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About
David Van Horn serves as a Registered Principal at Capital Investment Counsel, Inc. in Hickory, NC, where he is responsible for overseeing client investment strategies and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. He advises individuals and businesses on financial planning, retirement solutions, and wealth management, leveraging over two decades of industry experience.
Van Horn specializes in portfolio management for individuals, small businesses, and institutional clients, focusing on a range of asset classes including equities, fixed income, and pooled investment vehicles. His advisory work often encompasses comprehensive financial planning, tax management, and estate planning for his clients in North Carolina and beyond.
Prior to joining Capital Investment Companies in 2011, Van Horn held Registered Representative roles at Synergy Investment Group and Merrill Lynch. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Information Systems from Lenoir-Rhyne College, underscoring his expertise in integrating technology and analytics with investment management.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Investment Companies | Registered Principal | Apr 2011 to Present | I work with my clients to help them achieve their financial goals. I also supervise other financial advisors and assist them in their business activities. Securities offered through Capital Investmen... |
| Synergy Investment Group | Registered Representative | Jan 2004 to Mar 2011 | Worked with my clients to help them achieve their overall financial goals. |
| Merrill Lynch | Registered Representative | Sep 2003 to Dec 2003 | Office manager for the Steve Thomas Group |
| Morgan Stanley | Registered Representative | Oct 2001 to Aug 2003 | Worked with clients to help them achieve their financial goals. |
| Information Architects | Chief Operating Officer | Aug 1997 to Dec 2000 | Management and Project Management positions with this Y2K remediation company. |
| Corning Cable Systems | IT Profesional | Jan 1997 to Aug 1997 | Senior IT Analyst |
| GE | IT Professional | Dec 1977 to Jan 1997 | Developed and supported systems at the Distribution Transformer Business Department. |
Education
Lenoir-Rhyne College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Computer Information Systems
1990 — 1993
East Burke High School
High School Graduate, College Preparatory
1974 — 1975
Others at Capital Investment Counsel, Inc. (7)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | President | Chapel Hill, NC , United States |
 | Portfolio Manager | Raleigh, NC , United States |
R Richard Bryant | President and Chief Executive Officer | Raleigh, NC , United States |
 | Principal | Raleigh, NC , United States |
A Angela Peron | Vice President of Investment Department | — |
 | Director of Capital Bank Partners | Wilmington, NC , United States |
L Lesego Mokgethi | Business Analyst | Bloemfontein, FS , South Africa |
