Comprehensive Wealth Management Solutions
James E Armstrong Jr. CFP®, ChFC, M.Div.
Armstrong Wealth Management is a full service independent financial planning firm specializing in comprehensive planning strategies integrating investment and insurance/risk management solutions to serve the best interests of our clients. As a Certified Financial Planner TM and a Chartered Financial Consultant, James Armstrong holds the designations recognized as the industry gold standard for financial planners. James is also Office of Supervisory Jurisdiction Managing Executive exercising compliance oversight of a large network of independent advisors in offices throughout the Southeast. Having oversight of so many successful financial advisors over the years with diverse methodologies has given James a much broader perspective to better serve his own clients.
Our team consists of James Armstrong CFP®, ChFC, M.Div., Dr. Zach Nelson CFP®, D.Min., Kristy Bible, and Deborah Barfield working out of our main Wake Forest office. Bobby Trujillo is located in the Wilmington area. Our remote administrative team members, Heather Duncan and Ashley Slay, are located in TN. Bobby and Zach are both associate advisors serving clients and also supervisory principals overseeing other advisors. Deborah Barfield is our lead office administrator and also a supervising principal. James is the Chief Investment Officer and Leading Supervisory Principal.
Biography
James and his wife, Desiree, are both NC natives. James served in the US Navy for 6 years working on weapon systems electronics until 1990. After working as a technician in the electronics field, he initially pursued Electrical Engineering at NC State before ultimately graduating in Economics to enter the financial services industry. James is a deacon in his church serving in the benevolence ministry. He and Desiree have three children, Morgan, Joshua, and Evangeline.
Industry Service
James has served on the board of the Financial Planning Association for Eastern North Carolina as a past president and chairman. He has served several terms on the Osaic regional advisory board helping to develop best practices for the firm.
Newsletters
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What Can You Learn from Your Tax Return?
Tax season may be over, but a completed tax return offers information that can help with financial strategy for the rest of the year.
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Balancing Life in the Sandwich Generation
The day-to-day demands of supporting multiple generations can take a toll, but planning and support might help achieve a workable balance.
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Important Tax Breaks for Pass-Through Businesses
Some owners of pass-through businesses may be able to deduct up to 20% of their qualified business income and/or take generous deductions for investing in qualified property.
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Be Storm Smart: How to Prepare for Extreme Weather
More than a quarter of U.S. homes are exposed to severe or extreme weather risk. While homeowners can’t control the forecast, they can take proactive steps to prepare.
Calculators
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Impact of Inflation
Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.
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Required Minimum Distributions
Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 73.
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Net Worth
A balance sheet summarizes your assets and liabilities and reveals your net worth.