“ I am a Financial Advisor with Smith Barney in Raleigh. Managing protfolios and selecting investments is something I truely enjoy. I am very excited about the opportunity to meet so many people that share my passion for investments. ”

“ Hi Everyone, Adaptability and diversification is inevitable for survival given the changing industry. We need to share ideas and experiences. ”

“ I am interested in meeting new friends. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it would be great to meet local traders. ”

“ I am a new investor -- single parent --- down on luck and need to start planning for my financial future -- full time work -- but tired of the pay check to pay check --- need freedom --- not greedy --- just hungry!!! ”

“ I have been studying stock market on my own now for about 10 years it so nice to know that now I have some one I can bounce some ideas off of. ”

“ Hi, everyone! Looking forward to meet new friends! Valentina ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a mortgage professional and would like to improve in my area of knowlege and to meet others in the field. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because like to learn more from others as well. ”

“ I want local Day Traders Meetups because I am new and would like to share ideals. ”