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Derek Pszenny

President, Chief Compliance Officer at Carolina Wealth Management in Greenville, NC

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Derek Pszenny is President, Chief Compliance Officer of Carolina Wealth Management, Inc., an investment adviser managing $798M, and works from its Greenville, NC office. Derek Pszenny has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Carolina Wealth Management since 11 December 2020, has 5 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 52, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 65.

5
Years in industry
5
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Derek Pszenny has been President, Chief Compliance Officer of Carolina Wealth Management since March 2005, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 25% and 50% of it.

Carolina Wealth Management, Inc. is a Greenville, NC firm with $798M under management, 646 clients and 8 advisers across 2 offices, as of its April 2026 filing.

Derek Pszenny is Managing Partner of Carolina Wealth Management, Inc. Pszenny is a co-founder of the firm and serves as a senior investment advisor to individual and corporate clients. Pszenny is also the firm's liaison with other professional advisors in the areas of tax, estate and charitable planning.

  1. – present · 5 years
    Greenville, NC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 131393

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

Derek Pszenny is registered as an investment adviser representative in North Carolina, since December 2020.

  • North CarolinaSince 11 December 2020

Examinations

Series 6511 December 2020
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Series 726 January 1998
Name
General Securities Representative Examination
Series 6310 November 1997
Name
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 5230 October 1997
Name
Municipal Securities Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
Derek Sanderson Pszenny
CRD
2951968
Firm
Carolina Wealth Management · CRD 131393
Role
President, Chief Compliance Officer
Office
1706-A EAST ARLINGTON BLVD., Greenville, NC 27858
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
December 2020
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Derek Pszenny work?

Derek Pszenny has been President, Chief Compliance Officer of Carolina Wealth Management, Inc. since March 2005, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 27 April 2026

Is Derek Pszenny a financial advisor?

Yes. Derek Pszenny has a current investment-adviser registration in North Carolina, through Carolina Wealth Management since December 2020.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Derek Pszenny have?

Derek Pszenny has 5 years in the financial industry, since December 2020, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Derek Pszenny passed?

Derek Pszenny has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 52, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 52, was passed in October 1997.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Derek Pszenny based?

Derek Pszenny’s registered office is in Greenville, NC.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Derek Pszenny registered with FINRA?

No. Derek Pszenny has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify Derek Pszenny’s record?

Search CRD 2951968 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Derek Pszenny’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Carolina Wealth Management

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 2951968, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Carolina Wealth Management, Inc., filed 27 April 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Carolina Wealth Management team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.