Maria Core
Relationship Associate Raleigh Wealth
Partner
Principal
Maria Core, FPQP is a Relationship Associate in the Raleigh office. In this role, Maria provides superior service by anticipating client needs and devising creative solutions to meet them with her knowledge of wealth management and Balentine practices. Prior to joining Balentine, Maria worked as a Client Associate at Adams Chetwood Wealth Management. She is a Financial Professional Qualified Paraplanner and a graduate of Meredith College in Raleigh, N.C.,where she earned a B.S. in Mathematics.
Meredith College, Bachelors of Science, Mathematics
Adams Chetwood Wealth Management, Client Associate (3 years)
Mary Mack’s Inc, Business Development Associate (6 months)
Financial Professional Qualified Paraplanner
I enjoy serving in my local church in the children’s ministry.
Question 1: If you were abandoned on a desert island, what single creature comfort would you desire most?
Diet Mountain Dew
Question 2: What inspires you to come to work each day?
I am inspired to pursue excellence in my work each day by the belief that I am doing work that matters and makes our clients’ financial lives easier.
Question 3: How and why did you get into this business?
I was initially introduced to the wealth management business through a connection at my local church while serving in full time ministry. After learning more about his wealth management firm and the industry, I thought it would be a great fit for my skill set and combine three of my greatest passions - creativity, problem solving, and excellent communication.
Question 4: What do you like to do in your down time away from work?
I enjoy spending time with my family and my boyfriend, Brett. I also enjoy playing with my dog JoJo, reading, cooking, learning about interior design, and taking long strolls through TJ Maxx.
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