FIRM EXPERTISE-A TEAM PHILOSOPHY

"Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly."

~Robert F. Kennedy

Capitol Financial Solutions is built on a team of financial professionals, each with their own areas of expertise:

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Brian T. Propst, LUTCF, CLTC joined John Hancock in 1995, after earning his bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University. He is the Senior Sales Manager for Capitol Financial Solutions as well as a financial planner whose focus has been on helping business owners, seniors and affluent individuals plan their financial futures.  In 2005 he received the professional designation of Certified in Long Term Care from the Corporation for Long Term Care Certification.  In 2008 he was granted the Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow from The American College and the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors.

A current member of NAIFA, Brian is a respected speaker on a wide range of financial subjects. He has also conducted a popular series of financial workshops that help people understand complicated financial issues, and make informed decisions.   A winner of several  awards, Brian is also a certified  instructor of several industry-oriented training modules.  

Brian and his family reside in Raleigh, NC where he is very involved in the community.  He currently serves as a mentor in the Future for Kids program, and on the Board of Trustees for Grace Christian Schools.  He's active as a member of Rotary International and the Wake Area Business Advisory Council, as well as a member of the Youth Sheparding committee and Sunday School teacher at Bay Leaf Baptist Church.

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Robert C. Turner, CLU is the Managing Partner and co-founded the firm in 1994 after several years of experience in the financial services industry.  Helping small business owners grow their operation, retain key employees and maximize personal benefits from business dollars has been the key area of focus for Robert's private practice.  Also a member of National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), Robert has received numerous industry awards, and has been published in one of the financial services industry's premier publications.

Bryan E. Smith, JD, CLU, ChFC, CFP is  Senior Financial Advisor with a law degree from Campbell University.  With over 20 years of financial service experience, Bryan is an excellent resource for the most advanced of financial issues.  A wealth of knowledge and experience, Bryan is a senior associate of the firm. 

Chessie Ralston is the Director of Marketing for Capitol Financial Solutions and is responsible for promoting the client-centered marketing structure of the firm.  She works individually with advisors to help them understand the needs of clientele and methods to continually enhance the benefits they provide to their clients.  Chessie also works to integrate local marketing strategies for firm development and branding. CLICK HERE FOR BIO:

Ruth Maxwell serves as Recruiting Coordinator for Capitol Financial Solutions.  In the summer of 2007 there became an opportunity to assist the firm's recruiting efforts.  With much enthusiam, Ruth has attacked this important task.  Recruiting is the life blood of a financial services firm, and she prides herself on being is an excellent resource for prospective advisors.  Ruth guides them through all steps of the recruiting process, and into the firm's thorough training program.