Your Dedicated Team of Advisors

Helping individuals and families achieve financial confidence.

About Cornerstone
Wealth Planning

Choosing the right partner to manage your wealth is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. At our firm, we do not believe in standard, one-size-fits-all approaches. Instead, we combine deep experience with a highly personalized touch to build a reliable cornerstone for your financial future.

What Makes Us Different

Personalized Financial Blueprints

We move far beyond simply selling financial products, tailoring every strategy to your unique goals.

Retirement Planning Focus

Experienced guidance to ensure your retirement income strategy is structured for long-term success.

Strategic Tax-Optimization

We proactively incorporate tax-saving strategies into your wealth plan to help you keep more of what you earn.

Education-Focused

We empower you with clear financial knowledge so you can make confident, informed decisions at every step.

Our Team

Christopher W. Knight,

CFP®, AIF®

President & Chief Investment Officer

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Aaron Joel Salter,

CPA, CFP®

Senior Wealth Advisor

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Stewart Neely,

CFP®

Senior Wealth Advisor

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Benjamin Small,

CFP®

Certified Financial Fiduciary® & Wealth Advisor

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Matt McFaddin,

CFP®

Wealth Advisor

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Sid King,

CFP®

Senior Financial Planner & Operations Specialist

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Shon McCarley,

JD

Estate & Tax Planner & Operations Specialist

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Cody Ritchie,

CFP®

Portfolio Manager

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Esther G. Bodman
Advisor Support — Investment Specialist & Client Service

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Kevin Johnson,

EA®

Advisor Support — Tax & Operations

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Jack Rushing
Advisor Support — Operations

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Fran O'Quinn,

CFP®

Advisor Support — Operations

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Gina Williams
Advisor Support — Office Manager & Client Service

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Melinda Eaddy
Advisor Support — Client Service

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Donna McWhorter
Advisor Support — Client Service

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a general financial advisor and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®?

When you work with a CFP® professional, you gain a partner held to the highest standard in the industry. While many people call themselves financial advisors, a CFP® professional completes rigorous education and passes a strict board exam. We act as a fiduciary, meaning we always put your best interests first. This “gold standard” ensures your financial blueprint is built on absolute trust, deep expertise and a firm commitment to your specific goals.

What is your experience and background?

Chris Knight has spent over 20 years helping clients build integrated retirement plans. He founded Cornerstone Wealth Planning in 2013 and currently serves as president and chief investment officer. Our firm serves over 400 clients nationwide and manages $485 million on their behalf (as of Dec. 31, 2025). You can find our current Google reviews by clicking here.

How do your financial professionals make money?

Our team is paid directly by the client through fixed project fees for one-time engagements or through an ongoing management fee based on Assets under Management (AUM).
One-time engagements typically cost between $1,000 - $5,000 based on complexity.

Ongoing wealth management relationships are based on ongoing Assets under Management and is billed as .95% per year for all assets over $500,000 and 1.25% per year for assets under $500,000.

Do you or your financial professionals have a legal or disciplinary history?

No, our firm and/or its financial professionals do not have any legal or disciplinary history. Visit www.investor.gov/crs for a free, simple search tool to research our firm and its financial professionals.

Your Best Life Starts on a Solid Cornerstone

A solid plan serves as the true foundation for a life well-lived. Our experienced team can help you create a plan that allows you to focus on what matters most to you and your family.