Wilbanks Smith & Thomas Asset Management

A Heritage of Client Service and Unparalleled Financial Investment Capabilities. Wells Fargo Advisors is one of the nation's premier financial services firms, serving and advising clients nationwide through more than 15,000 Financial Advisors. As the heir to some of America's most respected regional and national investment firms, Wells Fargo Advisors has retained a strong and abiding commitment to exceptional services based on trust and knowledge and a determination to put client needs above all else. Our Financial Advisors work with clients to understand their needs and life goals and then help them develop individual investment plans and investment portfolios that are easy to understand and monitor. What's more, as part of Wells Fargo & Company, Wells Fargo Advisors has the ability to draw on extensive experience and products across our company to satisfy our clients' investment needs and help them succeed financially. An active and engaged corporate citizen, Wells Fargo Advisors strives to always make our communities stronger and better. Our firm partners with team members and organizations across the country to promote the long-term economic prosperity and quality of life for everyone in our communities through philanthropy and volunteer activities.A Non-Bank Affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company.Wells Fargo Advisors is a non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company, one of the nation's largest and most respected financial institutions. In business since 1852 and named on Fortune magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" list for 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014, Wells Fargo is known and respected for its responsible stewardship of its clients' assets.

Sara has been in the banking industry for over five years, beginning her career as a Client Development Officer in the Raleigh area. She has a primary focus of serving the banking needs of law firms, title companies and large non-profit institutions, but enjoys working with other professional firms as well. Prior to her banking career, Sara enjoyed a 30-year career in the title insurance industry, serving the legal communities in both North Carolina and Georgia. She uses that career experience to serve the banking needs of the legal and title insurance communities in a uniquely educated way. In addition, she also has a high level of experience with FDIC protected investment products through her work with large non-profits. Sara works closely with her team to serve her members with a sense of urgency and professionalism. Outside of work, she dedicates her time to her husband and sons, as well as serving at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral and supporting community organizations such as SAFEchild, The NC Bar Association, Wake County Real Property Lawyers, the NC Land Title Association, and the NC Association of Women Attorneys. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Sara currently resides in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Preston is responsible for providing high-quality commercial and private banking services to new and existing TowneBank members, as well as ensuring their financial goals and objectives are being met. Preston began his career in 2003 at RBC Centura (now PNC Bank) as an account manager of personal and business banking. Preston boasts two decades of banking industry experience. Previously, he worked as a private banker with Wells Fargo. During his tenure with Wells Fargo, he earned several sales and service awards. He graduated from NC State University with a bachelor’s degree in business management. Preston resides in Raleigh with his family. "My favorite part of what I do is all about building new relationships and strengthening the existing ones."