Experience Makes all the difference

The Pleasants Cole Wealth Management Group believes that success is driven by our ability to listen and understand your needs, and subsequently to provide guidance to help you attain your goals even in the most complex, uncertain times. Whether it's funding an education, retiring with peace of mind in today's economy or leaving a lasting legacy for your family, we work with you to create and implement a customized plan. With over 100 years of combined industry experience and a broad suite of solutions and resources, we provide experienced guidance and personalized service to help pursue all of life’s goals.

Gregory T. Pleasants, CRPC®

Senior Vice President - Wealth Management
Portfolio Management Program Financial Advisor
866-275-4477

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Greg began his career in financial services in 1989. With extensive knowledge of the financial markets and a passion for analysis, Greg is able to translate the complexities of the industry into clear and practical sense for clients. Responsible for the team’s investment strategy and research, Greg focuses on portfolio construction and management, fund analysis, and taxable fixed income. He is also a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor specializing in both retirement planning and retirement income strategies. Originally from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Greg received a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial relations from the UNC Chapel Hill. Greg and his wife, Susan, have lived in Wilmington since 1982. Greg enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, tennis, boating and fishing.


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AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MS, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WY

Jeffrey Lynn "Jeff" Cole, CFP®

Senior Vice President - Wealth Management
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
Portfolio Manager
910-509-2172

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Jeff joined the financial services industry in 1985. He has extensive knowledge of the financial markets and is responsible for the team’s investment strategy and research. He focuses on portfolio construction and management, strategic asset allocation, and retirement income strategies. Jeff is from Toledo, Ohio and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina Charlotte. He earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation in 2006. He enjoys spending time with his family, tennis, boating with his family and is involved in Red Cross Blood Drives.


Registered States:
AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MS, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WY

Elise W. Wilson, CFP®

Financial Advisor
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
910-509-2181

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Elise joined Hargrove Pleasants Cole Wealth Management in 2012 after spending her first five years in the financial services industry at Merrill Lynch. Elise’s career has included the roles of Registered Service Associate, Wealth Strategy Associate and Financial Advisor.  Elise graduated from North Carolina State University with a B.S. in Business Administration, holds her Series 7 and Series 66 licenses, North Carolina life, health and long term care licenses and is a registered CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. She is a Wilmington native and enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and volunteering for JDRF.


Registered States:
AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MS, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WY