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Joseph M. Mcfaddin

CORNERSTONE WEALTH PLANNING
Charlotte, NC 28277
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CRD#: 4411248
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Professional summary

Joseph Matthew Mcfaddin, CFP®, who also goes by Matt Mcfaddin, is a registered financial advisor currently at CORNERSTONE WEALTH PLANNING located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Joseph has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Matt Mcfaddin

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

April 9, 2026 - Present

CORNERSTONE WEALTH PLANNING

Office #1: 7810 Ballantyne Commons Parkway Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28277
RIA
CRD#: 166886
Charlotte, NC
Past

November 19, 2014 - March 25, 2026

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 20472
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

November 19, 2014 - March 25, 2026

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

August 19, 2011 - November 14, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

August 19, 2011 - November 14, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

July 13, 2009 - September 1, 2011

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

May 15, 2009 - September 1, 2011

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

August 7, 2008 - March 18, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

September 22, 2006 - July 11, 2008

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 29106
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

June 7, 2004 - September 22, 2006

HARRISDIRECT LLC

BD
CRD#: 42159
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

July 5, 2001 - March 26, 2004

FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 31334
PORTLAND, ME

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CW
CORNERSTONE WEALTH PLANNING
CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC | RETIREMENT COURSE REGISTRATION | CORNERSTONE WEALTH PLANNING | CORNERSTONE PLANNING, LLC

CRD#: 166886 / SEC#: 801-119224

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/31/2020 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/19/2020 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/18/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/18/2020 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
North Carolina
(4/9/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/10/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/27/2001
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 6/3/2004
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 7/3/2001
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 53
Date: 9/26/2012
Municipal Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 4
Date: 3/28/2007
Registered Options Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 2/15/2007
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

CW
CORNERSTONE WEALTH PLANNING
CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC | RETIREMENT COURSE REGISTRATION | CORNERSTONE WEALTH PLANNING | CORNERSTONE PLANNING, LLC

CRD#: 166886 / SEC#: 801-119224

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/31/2020 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/19/2020 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/18/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/18/2020 Terminated)
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Contact information

Main Address
7810 Ballantyne Commons Parkway Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28277
Mailing Address
Phone number
(704) 849-0123
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
13

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CORNERSTONE PLANNING, LLC FORM ADV PART 2 BROCHURE (2/10/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts1,273
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 485,905,211

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Company Information

CORNERSTONE WEALTH PLANNING

CRD#: 166886Charlotte, NC 28277

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