ARK ROYAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

We help successful people make smart decisions about money. We do that by: Nurturing a culture that puts our client's interest first - always Being truthful and intellectually honest with ourselves and with our clients, even if it is difficult or uncomfortable Committing to lifelong learning and applying our wisdom efficiently and effectively every day Aligning what we say, what we do and what we think to honor ourselves, our families and our firm Prior to founding Ark Royal Wealth Management in 2015, Mike Palmer spent over twenty-five years in the trust and wealth management fields. Mr. Palmer's career includes financial advisory and senior management positions at Central Carolina Bank, First Union National Bank and Trust Company of the South. Mr. Palmer is a graduate of Broughton High School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. Mr. Palmer is an active member in several professional organizations including the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) and the Wake County Estate Planning Council. In 2006 he was one of ten advisors from across the nation to be selected to serve on TIAA-CREF's Board of Financial Advisors. He was a founding member of the Dimensional Fund Advisors National Study Group (DFA NSG), comprised of ten advisors from several of the country's leading independent Registered Investment Advisory firms. His civic involvement includes membership on the Administrative Board of his church, the UNC Educational Foundation's Planned Giving Council and the Lacy Foundation Board. His past service includes serving on the boards of North Carolina Amateur Sports and the Raleigh Capitals Athletic Association. Mr. Palmer is a frequent writer and speaker, having articles published on financial planning and investing. He has been quoted on a variety of financial planning topics by national publications including Investment News, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Wealth Manager and SmartMoney. Mike and his wife, Meredith, have four children. He has coached youth baseball and basketball and enjoyed a decade long career as a Division I basketball referee.