Rachel Molina

Rachel serves as the firm’s Chief Financial Officer and Business Manager. Prior to joining Buckhead Capital, she worked at various RIAs across Atlanta managing back-office operations, assisting with compliance and accounting tasks, as well as providing client service and financial planning to high-net-worth families. Rachel received her B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Georgia Institute of Technology. Rachel lives in Buckhead with her husband and daughter. In her spare time, she enjoys coaching her daughter’s basketball team, traveling, and spending time outdoors.

Rachel Molina

5 Signs It’s Time to Switch to a Dedicated Wealth Manager

High‑net‑worth individuals often start out managing their own investments, drawn by the appeal of control and cost savings. But as portfolios grow more complex and life circumstances evolve, the DIY approach can fall short. If any of the following five signs resonate with you, it may be time to partner with a dedicated wealth manager […]

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Why Active Stock Picking Still Matters for HNW Investors

Active management thrives in areas where passive fails to capture opportunities. In 2024, 66% of actively managed U.S. and global real estate funds outperformed their passive benchmarks, while only 30% of active small-cap U.S. equity funds underperformed, implying a 70% success rate in small-cap stocks. Even among large-growth funds, active managers posted a 40% one-year

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Back‑to‑School Financial Game Plan for High‑Net‑Worth Families

As the warm days of summer give way to early‑morning alarms and buzzing school buses, back‑to‑school season can feel like a whirlwind—especially for high‑net‑worth families juggling significant tuition bills, extracurricular fees, and household commitments. Rather than waiting until August arrives in a scramble, here’s how to turn this annual rite of passage into a strategic

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Navigating Your RSUs: A Step‑by‑Step Guide for Executives

Restricted stock units (RSUs) can be a powerful component of your executive compensation package—but without a clear strategy, you risk leaving significant value on the table or getting hit with an unexpected tax bill. This guide walks you through each stage of the RSU lifecycle, so you can maximize upside, manage tax consequences, and align

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