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Clifford Padgett Hodge III

Investment Adviser Representative at Cornerstone Wealth

Huntersville, NCCRD #5539479Investment Adviser Representative
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
17 yrs
Exams Passed
5

Professional summary

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Clifford Padgett Hodge III is an investment adviser representative with Cornerstone Wealth in Huntersville, NC, where they have been registered since 2018. They have worked in the securities industry since 2009 and were previously registered with Fintrust Investment Advisory Services, LLC. They have passed 5 industry qualification exams, including the Series 7 (general securities representative), Series 63 (state securities agent), and Series 6 (investment company and variable products). They are registered to provide investment advice in North Carolina.

Office

16810 Kenton Drive, Suite 200
Huntersville, NC 28078

Advisors at this office: 17

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Investment Adviser Representative
As of August 17, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
North Carolina

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 7/1/2008
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 4/4/2018
Series 87
Research Analyst Exam - Part II Regulations Module
Passed 9/24/2015
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 6/9/2011
Series 6
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Passed 6/20/2008

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Cornerstone WealthCurrent
4/24/2018 – Huntersville, NC
Fintrust Investment Advisory Services, LLC
2/8/2016 – 3/29/2018Greenville, SC

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Fintrust Brokerage Services, LLC
    Jul 2015 – Apr 2018Greenville, SC
  2. Fintrust Investment Advisory Services, LLC
    Feb 2016 – Apr 2018Greenville, SC
  3. Cornerstone Wealth Group LLC
    May 2018 – no end date reportedHuntersville, NC

Official records & sources

Data as of August 10, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Cornerstone Wealth

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Fixed fee
  • Other
Firm's annual rate schedule by assets
  • First tier1.25%
  • Second tier1.10%
  • Third tier0.95%
  • Fourth tier0.85%

+7 more tiers on the firm profile

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other Advisers

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthBanking or Thrift InstitutionsPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsState/MunicipalOther Investment AdvisersInsurance CompaniesSovereign WealthCorporationsOther

Firm assets under management

$1B–$5B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
30
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
8
Main office:
Huntersville, NC
SEC file number:
801-112164

Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.

Form ADV data as of August 3, 2026

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