Mr. Spaulding is a Managing Director of DSP Wealth Strategies. Prior to joining DSP Wealth Strategies, Thurston served as Vice President & Senior Advisor at Ategra Capital Management. Before Ategra Capital in 2019, Thurston was the Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director of Capital Fiduciary Advisors, LLC, the Registered Investment Adviser subsidiary of Access National Corporation. Thurston led a financial team that managed over $150 million of assets for individuals, families, small businesses, professional practices, and various Trusts.
Thurston has over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry and a diverse background in finance and applied financial economics. Thurston possesses extensive experience in comprehensive financial planning, investment counsel, and risk management advice. His financial advisory work centers on assisting individuals, families, professionals, and business owners in planning for and safeguarding their wealth and capital requirements.
Thurston holds a Master of Science degree from the University of Hartford’s Barney School of Business and received his Bachelor of Science from Guilford College in 1985, which included academic study in risk management and insurance from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
EDUCATION
University of Hartford
Barney School of Business
M.S.I. Insurance & Finance
1994
Guilford College
B.S. Management
1985
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
Ategra Capital Management, LLC
Vice President and Senior Advisor
2019 – 2024
Capital Fiduciary Advisors, LLC
Registered Investment Advisor
Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer
2014 – 2019
Dondero & Associates, Limited
Registered Investment Advisor
Supervising Principal and Senior Financial Planner
2005 – 2014