I became a financial advisor because I want to help people. The most important thing I do for my clients is to truly listen to them in order to understand their story and what they are going through. I was a fourth generation born and raised in Fayetteville , NC and grew up in a small house next to Cape Fear Valley Hospital with my brother and working class parents. While my grandfathers were members of the U.S. Army stationed at Fort Bragg, my father worked as a Utility Locator and my Mother had a career in retail banking while raising us. The wise words of my grandfather "If you don't know where you are going then how can you get there," and witnessing the financial struggles of those that I admired the most imprinted in me that everyone needs and deserves a financial plan. I realized from a young age the sense of well being, security, and dignity that successful financial planning and investing can provide. This inspired me to enter the financial services industry after Graduate School, to help people just like those in my own family. Today, 8 years later, I remain more committed than ever to educating and inspiring my clients to take control of their finances. I enjoy building close, long lasting relationships with my clients and take pride in upholding an ethical standard that cannot be surpassed. I work with you to craft a personalized roadmap for the accumulation of wealth to pursue your unique goals and Some of the common goals I assist with are: • Creating a dignified and independent retirement income with the goal of not outliving your wealth• Leaving a legacy of wealth to your children• Endowing the education of your children and/or grandchildren• Saving for a large purchase• Tax efficient investing• Cash Management Solutions • Wealth Preservation • Navigating life changes such as Job or Career change, Divorce, and growth of the family.• Lending • Charitable givingIt is and honor and a privilege to help clients on their journey of life and to celebrate their successes with them.*Merrill, its affiliates, and financial advisors do not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice. You should consult your legal and/or tax advisors before making any financial decisions.*Banking products are provided by Bank of America, N.A. and affiliated banks, Members FDIC and wholly owned subsidiaries of Bank of America Corporation.