Ark Royal Wealth Management

Ark Royal Wealth Management announces hiring of Zach Palmer and opening of Charlotte office ? ? Ark Royal Wealth Management is pleased to announce the addition of?Zach Palmer, CFP? as a Wealth Advisor and the opening of a new Charlotte office. Mike Palmer, Managing Principal of Ark Royal, thinks Charlotte offers a unique opportunity for Ark Royal to provide high touch, comprehensive financial planning to a segment of the market that bank wealth management groups are leaving underserved. ? “Most bank private wealth divisions have increased their asset minimums to $10 million. Our firm is focused on delivering exceptional financial planning and conflict-free advice to clients in the $1 million - $10 million segment. Unlike brokerage firms we are fee-only and financial planning focused, while offering world-class investment solutions. The addition of Zach provides our clients with another experienced professional who can help them navigate the complexities of personal finance. He shares our commitment to fee-only financial planning and he's passionate about helping clients achive financial success.” ? Zach is a North Carolina native, with a BA in Economics from UNC-Chapel Hill. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER? designation and is an active member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) and the Financial Planning Association (FPA). Prior to joining Ark Royal, he served as a Financial Advisor at Modera Wealth Management. ? The firm’s Charlotte office will be located at 1244 East Boulevard. ?

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