FORT WAYNE, IN – Howard Bailey Financial is proud to announce that Carl Wright Jr. FPQP® Marketing Multimedia Specialist, has earned his Airman Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration.

This accomplishment expands Wright’s ability to capture aerial footage, provide innovative perspectives, and deliver cutting-edge content to our clients. Achieving this certification involved rigorous training, technical understanding of aviation regulations, and successful completion of Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification Exam.

“We’re thrilled to see Carl take this step to enhance our creative capabilities,” said Steve Salcedo, Chief Marketing Officer. “The ability to incorporate more advanced drone technology into our projects allows us to elevate our storytelling and deliver unparalleled results for our clients.”

As a certified drone operator, Wright will lead Howard Bailey’s efforts to incorporate advanced aerial techniques into our event footage, office tours, YouTube and TV content, and more, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of media innovation.

“I’m excited to use this certification to push the boundaries of what we can achieve for our clients,” said Wright. “The potential of drone technology opens up endless possibilities for creative expression and impactful storytelling.”

Howard Bailey Financial, Inc. was founded in Fort Wayne, IN, as Davenport Financial Services in 2002. The name changed in 2011 as a tribute to the grandfathers of the founder and CEO, Casey Weade. The mission of Howard Bailey is to help others gain clarity in purpose and elevate meaning in their lives through personal and practical financial strategies. In 2017, Howard Bailey opened a second location in Mishawaka, IN, followed by the opening of the Perrysburg, OH, location in 2022. Also in 2022, Howard Bailey acquired Singer Financial in Brownsburg, IN, giving the independent retirement planning firm four locations in the region. Howard Bailey has been voted Best Financial Advisor by Fort Wayne Newspapers Reader’s Choice Awards in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2024.* Howard Bailey Financial became the Official Wealth Management Partner of Notre Dame Athletics in 2023.**

*The rating referenced was given on September 28, 2024, and is based on public vote from July 6-28, 2024; September 30, 2023, and is based on public vote from July 8-30, 2023; September 25, 2022, and is based on public vote from July 10-31, 2022; September 19, 2021, and is based on public vote from July 11 – August 8, 2021; and September 20, 2020, and is based on public vote from July 12 – August 6, 2020. The rating was created, tabulated, and presented by Fort Wayne Newspapers. This award recognizes companies based on popular vote. Howard Bailey Financial did not pay to participate in the rating process but did cover the cost for the award badging to market this recognition. For more details, please visit: www.fortwayne.com/ReadersChoice-faq 

**University of Notre Dame and University of Notre Dame Athletics (“Notre Dame") are not current clients of Howard Bailey Securities, LLC nor Howard Bailey Financial, Inc. Legends / JMI Rights Holders, on behalf of Notre Dame, was compensated for this Endorsement, as such term is defined under SEC Rule 206(4)-1. For more information, visit howardbailey.com/nddisclosure.  

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