# Chris Hostetler

> Chris Hostetler is a fee-only financial advisor at Hilltop Wealth Advisors in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, who holds the CDAA, CFP and CRPS credentials. Chris charges a percentage of assets (1% a year on the first tier of assets managed and a $1,000,000 asset minimum) and focuses on equity compensation, tax planning and estate & legacy planning.

Page: https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/chris-hostetler/
Built from public directory listings; last checked April 21, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** Hilltop Wealth Advisors
- **Based in:** Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- **Fee model:** Percentage of assets
- **Fees (firm's website):** 1% a year on the first tier of assets managed; a $1,000,000 asset minimum
- **Assets under management (firm):** $635.5M across 1,968 accounts
- **Credentials:** CDAA, CFP, CRPS, Certified Student Loan Professional
- **Specialties:** Equity compensation, Tax planning, Estate & legacy planning
- **Works with:** Executives, High earners
- **CRD:** 5194180 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/5194180)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in NC, TX
- **Exams passed:** Series 66 (2006)
- **Firm size:** 18 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** https://hilltopwealthadvisors.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chris Hostetler a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes. Chris Hostetler is listed in the NAPFA directory (NAPFA admits only fee-only advisors). SEC records as of October 27, 2026 show no broker registration and no commission compensation reported by Chris's firm.

### How does Chris charge for financial advice?

Chris charges a percentage of assets.

### How much does Chris charge?

According to Hilltop Wealth Advisors's website, checked October 28, 2026: 1% a year on the first tier of assets managed; a $1,000,000 asset minimum.

### Where is Chris Hostetler based?

Chris Hostetler is based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

### What does Chris specialize in?

Chris's specialties include equity compensation, tax planning and estate & legacy planning. Chris works with executives and high earners.

### What credentials does Chris Hostetler hold?

Chris Hostetler holds the CDAA, CFP, CRPS and Certified Student Loan Professional credentials.

### Is Chris Hostetler registered with the SEC?

Yes. Chris Hostetler is registered as an investment adviser representative in NC and TX (CRD 5194180), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 27, 2026.

### How much does Hilltop Wealth Advisors manage?

Hilltop Wealth Advisors reports $635.5M across 1,968 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Chris Hostetler?

Through Chris's website, hilltopwealthadvisors.com.

## Sources

- NAPFA directory listing (https://www.napfa.org/find-an-advisor/firm/45690): NAPFA admits only fee-only advisors
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 27, 2026
- The firm's website (https://www.hilltopwealthadvisors.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 28, 2026

---

Source: Wellspent, the public graph of fee-only advisors (https://find.wellspent.co). No paid placement.