Released on: July 16, 2008, 8:57 am

Press Release Author: Cindy Stranad

Industry: Financial

Press Release Summary: Dale Merritt, financial advisor for Banyan Rock and Talent,
is working to promote eastern Wake County through networking events at Carolina
Mudcats games. Merritt hosted guests at a recent game and plans to host a second
networking event August 25.

Press Release Body: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Local Financial Advisor Promotes Eastern Wake County Through Baseball
Dale Merritt Sponsors Mudcats Networking Night for ASU Triangle Chapter Alumni

RALEIGH, N.C. (July 14, 2008) - Dale Merritt, a financial advisor at Banyan Rock &
Talent, a Raleigh-based collaboration of wealth strategists, is working to promote
the growth of eastern Wake County. The Zebulon native and Appalachian State
University (ASU) graduate sponsored a networking event for ASU's Triangle Alumni
Chapter, inviting local alumni to a recent Carolina Mudcats game.

"I grew up in Zebulon when there were many dirt roads and open fields," said
Merritt. "Back in 1991, when I attended the first Mudcats game, all I remember were
bleacher seats and plumbing. Both eastern Wake County and Five County Stadium have
prospered in recent years; it's an amazing difference. There's even the Cattails
restaurant overlooking the field."

Thirty-five people turned out for the baseball networking night, 25 of which were
ASU alumni. As a result of the success, a second event is scheduled for Aug. 19.
Merritt hopes networking through Mudcats games will not only create buzz about the
minor league team, but will also remind North Carolina residents of eastern Wake
County's exciting growth and development.

"There are a lot of ASU alumni in eastern Wake County, and they need to be aware of
the Carolina Mudcats versus just the Durham Bulls," Merritt added. "There are two
teams here! I am very proud of them, and I want other people to know who they are."

If you are interested in attending a Mudcats game with the ASU Triangle Chapter
Alumni Association, contact Joyce Gardner at JBGardner@alumni.appstate.edu or visit
http://www.alumni.appstate.edu/chapters/TriangleArea.htm .

About Dale Merritt:
Dale Merritt is a registered representative with Banyan Rock & Talent, a
Raleigh-based collaboration of wealth strategists. Though experienced in 401(k),
mutual funds and stocks, Merritt has developed a niche for facilitating real estate
transactions. 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 and other financial services to his neighbors in Raleigh,
Knightdale and eastern Wake County. Merritt has been with the firm since 2005, and
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 graduated from
Appalachian State University with a B.S. in criminal justice, and a minor in
business administration. For more information, call (919) 782-0033 or visit
www.dalemerritt.net.

About Banyan Rock & Talent:
Based in Raleigh, Banyan Rock & Talent is a collaboration of registered reps with
FSC Securities Corporation. Founded on the philosophy that strength, growth and the
diversification of client's hard-earned money are 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. Securities and investment advisory services offered through
FSC Securities Corporation, Member FINRA/SIPC and a registered investment advisor.
Banyan, Rock, and Talent is not affiliated with FSC Securities Corporation or
registered as a broker-dealer or investment advisor. For further information visit
us at 3356 Six Forks Road Raleigh, NC 27609, or call (919) 782-0033.

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Web Site: http://www.dalemerritt.net

Contact Details: Media Contacts:
Cindy Stranad
Cindy@articulon.com
(919) 232-5008 ex. 101