list includes top teams from across the industry who are committed to helping their clients stay focused on their long-term financial goals. Thank you to our clients for trusting us with your financial futures. And thank you to our remarkable team – your dedication inspires us every day.