About
We want you to be a confident investor so you can work toward your life goals and dreams. We will strive to empower you through customized, goal-oriented investment strategies. Long-term relationships are built on the trust we aim to earn through integrity, hard work and service.
Meet Our Team
Rick Hoag, CRPC
Senior Financial AdvisorManaging Director - Investments
As your Financial Advisor, I make it my goal to develop a relationship with you in which I play a key role in your financial life. Throughout life changes as well as market fluctuations, I will coordinate the investment planning process with you. The first steps include identifying your risk tolerance and goals, prioritizing them, and crafting a plan to help you realize your vision for the future. My team and I will provide advice for your personalized plan as you pursue your financial goals.
As a Wells Fargo Advisors client you have access to Wells Fargo affiliate products and services such as Wealth Planning, Private Banking, Trust and Fiduciary Services, and Insurance as well as various customized and more traditional lending products. Because your financial situation is often complex, I work with your attorney, accountant and other professionals to help design and implement the strategies that can assist you in the pursuit of your goals (please keep in mind that Wells Fargo Advisors is not a tax or legal advisor).
Trevor R Collins, CRPC
Financial AdvisorSenior Vice President - Investments
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington. I have also earned the Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM, or CRPC®, certification by meeting rigorous professional standards and passing a comprehensive examination from the College for Financial Planning.
It takes more than a single planning session to put your wealth to work in support of your life goals. It takes a process. As your life circumstances change, so must the investment strategies I use to help keep you on course toward your objectives. We’ll continue to work together through the years to keep your investment strategies aligned with your goals and needs
The last thing you need in your busy life is a complex web of financial relationships. As a Wells Fargo Advisors client, you’ll enjoy the convenience and clarity of coordinating much, if not most, of your financial life through a single point of contact — me. It’s a distinct advantage of working with one the world’s premier financial institutions. In helping you address your financial needs beyond investing, As a Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Advisor, I can provide access to various products and services offered through Wells Fargo Bank.
Anthony Sicari, CFP, CRPC
Financial AdvisorAs a financial advisor, Anthony strives to guide individuals, families and businesses in their pursuit of financial security. He knows that financial security means different things to different people; that’s why financial solutions are tailor made for each client. Anthony takes the time to get to know and learn client’s goals, challenges and deep desires to provide suitable solutions for their investment plan.
For five years, Anthony ran an investment planning practice with the Northwestern Mutual, helping clients with their risk management and retirement planning. His mission is to build lasting relationships with clients and be the point person for their planning strategies. After all, it takes more than a single planning session to put your wealth to work in support of your life goals. It takes a process. As your life circumstances change, so must the investment strategies to help keep you on course toward your objectives. We’ll continue to work together through the years to help keep your investment strategies aligned with your goals and needs
Marie Taylor Riley, CFP
Senior Registered Client AssociateAssistant Vice President
I communicate with your Financial Advisor and our other service professionals to coordinate your overall investment plan and assist in ensuring that each client's personal investment plan is appropriate to help achieve their goals. Our team is dedicated to helping you build, manage, preserve, and transition wealth using a planning process, a team of professionals, and personalized service.
Away from the office, my husband and I live in the Ogden area of Wilmington with our 3 children (ages 17, 5, and 3). We spend most of our time together watching our daughter play soccer & basketball, and sons play T-Ball & basketball. When we're not at a sports event, we enjoy boating with the grandparents, and visiting with family & friends.
Blake Stiles
Senior Registered Client AssociateMy mission is to give exceptional and personized service to our clients. Ensuring the administrative, trading, and operational needs, are handled accurately and quickly.
Away from the office my husband and I live in the Monkey Junction area and have two college age children, one attending UNCG and the other at NCSU. We take great pride in our family, our careers, and our exceptionally furry Golden Labradoodle.
Andrew Gordy, CRPC
Financial AdvisorAndrew worked for three years as a Senior Financial Consultant with TIAA in Charlotte, working closely with wealth management teams to maintain and service high net worth relationships. After deciding to move back to his hometown, he joined Wells Fargo Advisors in March of 2019.
Andrew grew up in the Wilmington area and graduated from East Carolina University, before moving to Charlotte to start his career in financial services. He has been married to his wife Savannah for 2 years. In his spare time, he enjoys playing any type of sport, reading, and spending time with family.
CA Insurance License Number: Lic# 0L73949, Resident State NC.