The First Flight Team

The First Flight team brings nearly 100 years of combined experience. We are proud to operate as independent financial advisors to openly provide unbiased support that is best for our clients.

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Our Approach to
Investment Management

Our team believes in providing what is necessary to meet your goals. We take a worthy, steady approach that will stay true through the good and the bad. We are not interested in chasing the latest trend.

James R. Carroll V

James is dedicated to helping clients meet their investment needs and achieve their life goals by developing wealth management plans around their long term goals.

  • North Carolina native
  • 25 years of experience
  • Avid athlete
Meet James

Anthony Dowling

As an independent advisor, Tony will have your best interest above his own and the broker dealer. He has more than 22 years of experience and wants to help protect you in retirement without worry.

  • Army Reserve helicopter pilot
  • Connecticut native
  • Proud husband and father
Meet Tony

Parker Perkins III

Parker can help you develop your financial goals, estate planning strategies or provide investment advice. He provides a different approach to his service.

  • US Marine Corps Veteran
  • Enjoys time in Outer Banks
  • Husband and father of two
Meet Parker

Christopher Coman, CFP®

As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional and Fundamental Choice Portfolio Manager, Chris provides personalized investment advice for you and your family.

  • Certified Financial Planner
  • 20+ years of experience
  • Comprehensive approach to planning
Meet Chris

Larry Swaney

Larry brings you a combination of 40+ years in the investment business as well as a specialization in accounting, His deep experience is your benefit!

  • Pennsylvania native
  • Father of four
  • 40 years of experience
Meet Larry

Benjamin Swaney, CFA®, CFP®

Ben works with individuals, families and small businesses to provide comprehensive investment planning and management

  • Raleigh native
  • 14 years of experience
Meet Benjamin

Investment and Insurance Products are:

  • Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency
  • Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate
  • Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested

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For parties residing outside of the U.S., this information is: (i) provided for informational purposes only, (ii) not and should not be construed in any manner as an offer to participate in any investment or to buy or sell any securities or related financial instruments, and (iii) not and should not be construed in any manner as a public offering of any financial services, securities or related financial instruments. Products and services listed may not be available, or may have restrictions, depending on client country of residence.

Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC (WFAFN). Wells Fargo Advisors is the trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC and WFAFN, Members SIPC, separate registered broker-dealers and non-bank affiliates of Wells Fargo & Company. Any other referenced entity is a separate entity from WFAFN.

Insurance products are offered through nonbank insurance agency affiliates of Wells Fargo & Company and are underwritten by unaffiliated insurance companies.

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