Chris Hostetler
Hilltop Wealth Advisors · Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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.
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Specialties
Who they serve
- Executives
- High earners
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 | $635.5M across 1,968 accounts |
| Credentials | CDAA · CFP · CRPS · Certified Student Loan Professional |
| SEC registration | Investment adviser representative in NC, TX · CRD 5194180 |
| Exams passed | Series 66 (2006) |
| Firm size | 18 employees |
| Disclosures | None reported |
| Website | hilltopwealthadvisors.com |
| Profile |
How Chris's firm compares
- Hilltop Wealth Advisors's average account is about $323,000, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 1,968 accounts).
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Questions about Chris
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.
What these terms mean: fee-only · fiduciary · CFP · CRD number · all terms
Where this information comes from
- NAPFA directory listing : NAPFA admits only fee-only advisors
- Hilltop Wealth Advisors website : specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 28, 2026
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure : registration, exams, and the firm's Form ADV, data as of October 27, 2026
- Directory listing last checked April 21, 2026.
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