Raleigh Financial Expert Attends National Symposium

RALEIGH, NC, February 18, 2011

Dale Merritt, president of Raleigh-based Merritt Wealth Strategies (www.merrittwealth.com), recently attended the Cole Advisor Symposium in Phoenix, Arizona. During the conference, Merritt received market insight from keynote speakers Steve Forbes, Mary Matalin and James Carville.

"The Cole Symposium was an excellent opportunity for me to meet and discuss current market topics with peers from throughout the country," said Merritt. "In hearing industry leaders speaking, I received valuable information on the future of investments that I can use to help my clients succeed."
Held from January 26-28, 2011, the three-day conference focused on supporting businesses by providing important information on commercial real estate markets and conservative investment strategies. This included discussions on the current markets, as well as long-term opportunities and trends.

About Dale Merritt:
Dale Merritt is president of Merritt Wealth Strategies. Having grown up in Zebulon, Dale is eager to provide financial opportunities to the community in which he was raised, offering real estate and retirement planning, as well as other financial services to eastern Wake County. Merritt is certified in long-term care, has several securities registrations including Series 6, 7, 63 and 66, as well as a Long-Term Care Insurance license and a Life Insurance license. He is a member of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. Merritt believes in remaining active in the community. In addition to being part of the Zebulon Chamber of Commerce and the Knightdale Chamber of Commerce, he maintains active membership in the North Carolina Cattlemen's Association, the Appalachian State University Triangle Alumni Chapter and the Little River Chapter of Ducks Unlimited. He and his wife, Katie, also volunteer with the Paw Prints Animal Rescue in Garner. For more information, call 919.782.0033 or 919.816.2592, or visit http://www.merrittwealth.com.

About Merritt Wealth Strategies:
Merritt Wealth Strategies is a father-son collaboration of Les and Dale Merritt formed in 2009 to provide investment, insurance and retirement planning services to residents in the Triangle and eastern Wake County. Merritt Wealth Strategies is located at 3356 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27609. For more information, call 919.782.0033 or 919.816.2592, or visit http://www.merrittwealth.com.
"Securities and advisory services offered through FSC Securities Corporation, member FINRA/SIPC and a registered investment advisor. Merritt Wealth Strategies is not affiliated with FSC Securities Corporation or registered as a broker dealer or investment advisor."