About
Old Peak Finance is a fee-only fiduciary firm in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, founded in 2010 by Rick Waechter (CFP®) and now led by a team that includes multiple CFP® professionals. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management services covering goal-setting, tax planning, estate planning, insurance analysis, and equity compensation strategy (RSUs, stock options, ESPP), with a minimum investment of $3 million; fees are $2,500 quarterly plus 0.35% annually on assets up to $20 million. Old Peak serves high-income professionals and retirees seeking ongoing, integrated financial guidance delivered through team-based advisory relationships rather than individual advisors.