Tom O’Connor
Trust, accountability, and organization are the cornerstones of Tom O’Connor’s financial practice—qualities he refined over more than a decade in the business world before transitioning to the financial services industry. This experience shaped his approach as a true planning advisor, dedicated to building resilient financial plans that can endure life’s inevitable headwinds.
Tom guides each client through a comprehensive, goals-based process focused on maximizing efficiency across both balance sheet and cash flow. His priority is to ensure clients fully understand how their financial plans function—empowering them to make confident, informed decisions.
“A traditional balance sheet of assets and liabilities offers limited insight into day-to-day decision-making,” Tom says. “By helping clients understand their cash flow, we enable smarter daily choices that drive long-term financial success.”
Tom’s holistic approach includes risk mitigation, investment management, cash flow strategy, and retirement planning—serving individuals, families, and closely held businesses. He holds Series 7 and Series 66 securities licenses, as well as licenses in life, health, long-term care, and Medicare insurance.
A graduate of Ithaca College (N.Y.), Tom earned a Bachelor’s degree while excelling as a student-athlete. He was captain of the baseball team his senior year and earned All-American honors as a junior. Prior to entering financial services, Tom built a successful sports marketing career—contributing to three Daytona 500 victories and working with numerous Fortune 500 brands.
He resides in Huntersville, North Carolina, with his wife, Melissa, and two children, Landry and Liam.