R. Christopher Hobaica
Franklin
Summary
Wealth Advisor and Financial Services Executive with 29+ years of experience in investment and retirement plan businesses. Co-Founder of HNP Capital LLC, successfully growing assets under management from startup to $420M before acquisition, and later expanding to over $900M. Expertise in high-net-worth advisory, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning, with a strong focus on client acquisition, relationship management and strategic growth.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Vice President, Wealth Advisor
World Investment Advisors
Brentwood
12.2024 - Current
- Tasked with scaling the private wealth division with the objective of building capacity to manage up to $500M AUM without adding post-buildout support staff.
- Drove rapid expansion of the private wealth division, reaching nearly $200M AUM within the first two years.
- Collaborated with internal teams to assist in managing the firm’s retirement plan book of business, exceeding $5B AUM.
- Delivered strategic advisory services, financial planning, and relationship management for private wealth clients.
Co-Founder
HNP Capital LLC
Rochester
05.2009 - 11.2024
- Co-founded and helped grow the firm from inception to $420M AUM before its 2018 acquisition by a publicly traded bank.
- Contributed to continued growth, helping expand the firm to more than $900M AUM post-acquisition.
- Built and managed a substantial high-net-worth client base through comprehensive planning and portfolio management.
- Founded and led the retirement plan division, growing it to 50 plans totaling $250M AUM.
- Post-acquisition, managed the bank’s retirement plan division and trained 55 branches to identify and refer 401(k) opportunities.
Vice President
Forte Capital LLC
Rochester
06.2002 - 05.2009
- Developed and led the Charles Schwab Advisor Network channel to drive new business growth.
- Grew personal client base to $185M AUM with 95%+ retention—the highest in the company.
- Converted the largest Advisor Network referral in the nation ($33M).
- Delivered comprehensive financial planning and asset allocation guidance.
Sales Representative
Check Capital Management
San Diego
07.2001 - 06.2002
- Wholesaled investment services across 40 Charles Schwab branches from Santa Barbara to San Diego.
- Increased advisor referrals to 40 per month within one year through strong relationship development.
Financial Consultant
Charles Schwab
Rochester
12.1997 - 07.2001
- Delivered financial planning, brokerage support, and investment guidance to individual clients.
- Built long-term client relationships through high-touch service and personalized strategies.
- Continually was the top performing advisor in the Rochester, NY office, tasked with a goal of $20 million of new assets per quarter.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
State University of New York College At Potsdam
Potsdam, NY05-1995
Associate of Science - General Studies
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY05-1992
Skills
- High-net-worth wealth management
- Retirement plan consulting and management
- Financial planning and cash flow analysis
- Investment strategy and asset allocation
- Business development and client acquisition
- Leadership and training
- Relationship management
- Advisory operations and compliance
- Strategic growth and practice management
Certification
Series 65
Timeline
Vice President, Wealth Advisor
World Investment Advisors
12.2024 - Current
Co-Founder
HNP Capital LLC
05.2009 - 11.2024
Vice President
Forte Capital LLC
06.2002 - 05.2009
Sales Representative
Check Capital Management
07.2001 - 06.2002
Financial Consultant
Charles Schwab
12.1997 - 07.2001
Bachelor of Science - Economics
State University of New York College At Potsdam
Associate of Science - General Studies
Mohawk Valley Community College