Our Sponsors make this event possible and help further the mission of National Students of AMF. Please join us in thanking them!
Fayetteville Street Sponsors

Howard, Merrell & Partners
We believe wholeheartedly that the best, most effective communication is inspired by unique insights into human emotion. It’s a science we’ve turned into an art, and we’ve found there’s no better way to profoundly transform a client’s business. We believe in starting with an idea, then building the mediums around it. We believe advertising can be anything, but it first has to be good. We believe a smiling client is the best way to end a meeting.

Wilmington Street Sponsors

Philanthropy runs deep for these families, and we are so thankful to be the recipients of their generosity:
Fran & Tim Buckley
Bill & Barbara Pinna

gena chandler
After learning the ropes from several designers in New York City such as Accessory Network, Valentino and M Missoni; Raleigh, North Carolina natives, Gena Faigenbaum Combs and Chandler Woodall, decided to bring their love of fashion to North Carolina by opening Gena Chandler in 2006. Every season they travel coast-to-coast scouring the showrooms to deliver the perfect blend of Los Angeles and New York based designers at every price point. They consistently fill the store with the season’s best selection of designer denim, everyday essentials, cocktail attire, resort wear and designer accessories.

CAPTRUST Financial Advisors
Our firm was built on the premise that investors are best served by advisors who are motivated to focus exclusively on the best interests of their clients. This unwavering commitment to independence and transparency has enabled CAPTRUST to grow from the vision of its entrepreneurial founders to one of the largest independent advisory firms in the country.

Randolph E. Cloud & Associates
Over the past 20 years Randolph E. Cloud & Associates has represented over 40 organizations before the NC General Assembly. Among  groups he has represented are the American Lung Association, the NC Psychological Association, the Autism Society, Equality NC and the National MS Society. Mr. Cloud is also a contract lobbyist for the NC Academy of Trial Lawyers.

Blount Street Sponsors

We are eternally grateful for the support of our family sponsors:
Buddy & Jane Kelly
Larry & Karen Kelly
Marian & Richard Taylor

BB&T Insurance Services - Research Triangle Region
So how did BB&T Insurance Services get to be the sixth largest agency in the nation (and also the world) – with more than $1 billion in revenue in 2009? Well, it doesn’t hurt to have been around since 1922. It also doesn’t hurt to be an integral part of BB&T Corporation (NYSE: BBT), one of the largest and best managed financial services holding companies in the country. That’s important these days.And it sure helps to have attracted some of the best and most experienced employees in the industry. Our people have the resources and expertise to solve any number of brokerage, risk management and employee benefits challenges.

DJF Builders
Homes of Distinction is our tag line because it is a phrase that explains DJF Builders in every home we build. DJF Builders, Inc. has been active in the building business for 14 years and is currently building within Wake County. Our highly involved team includes Dennis Fitzgerald, Jr., President, Warranty Supervisor Corbett Gupton, and Design Coordinator Chrissy Ragsdale Gupton. As the building industry standards become stricter, so do ours. Always, our first commitment is to you, the client. DJF Builders prides themselves on our team of professionals; not only within the company itself but in the subcontractors we choose to represent us in the home building process. Knowing this enables us to continue to grow because we understand that a quality product cannot be achieved without quality people.

Guardian Capital Advisors, LLC
At Guardian Capital Advisors, LLC, (GCA, LLC) we exist to use our knowledge and expertise to help our clients enhance the buying power of their assets over time. We believe in establishing long-term, trusting relationships with our clients and always aligning our interests with theirs. We are advocates for our clients and fee-based solutions are the standard - not the exception - at GCA, LLC

K&W Cafeterias
At K&W Cafeterias, we’ve been serving fresh, made-from-scratch foods for over 70 years! What began in Winston-Salem, NC as a small restaurant/cafeteria combination has grown into over 30 cafeterias throughout NC, SC, VA, and WV. Our founder, Grady T. Allred, Sr., built this business on one basic philosophy, “... good food at a reasonable price is never out of style.”

North State Bank
At North State Bank, we are leading the way by focusing on relationship banking. It's an integral part of who we are and how we do business. We have been built on a foundation of common beliefs - beliefs that permeate the entire organization. Those beliefs are our core values.
Integrity - Always being worthy of the trust placed in us.
Hard Work - Being responsible, committed, and passionate about our work.
Fairness - Always striving to do what is right for our shareholders, customers, and fellow employees.
Teamwork - Forsaking selfish ambition for the common good.
Consistency - Staying focused on who we are and what we do best.

Perkins, Lund, Collar & Associates, PLLC
Here at Perkins, Lund, Collar & Associates, PLLC, you'll not only find advanced technology, but a quality that's increasingly rare these days: a friendly, personal touch. Since 1981, we've made your satisfaction, success, and convenience our highest priorities. Whether we get together with you once a year or once a week to review your plans, goals and dreams, it's our job to help you achieve them.

Rex Healthcare
Rex Healthcare, a member of UNC Health Care, is a private, not-for-profit health care system with 4,600 co-workers. Rex Healthcare has 665 beds (433 general acute beds and 226 skilled nursing) and treats nearly 34,000 inpatients each year. Rex offers dedicated centers for cancer, surgery, heart and vascular, post-acute rehabilitation and skilled nursing care, wellness and women's care plus dedicated services for bariatric, heartburn, pain management, sleep disorders, diabetes education, wound and emergency care. More than 1,100 physicians are on the Rex medical staff.