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JUSTIN B. WOLFE

Managing Partner

Justin holds series 7, 63, 65, 24 securities registrations with Cambridge Investment Research and is licensed by the NC Department of Insurance

Justin was born and raised in Charlotte, NC. His interest in financial markets began at an early age through an imaginary portfolio management contest sponsored by UNC-Charlotte. During his high school years, he pursued this interest through a 2-year internship at Paine Webber. After enrolling at NC State University, he wished to find a similar opportunity in Raleigh, and was fortunate to earn a 4-year internship at Merrill Lynch. Upon graduating with a BS in Business Management with a concentration in Finance and Minor in Economics, Justin moved to Wilmington, NC to pursue his dream of living in a vibrant coastal town. His career started at a local investment firm in 1999. He continued there until moving his business to Edward Jones 2 ½ years later. After 6 years with Edward Jones, Justin wanted to hang his own shingle, and started Wolfe Wealth Management in February of 2007. As industry trends changed Justin realized he couldn’t be a one man operation and created Strategic Investment Partners in the fall of 2017.

Justin and his wife Melissa have two daughters and a springer spaniel. Justin has been a member of the Wilmington East Rotary Club since 1999 in which he has served as president, secretary, and fundraising chair in addition to serving on the board of directors for over 6 years. Justin is also involved in the North Carolina Azalea Festival. He was a committee chair or co-chair for many years, before joining the Board of Directors in 2012. From May of 2017- May of 2018 Justin will serve as the Azalea Festival president and will preside over the 71st, North Carolina Azalea Festival. He has also been a patron of the festival since 2008. Civic involvement and volunteering for the betterment of the community in which you live is a strong core value for Justin and one he and his wife will pass on to their daughters. Justin has been a selection member of the Sandhills region for the Park Scholarship at NC State University. The Wolfes support several charities with local, national, and global reach mainly with a focus on Down Syndrome research and support. In his free time, Justin enjoys NC State sports, golf, fishing, boating, hunting, and honing his cooking skills.

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BRENT F. HAYES

Managing Partner

Brent holds series 7 and 66 securities registrations with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.  He is also licensed by the North Carolina Department of Insurance.

A native of Lenoir County, Brent graduated from Arendall Parrott Academy in Kinston, North Carolina.  He then went on to the Cameron School of Business at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a Concentration in Management.  Post-graduation, Brent began his business professional career in the Property and Casualty field.  With a concentration in risk management, Brent quickly realized and understood just how essential the prevalence of a risk managed approach is for his valued clients.  Brent decided he wanted to add value by offering total financial planning services to his clients and joined the family business, Conway & Company Financial Services in 2011.  In the fall of 2017, Brent and long-time friend Justin Wolfe started Strategic Investment Partners based in Wilmington, North Carolina.  Brent is a Registered Representative and Investment Advisor Representative with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.  Brent also holds a Real Estate Brokers License in the state of North Carolina.  He is also a licensed insurance agent in the field of Life, Health, Variable Insurance, as well as Property and Casualty.

Brent is a long-time member of the Rotary Club of Kinston and upholds the club values in volunteer and fundraising efforts.  He is also a member of the Wrightsville Beach United Methodist Church and continues to strengthen his faith.  Brent is an avid golfer and supporter of The First Tee Program.  The Nine Core Values of The First Tee - Honesty, Integrity, Sportsmanship, Respect, Confidence, Responsibility, Perseverance, Courtesy, and Judgment are values Brent feels are just as important to implement in golf as well as business.  When not golfing in his free time, he also enjoys being outdoors fishing, boating or just spending time with family and friends.