Senior Wealth Advisor
Tara Hughes’ career in finance has been shaped by a lifelong drive to understand the big picture and help others navigate it with confidence. With a background that spans internal auditing, accounting management, and financial leadership roles, Tara brings both depth and versatility to her work. However, it wasn’t until she discovered wealth management that everything truly came together.
Originally earning her degree in Accounting with a minor in Finance from WVU Tech, Tara began her professional journey in traditional finance roles. Along the way, she realized her passion wasn’t just in numbers; it was in using those numbers to empower people. That insight led her to financial planning, where she could blend her technical expertise with the kind of client relationships that bring lasting impact.
In 2022, she joined BlueSky Wealth Advisors as a Senior Wealth Advisor. Today, based in New Bern, North Carolina, she applies her Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Personal Financial Specialist (PFS), and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designations to help clients align their financial strategies with their goals and values.
Why Wealth Management?
For Tara, wealth management is a natural intersection of people and planning. She loves the opportunity to use her tax and finance background in a more personal way, helping clients build meaningful plans and achieve the future they envision.
Why BlueSky?
What initially drew Tara to BlueSky was its private syndicated real estate investment opportunities, a sophisticated offering that aligned with her desire to provide clients with smart, diversified solutions. The firm’s forward-thinking approach and fiduciary mindset sealed the deal.
Credentials and Education
BS, Accounting (minor in Finance) — WVU Tech
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
What Core Value Do You Resonate with Most?
Respect — Tara believes actively listening, seeking to understand, and showing empathy and compassion are fundamental to serving both clients and colleagues.
What's Your Favorite Part of Working at BlueSky?
It’s the culture of collaboration that Tara values most. At BlueSky, mutual support and teamwork aren’t just part of the job; they’re at the heart of every success story.
What Do You like to do Outside of the Office?
When she’s not crafting financial plans, Tara enjoys soaking up time with her family; whether reading, relaxing at the beach, or heading to the mountains for a camping or hiking getaway.
She’s also an active member of the New Bern Breakfast Rotary Club, contributing to her local community.
She shares life with her husband, Chris, an electrical engineer with the Department of Defense, and their two daughters, Addison and Avery.
Fun fact: Her family are avid Disney cruisers; always looking forward to their next adventure at sea.
