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About Dave Alison, CFP®, EA, BPC (Edit profile)

Dave Alison, CFP®, EA, BPC, President of Wealth Management and Founding Partner at Prosperity Capital Advisors, is an accomplished wealth manager and entrepreneur with a passion for holistic wealth management. His industry recognition includes InvestmentNews' 2023 40 Under 40 list, a 2023 ThinkAdvisor LUMINARIES award, and being named InvestmentNews' 2025 Advisor of the Year (Regional – Southeast). He is also the Founder & CEO of Alison Wealth Management, with offices in Palo Alto, Charleston, and Atlanta.

Dave is a member of the Million Dollar Round Table's Top of The Table, the Financial Planning Association®, the National Association of Enrolled Agents, and Entrepreneurs' Organization. He and his wife, Alana, live just outside Charleston, South Carolina, with their three daughters.

Eight Social Security Myths Examined: Important Insights for Financial Advisors

By |2026-07-20T18:25:19-04:00October 25, 2024|Advisor Posts, News|

In the intricate world of retirement planning, Social Security remains both a cornerstone and a source of confusion. As a financial advisor, you've likely encountered clients grappling with misconceptions that could derail their retirement dreams, or at the very least give them pause on when to collect Social Security. But ...

Kamala Harris’ Tax Proposal Explained for Financial Advisors: The Impact on High-Net-Worth Clients

By |2026-07-24T15:10:18-04:00September 27, 2024|Advisor Posts, News|

As we gear up for the 2024 presidential election, it’s important to consider about how some of the candidates’ proposals will inevitably affect your financial advisory clients, and therefore how you advise them in their best interest. Looking at Vice President Kamala Harris's tax proposal, for example, we see significant ...

Net Unrealized Appreciation: A Double Whammy Tax Benefit for Retirement Income & Estate Planning

By |2026-05-06T22:00:08-04:00July 18, 2024|Client Posts, News|

In the world of retirement planning, there is a hidden gem to create substantial income tax savings: Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA). It is a clunky term, but behind it lies a powerful strategy that can transform the financial landscape for those with company stock in their employer-sponsored 401(k) plans.  At ...

Debunking Common Annuity Myths for Effective Retirement Planning

By |2026-05-06T22:00:09-04:00June 19, 2024|Client Posts, News|

While annuities can provide some compelling benefits for retirement income planning, they are sometimes misunderstood or overlooked by investors and financial professionals alike. Why? For one, annuities have evolved significantly over the years. Many products today offer more flexibility, liquidity options, institutional pricing benefits, and ways to address longevity risk ...

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