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Raleigh Wealth Strategist Named Co-Chair of Meals on Wheels Fundraiser
Landon Watts to Lead Organization’s Signature Fat Tuesday Benefit
RALEIGH, N.C. (July 28, 2009)—W. Landon Watts, wealth strategist for Banyan Rock & Talent (www.landonwatts.com) has been selected as co-chair of Meals on Wheels of Wake County’s Fat Tuesday benefit celebration.
Watts will work closely with the fundraising committee in securing new partnerships for the event, as well as private contributions. Watts has been a Meals on Wheels volunteer since 1997, becoming a board member in 2008.
“Landon’s increased role and extensive financial experience are a tremendous help to the organization,” says Alan Winstead, executive director of Meals on Wheels of Wake County. “We’re grateful for his continued commitment throughout his many years of service to our organization.”
The Fat Tuesday benefit celebration is the organization’s signature fundraising event. During the 2009 event, nearly 400 guests helped secure more than $41,000 to feed Wake County’s homebound seniors and persons with disabilities. The 2010 event is scheduled for February 16. More information is available at www.wakemow.org.
About W. Landon Watts:
W. Landon Watts specializes in wealth-strategy solutions for individuals, corporations and institutions, focusing on retirement and insurance planning in both the nonprofit and business sectors. Watts joined Banyan Rock & Talent in 1997. He currently holds an Investment Company and Variable Contract registration, as well as a Life and Health Insurance license. Though not a CPA, Watts and Banyan Rock & Talent wealth strategists work within specific legal parameters to indicate tax-advantage opportunities that clients along with their accountants can utilize. Watts understands everyone has different goals, risk tolerances and objectives; he enjoys customizing each portfolio for his clients. Watts received a Bachelor of Science degree from Appalachian State University in 1993. He is licensed to conduct business in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Visit www.landonwatts.com for more information, or call (919) 782-0033.
About Meals on Wheels of Wake County:
Since 1974, Meals on Wheels has been providing nutritious meals to the homebound elderly and persons with disabilities in Wake County in an effort to improve health, reduce isolation, and prevent inappropriate institutionalization. Serving nearly 1,500 meals daily to homes and nutrition centers, Meals on Wheels provides the frailest of our community’s citizens with a voice to achieve healthful independence. For more information, visit www.wakemow.org.
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.
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 adviser.
Material discussed herewith is meant for general illustration and/or informational purposes only, please note that individual situations can vary. Therefore, the information should be relied upon when coordinated with individual professional advice.
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