Nick Murphy, CFP®

I founded Counterweight Private Wealth in 2021 to provide financial stability and empowerment for my clients so they can make the best choices for their lives. I lead the firm’s vision and strategy, overseeing all financial planning and investment portfolio construction.

I view my professional purpose as helping clients manage their resources effectively, so they can live more meaningful lives. Since 2002, I have supported business owners, corporate executives, widows, medical professionals and others with finding and meeting their own purposes through thoughtful wealth management.

As a problem solver, critical thinker, and disciplined planner, I see wealth management as a 3D puzzle in which I craft unique solutions to align to each client’s personal vision and objectives. I use diligent communication and thoughtful education to ensure the strategies I implement are understood and in the client’s best interest.

Before starting Counterweight, I served as Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor at RBC Wealth Management (RBCWM), where I co-founded Oakport Wealth Group. I also played a key role in establishing the Raleigh, NC, branch of RBCWM and served as Branch Director for five years. Throughout my tenure, I was consistently recognized for leadership and growth within the firm.

I hold a BBA and an MBA from Campbell University, as well as an Executive Certificate in Certified Financial Planning from Duke University. I am also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner.

I’ve been a resident of Raleigh for over 20 years and I’m married to my college best friend and sweetheart, Dru. We have three kids – Carter, Landon, and Ansley – and a yellow lab named Roscoe.

With a love for travel and adventure, our family is on a mission to visit all 50 states by the time Ansley goes to college in 2027. We’re currently at 37 states (plus Puerto Rico). 

I grew up on the eastern shore of Maryland on the Chesapeake Bay and share my love of the outdoors with my family through hunting, fishing, watersports, and boating on the lake. When I’m not working or spending time with my family, I volunteer. One of my most rewarding roles is serving as treasurer of the Raleigh Dream Center, a Christian-based social services nonprofit.

Some Fun Facts About Me 

• I ran a marathon in 2010 and don’t necessarily plan to do it again
• I went skydiving on my wife’s 40th birthday. I surprised her with the arrangement. We both survived.
• I love working out in my  home gym, but also love eating, which is why I don’t look like I work out every day.
• I have a love/hate relationship with golf
• I can recall the number pi to the 46th decimal (thanks to 7th grade geometry)