Seacoast Team

At Seacoast Wealth Management, we believe our teamwork approach adds a broader perspective to all we do and provides increased benefits to our clients.
We can help you address:
- Investing principles and strategies
- Retirement investing and distribution strategies
- Estate conservation issues
- Risk management analysis
We can review your questions, including:
- Can I retire early?
- Are my investments working hard enough?
- What’s a good approach for college savings?
- What are the elements of a sound estate strategy?
- Do I have enough life insurance for my family?
Our experienced professionals have helped many people just like you with similar issues and concerns. We can help you create an approach that is designed to address your individual situation.
Seacoast Wealth Management Team
Stephen Gaskins, CFP®
Managing Director
(919) 461-8090
For over 40 years, Stephen has helped clients pursue their dreams by helping them create and implement wealth creation and wealth preservation strategies. His primary focus now is on working with high net worth clients and business...
Knox Gibson, MBA
Wealth Executive
(919) 461-8090
In his current role at Seacoast Wealth Management, Knox is actively managing portfolios, implementing financial plans, managing trust assets, and providing insurance solutions for his growing client base. He is also working with...
Erin Connor
Chief Operations Officer
(919) 461-8090
Erin Connor has been helping clients for over 20 years. She started working with Stephen Gaskins in 2015 and has enjoyed the experience of getting to know his clients. In her role as Operations Manager, she has focused on client...
Katie Talmon
Office Manager
919-461-8090
Katie Talmon joined Seacoast Wealth Management in 2022 after working in a Wilmington family-owned business for the previous five years. She is excited to grow with the Seacoast team as the Office Manager.Katie double majored in...
Karen Gaskins
Director of Marketing
919-461-8090
Karen joined the Seacoast Team in 2021 after taking some time off for her family. She previously worked as Head of Sales of North America for a large Computer Firm. Karen received her bachelor’s degree in Textile Chemistry from...
Supported by Independent Advisor Alliance (Charlotte, NC)
Robert Russo
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
In 2013, Robert Russo established IAA to help advisors harness the synergy that drives practice growth through shared resources, collective intelligence, lower expenses and access to business consulting resources. In 2008, prior to...
Jessica Sexton
Chief Compliance Officer
Jessica has served as IAA’s CCO since February 2014. Her primary responsibilities are to proactively identify, evaluate, manage and report on compliance and ensure IAA’s compliance with outside regulatory requirements and...
Steve Gensler, MBA, MSBA, CFP®
Chief Innovation Officer
Steve joined the IAA team in November 2018 as the Director of Strategic Solutions. His primary responsibilities include managing financial plans, acquisitions, insurance sales, and Blue Pay for the firm. Steve is a passionate advocate...
Kenny Hall
Chief Accounting & Operations Officer
Kenny joined IAA in August 2015 as the Advisor Onboarding and Compensation Manager. After years of assisting financial advisors through their transition to IAA, he was promoted to Director of Support Services in January 2019. In his...
Kyle Campbell
Director of Mergers & Acquisitions
Kyle joined the IAA team in September 2019 to spearhead Mergers and Acquisitions for the firm. His primary responsibility is to facilitate advisor growth by identifying, structuring, and consulting on Merger & Acquisition opportunities...
Diamond Pollard
Director of Communications & Technology
Diamond has been a part of the IAA team since October 2017. She currently serves as IAA’s Communications Manager. Her primary responsibilities include managing internal and external communications, crafting written content for...
Allison Bujorian
Marketing Manager
Allison joined the IAA team in October 2020 as the Marketing Coordinator. Her primary responsibilities include brand development, establishment of marketing strategy, graphic design, and creation of marketing materials. Allison brings...