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Choosing the Right Financial Advisor: Differences Between RIAs, Wirehouses, and Broker-Dealers
April 14, 2025
Joe Kiely
Sr. Wealth Advisor
PhD
jkiely@merceradvisors.com
Dr. Joe Kiely began his career in wealth management in 1996, when he founded Kiely Wealth Advisory Group, Inc. in North Carolina. Prior to that, Dr. Kiely worked as a college professor for 10 years at various universities and educational institutions. Dr. Kiely has always embraced the educational aspect associated with investing and financial planning. He has committed his entire career towards empowering individuals to invest and plan correctly. A native of Ithaca, NY, Dr. Kiely now lives in Asheville, NC. He has a Ph.D. in Finance from Texas A&M University. Dr. Kiely enjoys running, cross-fitting, kitesurfing, biking and snowboarding. He is passionate about giving back and paying it forward to his community.