Who We Are - Experience Behind the Advice

Pete A. Lang is the founder and president of Lang Capital. His career reflects a progression through accounting, law, taxation, and investment advisory services, providing him with a multidisciplinary perspective that is uncommon within the wealth-management profession.

Pete earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from the University of South Carolina in 1984. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1987 before earning a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from New York University in 1988.

Pete began his professional career as a corporate and tax attorney with Sidley & Austin in Washington, D.C. He later became managing partner of Baity & Lang, LLP, where his practice focused on corporate transactions, taxation, business planning, real estate, and estate planning. During his legal career, Pete was licensed to practice law in Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and South Carolina, and he also held Certified Public Accountant licenses before retiring from those professions.

Following more than twenty years of legal practice, Pete shifted his professional focus to investment advisory services. Drawing upon his background in accounting, taxation, and law, he has spent the ensuing years helping affluent retirees and families evaluate complex financial decisions with greater clarity and confidence.

Throughout his career, Pete has remained committed to one guiding principle: sophisticated financial planning should be understandable. His ability to translate complex tax, legal, and investment concepts into practical guidance has become a defining characteristic of both his practice and the philosophy of Lang Capital.

Outside of his professional work, Pete has devoted significant time to land conservation and community service. His conservation efforts have included the donation of multiple conservation easements and long-standing involvement with regional land trusts, reflecting his belief that stewardship and legacy extend well beyond financial assets.

Pete enjoys spending time with his family including his wife Tracey, three children, spouses, and grandchildren. While not in the office, Pete enjoys traveling, skiing, swimming and being a member of his neighborhood shooting club.
 
Education & Professional Background‍

• B.S., Business Administration (Accounting), University of South Carolina, 1984
• Juris Doctor, University of South Carolina School of Law, 1987
• Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation, New York University, 1988
• Former Corporate, Tax, Real Estate, and Estate-Planning Attorney
• Former Managing Partner, Baity & Lang, LLP
• Former Attorney Licensed in Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and South Carolina
• Former Certified Public Accountant
• Investment Adviser Representative
• Founder and President, Lang Capital, a Registered Investment Advisor

Community Service

• Catawba River Conservation Easement (113 acres) donated to Nations Ford Land Trust, 2001
• Clear Springs Conservationist of the Year, 2002
• Founding Member, Daufuskie Island Leadership Council aka Daufuskie Island Community Foundation, 2004
• Nations Ford Land Trust, Corporate Conservation Roundtable, 2004-2007
• Sugar Creek Conservation Easement (115 acres) donated to Nations Ford Land Trust, 2005
• Sugar Creek Walking Trail Easement (more than one mile) donated to Nations Ford Land Trust, 2005
• York County Chamber of Commerce, Board Member, 2005-2008
• Established and Constructed Turtle Beach Road on Daufuskie Island for beach access to island residents, 2006
• Established and Constructed the Oak Ridge Storm Water System (two miles, 10 acres of lakes and a one-acre rookery), 2006
• Daufuskie Island Conservation Easement - Webb Tract (289 acres) donated to Nations Ford Land Trust, 2007
• Daufuskie Island Conservation Easement - Oak Ridge Tract (174 acres) donated to Nations Ford Land Trust, 2007
• York County Businessperson of the Year, 2008
• Fort Mill Economic Council, Board Member, 2010-2011

Jacob K. Lang, CFP®, is a Wealth Manager at Lang Capital. With more than a decade of experience in financial planning and wealth management, Jake has built his career around helping individuals and families understand complex financial decisions and develop practical strategies that reflect their goals.

Before joining Lang Capital in September 2025, Jake spent nine years at Vanguard. As a High-Net-Worth Financial Advisor, he served as the primary advisor and central point of contact for approximately 250 client households representing more than $500 million in assets. In that role, Jake advised clients on retirement planning, investment management, tax-efficient strategies, estate-planning coordination, and other significant financial matters.

Jake's work at Vanguard gave him broad national experience. He has worked with clients across all 50 states, including families as far from the Carolinas as Hawaii. That experience strengthened his ability to understand a wide range of personal circumstances, regional differences, family priorities, and financial goals.

Born and raised in the Carolinas, Jake graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Management and Marketing. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and holds Series 7, Series 63, and Series 65 securities qualifications.

Jake joined Lang Capital to combine the institutional experience of a national investment firm with the personal attention and long-term relationships of a boutique wealth-management practice. He is passionate about financial planning and advising families, and his approach centers on helping clients understand their options, evaluate the tradeoffs, and make informed decisions with greater clarity and confidence.

Outside the office, Jake enjoys spending time with his wife and young daughter. He is also an avid outdoorsman and fisherman who values preparation, patience, stewardship, and a long-term perspective.

Education & Professional Background

• B.S., Management and Marketing, University of South Carolina, 2015
• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, 2019
• More than a decade of financial-planning and wealth-management experience
• High-Net-Worth Financial Advisor, Vanguard
• Primary advisor to approximately 250 client households representing more than $500 million in assets
• Experience serving clients across the United States
• Series 7, Series 63, and Series 65 securities qualifications
• Wealth Manager, Lang Capital, LLC, 2025