We didn't just want to join the conversation, we wanted to change it.  We built Distinct Wealth Management on the belief that real connection matters. Behind every financial decision there is a family, a dream, a story that deserves to be understood. We see how often people are treated like numbers, and we know there is a better way, one rooted in trust, transparency, and genuine care. 





Meet Our Team

We've walked this path, we're here to help you build yours.

We didn't create Distinct Wealth Management to blend in with the financial industry, we built it to raise the bar! Our team is made up of thoughtful professionals who've seen what traditional wealth management looks like and seek a better way. One rooted in striving for clarity, connection, and personalized care.

We take a modern, purpose-driven approach to money, designed around your life. We aspire to simplify the complex, redefine what financial success can look like, and guide you with insight that is as practical as it is personal.

Each member of our team brings a distinct perspective shaped by real experience, sharp instincts, and an unwavering commitment to doing what is ethically and morally in your best interest, not routine. Together, we aim to help our clients move forward with confidence, align their finances with their values, and build legacies that feel as personal as the lives behind them.

Distinct Wealth Management isn't just a firm. It's a partnership built on trust, intention, and the belief that your financial journey is as unique as you are.




                                                                                



We're grateful for the opportunity for Yolie Kernes to annually attend both LPL Focus and LPL Achieve. Focus welcomes advisors from across the country to connect and collaborate.  Achieve is a women’s leadership conference. In both, our practice was honored with recognition of being in the top 10% of LPL Advisors 2023, 2024, & 2025. This honor reflects our ongoing dedication to growth, learning, and client service excellence! 


                                        

    

 




Retirement Planning

Helping you make the important decisions that will guide your retirement years. 


Investment Management

Let's build a portfolio tailored to your financial goals. 



Insurance Planning

We have the solutions to protect you and your family. 


Financial Planning

Assembling an individualized plan that adapts to any stage of your life.

Educating Our Clients

As specialists in our field, we recognize the importance of educating our clients in financial matters. After your first consultation, we will put together a financial snapshot to give you the bigger picture of your current financial state. We work with clients of all backgrounds and specialize in empowering you to reach your biggest goals and aspirations, and we are dedicated to be life-long learners, always looking for opportunities to learn and teach!

Continuing the Dialogue

We believe that keeping an open line of communication between our team and our clients is the key to successful financial advising. We recognize that each client comes from a unique set of circumstances that require an individualized approach. The conversation about your financial goals and priorities will remain open after your initial financial planning consultation. As your finances fluctuate or your priorities change, we will be ready and informed to make any needed adjustments in your financial strategy.

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