February 2, 2023
LED stock ticker emblematic of a strong relationship, exciting profession
The College of Business welcomed Triangle East Complex (serving Greenville, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Cary, Smithfield and Wilmington) of Raymond James & Associates to campus recently and thanked them for their gift of the LED stock ticker now on display on the third floor of Bate Building.
John Pace (complex manager/managing director, investments), Wes Singleton (financial advisor/ senior vice president, investments), Theresa Gilmore (complex business coordinator), and Bynum Satterwhite (branch manager/ vice president, wealth management) were welcomed to campus by College leadership and saw firsthand their gift at work.
Satterwhite says he hopes “the gift will promote awareness of the equity and capital markets.” Dr. Brenda Wells, chair of the College’s Finance and Insurance Department, agrees. “The stock ticker brings a slice of the real world to our students,” said Wells. “This should be of particular interest to the Finance majors. I’m really proud to see that on the third floor of Bate when I step off the elevator.”
Over the years, Raymond James and the College of Business have enjoyed a healthy relationship. Gilmore, an ’09 alumnus, has worked with the College’s Cunanan Center for Professional Success for several years to recruit and employ interns. And, she sees the College’s relationship with Raymond James continuing to grow over the years to come.
“At Raymond James, it is all about people – our clients, our colleagues, our communities,” said Gilmore. “We look forward to continuing to offer internships and exposing students to the securities industry. In addition to employing interns, we welcome traditional and nontraditional students who graduate from ECU and desire to be a financial advisor. The Advisor Mastery Program provides talented candidates with the expertise necessary to turn their drive and experience into a rewarding career as a financial advisor.
Singleton, an ’81 graduate of the College, says the stock ticker represented a good chance to give back.
“After years of working professionally and reflecting back on the education I received from ECU, it feels right and good to give something back to this institution,” said Singleton. “We hope this ticker display brings energy and excitement to students and the COB as they work collectively to send great graduates into the professional world.”