Kit Cannon

CRPS®, CPFA™
Financial Advisor
Managing Partner

Born in Charlotte and raised in Hickory, Kit is a dedicated financial advisor with a wealth of experience in both the financial services industry and the broader business world. After earning his Bachelor of Science in Communications from Appalachian State University in 1995, he spent the first 15 years of his career honing his skills in marketing, sales, and management. In 2010, Kit made a career shift to financial services as a Financial Advisor to pursue his passion for helping others. His success led to the opening of his own branch office in Hickory, and in 2019, Kit joined Resource Partners, where he currently serves as an adviser and Managing Partner.

Kit’s approach to wealth management focuses on creating personalized strategies that balance financial confidence with his clients’ personal goals. With clients ranging from executives to business owners, Kit emphasizes trust, long-term planning, and enjoying the life they’ve worked so hard to build.

He holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) and Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist (CRPS®) designations and is currently pursuing his Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) certification through the College for Financial Planning.

Beyond his work in financial services, Kit is committed to giving back to his community. He actively participates as a volunteer for the Hickory Museum of Art, the SALT Block Foundation, and Hickory Rotary Club. Kit is also a former youth sports coach and co-founder of The Autolawn Party Euro Classic Car Show, which benefits the Hickory Museum of Art. Outside of work and volunteering, Kit enjoys spending quality time with his wife, Danielle, and son, Charlie. He is an avid golfer, enjoys cooking, traveling, snow skiing, and an occasional game of ping-pong.


Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, Certified Financial Planner®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.

Raymond James is not affiliated with the above organizations and/or charitable causes.