RALEIGH, N.C. — Raleigh financial advisor and business owner Michael J. Sterling of Banyan Rock and Talent, along with wealth strategists Brant Spesshardt, Dale Merritt and Steven Canali, attended the National Education & Business Conference (NEBC) held Oct. 2-5.
The NEBC was held by FSC Securities Corporation, an independent broker-dealer based in Atlanta, Ga., affiliated with Banyan, Rock and Talent. The conference featured panel discussions between former U.S House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Tennessee Senator Harold Ford, Jr. about today’s economy.
Throughout the four-day conference, Sterling, Spesshardt, Merritt and Canali participated in numerous workshops on liability management, retirement planning, mortgages, credit liabilities and business succession planning. In total, the event featured more than 100 sessions.
“Having an opportunity to hear the views of two major Washington insiders like Gingrich and Ford on issues that have a major influence on the way I serve my clients was an invaluable experience,”
During the panel debate, Fred Barnes, editor of the Weekly Standard and FOX News contributor, moderated a discussion on topics that will impact the financial field in the coming year. Gingrich and Ford offered their views on issues including the 2008 presidential election, an accelerating baby boomer retirement trend, the real estate and subprime mortgage crisis, recent stock markets volatility and a “going green” environmental movement that is quickly gaining momentum.
For more information on Banyan Rock & Talent, or to speak with a participating wealth strategist, please call (919) 782-0033.
About Banyan Rock & Talent:
Based in Raleigh, Banyan Rock & Talent is a collaboration of registered reps with FSC Securities Corporation. Founded in 1986 on the philosophy that strength, growth and the diversification of their client’s hard-earned money is made possible through knowledge, diligence and years of experience, Banyan Rock & Talent specializes in areas including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, variable annuities, retirement strategies, market timers, life insurance, disability insurance and applied real estate. All strategists are registered representatives offering securities through FSC Securities Corporation, a registered broker-dealer, and member of FINRA/SIPC. For further information visit 3356 Six Forks Road Raleigh, NC 27609, or call (919) 782-0033.
About AIG Advisor Group, Inc.:
The AIG Advisor Group, Inc. is among the largest independent Registered Representative network in the United States and consists of Advantage Capital Corporation, AIG Financial Advisors, Inc., FSC Securities Corporation and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and are all members of FINRA & SIPC. These independent broker-dealers, with more than 7,000 independent financial professionals, are all wholly-owned subsidiaries of American International Group, Inc. (AIG). AIG Advisor Group is a marketing designation for certain broker-dealers, and investment advisers affiliated with American International Group, Inc.
Securities offered through FSC Securities Corporation, Member FINRA/SIPC. Banyan, Rock & Talent is not affiliated with FSC Securities Corporation or registered as a broker/dealer or investment advisor.
