James Wolf
Managing Director, Senior Financial Advisor
6000 Fairview Rd
Charlotte NC 28210
(980) 282.1800
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As your Merrill advisor, the focus in working with you is to connect all aspects of your financial life to help you prioritize and pursue the goals that matter most to you.
Profile

James Wolf has been in the financial services industry since 2007 and joined Merrill in 2013. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Marketing from the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. James is a senior member of The Anderson Wolf Godsey Group that has over 90 years of experience.

He focuses on developing strategies for high-net-worth individuals, their families and their businesses to help them pursue their financial goals. He addresses the various aspects of client’s financial lives – family, home, health, giving, work, leisure, and finances. James creates a working list of client objectives including investments, tax minimization, retirement assets and lending services to craft strategies designed to help clients with a clear path to build, manage, and preserve their wealth for current and future generations to come.

His goal is to bring simplicity and clarity to client’s financial lives. He works closely with your attorneys, tax professionals, and business insurance experts.





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James is President of the Charlotte Gamecock Club and MyCarolina Alumni Association. He is also a member of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, SC Alpha Alumni Association, Cystic Fibrosis Standout Charlotte, and Gamecock Club Board of Directors. He supports many other charities as well.

Recognition
Forbes "Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors", 2019
(Published on September 4, 2019. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2019.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2023-2025
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2024-2025
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
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About Me
Philosophy

Communication is instrumental to managing life's challenges. That's why I work to engage you and your family in the financial decision-making process. Communicating openly with family members on the sometimes-difficult subject of wealth can be a challenge. I can help facilitate these discussions and offer personalized financial strategies designed to educate the younger generation about how assets may be invested.

Meet Our Professional Staff
Jennifer B Godsey,

ADPA™, CRPC™

Vice President, Senior Investment Manager
980.282.1759
Michelle Womick Anderson,

CFP®

Senior Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager
980.282.1739
Therese Meister-Meredith
Officer, Wealth Management Client Associate
980.282.1809
Carter Alexandra Anderson
Officer, Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
980.282.1825
About Merrill

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James Wolf is registered to do business in AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, KY, MI, MT, NC, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI.