Lead Advisers
Chuck Clifton, CFP®, CDFA®
Principal Financial Planner
Chuck is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, as well as the founder of Sycamore Financial Planning, LLC, a Fee-Only financial planning firm headquartered in Durham, NC. Chuck has been a part of the financial services industry since 2008, when he joined a local investment advisory firm in the roles of financial analyst, research analyst, and Chief Compliance Officer. Prior to this, Chuck worked for IBM for 10 years as a software engineer, project manager, and financial operations manager.
Chuck enjoys engaging with his local community through involvement with civic commissions, community non-profits, and mission work through his church. He is deeply committed to social and economic justice issues, with particular emphasis on alleviating poverty, hunger, and food injustices.
You can learn more about Chuck in this interview that discuss why he became a financial planner and his thoughts about fiduciary advice.
Master of Trust & Wealth Management, Campbell University
Master of Business Administration, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, Virginia Tech
Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Virginia Tech
Contact Chuck for a complimentary, no obligation initial consultation.
Josh Holland, CFP®
Financial Planner
Josh, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, joined Sycamore Financial Planning in September 2015 as an Assistant Financial Planner and is now working directly with clients as a lead adviser. Josh has been a part of the financial services industry since 2013 when he joined Fidelity Investments as a customer service representative with the Workplace Investment team. While at Fidelity, Josh expanded his role on the Workplace Investment team by providing investment and retirement guidance to Fidelity 401(k) participants. Prior to working at Fidelity, Josh worked as an operations analyst for Credit Suisse for 6 years.
In his free time, Josh enjoys spending time with friends and family while staying active by playing basketball and hiking with his dog. He also enjoys volunteering for causes such as Habitat for Humanity and the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC.
You can learn more about Josh in this interview that discuss why he became a financial planner and his thoughts about fiduciary advice.
Bachelor of Science, Business Management, North Carolina State University
Executive Certificate in Financial Planning, Duke University
Contact Josh for a complimentary, no obligation initial consultation.
Ethan Earles, CFP®, CDFA®
Financial Planner
Ethan joined Sycamore Financial Planning in May 2021 as an Associate Financial Planner and is now working directly with clients as a lead adviser. Prior to joining Sycamore, Ethan earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance with a focus on CFP® Education from Virginia Tech and went to work as a Financial Planning Associate at an investment advisory firm located in Durham, NC.
In his free time, Ethan enjoys traveling with his wife, spending time with friends and family, watching his beloved Hokies, and playing golf.
You can learn more about Ethan in this interview that discuss why he became a financial planner and his thoughts about fiduciary advice.
Bachelor of Science, Finance with Financial Planning concentration, Virginia Tech
Contact Ethan for a complimentary, no obligation initial consultation.
Support Advisers
Drew Bond
Financial Analyst
Drew joined Sycamore Financial Planning in April 2024 as a Financial Analyst. He is a recent graduate of Virginia Tech. Prior to joining the Sycamore team, Drew interned with an insurance company in Raleigh, NC.
In his free time, Drew enjoys spending time with friends, playing golf, and being in the outdoors.
Bachelor of Science, Finance with Financial Planning concentration, Virginia Tech
Operations
Ansley Bolin, FPQP®
Operations Manager
Ansley joined Sycamore Financial Planning in March 2022 as the firm’s Operations Manager. She attended the University of South Carolina where she studied Mass Communications. Prior to joining Sycamore, Ansley worked for various local businesses in Columbia, South Carolina in operations focused roles. She obtained her Associate Project Management Certification in May 2021 and is currently working on the remaining requirements to achieve PMP certification.
In her free time, Ansley enjoys spending time with her family and three dogs, staying active outdoors, and exploring the many things that the city of Charlotte has to offer.
Ana Lambeth, FPQP®
Client Services Specialist
Ana joined Sycamore in April 2024 as the firm’s Client Services Specialist. Prior to joining Sycamore, Ana worked in various roles in the banking industry.
In her free time, Ana enjoys spending time with her family and her dog, Moonpie. She also enjoys going to the beach, solving puzzles, and reading mystery books.
Bachelor of Arts, History, Campbell University