Michael Cerami | Modern Woodmen Financial Representative

Michael Cerami

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Michael Cerami

Modern Woodmen membership is about relationships. We take time to get to know you and your needs. Get to know me and how we might connect.

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Why I do what I do

Why I do what I do

After years in corporate finance and administration, I realized the part I enjoyed most was helping people make sense of the numbers. Financial planning lets me pair technical know-how with what I value most: getting to know people and helping them feel confident about their future.

I serve members in…

Raleigh, Cary and across the Triangle, as well as across the country in Montana, Colorado, Massachusetts, Ohio, Florida, and my home state of Pennsylvania. Wherever you are, we can work together.

I can help you plan for life using a variety of tools, including…

life insurance, annuities, and investment and advisory services through MWA Financial Services, with a focus on retirement income planning.

I enjoy working with…

people who care deeply about their families and the communities they live in, whether that's a young family just getting started, a couple preparing to turn their savings into retirement income, or a local business owner building something lasting. If protecting the people you love and giving back matter to you, we'll work well together.

I am very proud of…

making the leap from a long corporate career to build my own practice. It took a lot of work and a leap of faith, but building something from the ground up, one relationship at a time, has been the most rewarding decision of my professional life.

Before Modern Woodmen, I…

spent more than a decade in corporate administration in the clinical research industry. Earlier, I worked as an operations business intelligence analyst at a real estate technology company and in back-office roles at a startup. That background taught me to think about risk, budgets and long-term planning the way a business does. I bring the same discipline to the families I serve.

I chose Modern Woodmen because…

I'd known the name for years, but once I understood how a fraternal organization works, the decision was easy. Modern Woodmen is built to serve members. It has a strong lineup of solutions, a team I respect, and a real commitment to giving back to communities. It's a place where I can do right by clients and community at the same time.

The best part of my career is…

helping members build a financial plan that's truly their own. There are no cookie-cutter solutions, just a plan that fits them and their families. That kind of work naturally leads to long-term, meaningful relationships, and there's nothing better than walking alongside members as they work toward financial freedom.

“Modern Woodmen membership is about relationships. We take time to get to know you and your needs. Get to know me and how we might connect.”
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My life outside of work

My family includes…

my wife, our three young boys, and our two dogs, Bruce and Taco, who keep things anything but quiet at home.

In my free time, you can find me…

coaching my boys' sports teams, volunteering at their school, or cheering on NC State and the Carolina Hurricanes. When I can sneak away, I'm traveling with my wife or golfing.

I’m passionate about…

being a lifelong learner who stays current on a little bit of everything and puts that knowledge to work helping others. If I can help someone out in any way, I will.

My greatest blessing is…

my wife and our boys.

Community impact

In the community

My local community impact

I have lived in my community…

since 2014. I grew up in Erie, Pennsylvania, and my parents moved to the Triangle after I graduated high school. I moved here after college to be near family, then spent time away before coming back for good in 2014. It's been home since.

What I like best about my community is…

the people. The Triangle is full of folks who are welcoming, driven and involved. I also love the growth and opportunity here, and being a few hours from both the beach and the mountains is hard to beat.

I’m a member of…

Rotary Club of Cary, Triangle Sons and Daughters of Italy, and St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church.

It’s very important to me to support my community. My favorite Modern Woodmen programs are:

the Birthday Book Club, which sends books to my members children on their birthdays, and Money and Me℠, a free financial literacy course for grades K-8. As a dad, I love anything that gets kids reading and learning good money habits early.

My favorite memory from a fraternal event is…

our Christmas event at Phillips Farm last year. So many member families attended, and the photos of the kids with Santa on his sleigh were the highlight of the season. It was a great reminder of what makes Modern Woodmen special.

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We can help you review your needs and plan for your financial future throughout life. (Learn more about Modern Woodmen's Planning for Life system and products.) Because Modern Woodmen is a fraternal financial services organization, we can also explore the benefits of being a member.

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Securities and advisory services offered through MWA Financial Services Inc., a Registered Investment Adviser and a wholly owned subsidiary of Modern Woodmen of America, 1701 1st Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201, 309-558-3100. Member: FINRA, SIPC. Products are available in most states. Individual representatives may not be licensed to sell or offer all products or services. Check the background on either the firm or the representative on FINRA’s BrokerCheck.

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