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Hunter Conley is a Financial Solutions Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he partners with clients to understand their financial priorities and develop strategies that address short-, mid-, and long-term goals. He provides guidance on investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected expenses, and coordinates access to Bank of America specialists for services including banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. With a focus on managing complex and competing financial demands, Hunter works one-on-one with clients to define their goals and tailor portfolio strategies accordingly. He offers ongoing advice and adapts financial plans as clients’ situations evolve. His expertise includes investment advisory services, retirement planning, and wealth management strategies. Hunter holds a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina System. He has earned several professional designations, including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA).

Thomas Druckenbrod is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who specializes in retirement income and wealth management planning. With over 19 years of experience in the financial services industry, he focuses on helping individuals set realistic financial goals and develop outcome-oriented strategies using Merrill's customized advice and Bank of America Global Research. Thomas holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and has earned multiple professional designations, including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). His client focus areas include college education planning, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, and retirement income. In addition to his professional work, Thomas is involved in his community as a church volunteer. Outside of work, his personal interests include adventure sports, chess, fishing, ice skating, table tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Kirk Messick is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning his career in the financial services industry in 2006, first with Wachovia Securities and then joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2012, Kirk has built his practice around the principles of hard work, integrity, and a client-first approach. He specializes in goal setting and retirement planning, helping clients consolidate and distribute retirement and pension plans while developing customized wealth management strategies designed to pursue their financial objectives. Kirk holds Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations, life insurance licenses, and professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He follows a Goals Based Wealth Management process, which involves establishing specific financial goals and implementing strategies that provide clients with a clear roadmap to achieve what matters most to them. Beyond his professional work, Kirk is involved in his community as an All Pro Dads Odell Elementary Chapter Coach and as an Assistant Scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts of America. He enjoys hiking, spending time with his family, and watching movies. Kirk earned a high school diploma from West Iredell High School.