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Ricky Dukes

CEO / Founder

Ricky is the founder of The Legacy Financial Group, a financial firm committed to helping families make wise, customized decisions that reflect the life they’re building, not just the money they’re saving.

Based in the Charlotte-metro area, Ricky partners primarily with nurses and healthcare professionals, guiding them through retirement planning, investment strategy, and income protection with clarity, honesty, and empathy.

He believes financial strategies should be simple, personal, and built to last...focused on relationships, not transactions.

Clients don’t just walk away with charts and numbers.

They walk away with a financial strategy…built around their goals, their family, and their future.

Ricky lives in North Carolina with his wife, Melissa, and their six children.

His mission is simple:
To help people live better lives today while building a legacy for tomorrow.


Karly

Karly Stokes

Executive Assistant

Karly Stokes is an executive-level strategist, and the founder of several health brands. With over a decade of experience in operations, brand development, and strategic consulting, Karly brings unmatched energy and vision to everything she touches. Karly has her Masters in Health Administration from George Washington University. She also is a Licensed Insurance Agent in the State of South Carolina.  

When Karly is not wearing multiple hats,  you’ll probably find her watching a bit of “trash TV,” laughing with her family,  walking with her two fur babies, or dreaming up new ways to build legacy-minded brands.


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Dukes Family

Our Legacy

Meet Ricky and Melissa Dukes, who first crossed paths in high school and now share the joy of raising six wonderful kids. Ricky, the owner of The Legacy Financial Group, and Melissa bring over 20 years of combined experience in the financial industry to the table. Passionate about helping families secure their futures, Ricky and Melissa are focused on building a legacy that lasts, ensuring financial stability and prosperity for generations to come.

Their expertise and dedication make The Legacy Financial Group a trusted resource in their community.


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Ricky Dukes Jr is an agent licensed to sell insurance through New York Life Insurance Company and may be licensed with various other independent unaffiliated insurance companies in the states of AL, AR (AR Insurance License #15690540), CA (CA Insurance License #0G98945), DE, FL, GA, IL, MD, MI, NC, SC, TN, TX, and WA. No insurance business may be conducted outside the states referenced.

As a New York Life Agent, Ricky Dukes Jr is licensed and authorized to offer insurance in California and Arkansas, but The Legacy Financial Group may not be. For additional information on licensure status, please click here for California and/or click here for Arkansas.

Ricky Dukes Jr is a Registered Representative of and offers securities products & services through NYLIFE Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, a licensed insurance agency, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company, 14819 Ballantyne Village Way Ste 1100, Charlotte, NC, 28277, 704-284-9192. In this regard, this communication is strictly intended for individuals residing in the states of AL, CA, CO, LA, MT, NC, SC, TX, and WA. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident outside the specific states referenced.

The Legacy Financial Group is not owned or operated by NYLIFE Securities LLC or its affiliates.

Neither The Legacy Financial Group nor its associates are in the business of offering tax, legal, or accounting advice. Please consult your own tax, legal, or accounting professional before making any decisions.

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