About Andy Young
Andy brings extensive experience to his role as a wealth management professional. As the senior advisor and founding partner of The Young Group, he is responsible for shaping the team’s strategic vision. Andy has dedicated his career to providing personalized financial advice to successful individuals, families, business owners and institutions through a disciplined and goals-based process. His collective knowledge in a broad array of financial solutions enables him to help clients achieve their long-term financial goals, while building a diversified investment portfolio.
Andy attended Wofford College, earning his Finance degree. Upon graduation, he explored another career outside of the financial industry, prior to joining Morgan Stanley as a Financial Advisor. A few years after joining Morgan Stanley, he and his father formalized a partnership and established The Young Group. Nora Buscema joined the team in 2001.
An education advocate, Andy is committed to advanced learning for himself and his clients. Throughout his career, he has earned the industry’s most prestigious designations, including Certified Financial PlannerTM (CFP®), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Chartered Retirement Plans SpecialistSM (CRPS®) and Qualified Plan Financial Consultant (QPFC). He has also earned important certifications at Morgan Stanley, including Executive Director and Corporate Retirement Director.
These credentials demonstrate Andy’s unwavering pledge to a world-class client experience. He draws upon his deep knowledge and skills to provide clients with customized solutions. Andy enjoys working with like-minded clients who value and appreciate the care he and Nora deliver. His goals-based process begins with asking the right questions and actively listening. This information then serves as the foundation for the development of a comprehensive plan and investment portfolio that reflects each client’s goals for the future.
Andy is a lifetime resident of Charlotte, where he lives with his wife, Court, and their three children, James, Margaret & Hattie. A compassionate believer in giving back to his community, Andy is active in a number of local organizations. He is currently on the Board of the Alexander Youth Foundation and a member of its endowment committee. He is also a member of APIC, IMCA, the Charlotte Benefits Forum and the Charlotte Estate Planning Council, where he served as president in 2019/2020. An Eagle Scout since the age of 16, Andy loves the outdoors. Favorite activities include boating, skiing, golfing and fishing. He also enjoys oil painting and is military and naval history buff.
Securities Agent: NE, WI, UT, IL, VA, MA, LA, HI, DC, AR, AL, NH, ID, WV, RI, MS, AZ, AK, NC, MD, GA, CO, TN, NY, NJ, IN, CA, MN, MI, CT, WA, SC, OH, MT, MO, FL, TX, PA, OK; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
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