A Founder’s Story — Ai Merchantry™
I didn’t start with privilege. At 19, I entered the insurance world with Western & Southern Life—collecting small premiums, knocking on doors, and learning the discipline of showing up. At the same time, I worked wherever I could—cleaning offices, chasing invoices, and doing whatever it took to provide.
But life was never a straight path. I chased opportunities that looked promising, but many of them left me empty. I worked hard, but I also made choices that pulled me away from what really mattered. Eventually, the crash came—not just financial, but personal. I lost stability, my home, and the sense of direction I thought I had.
What followed was a long season of silence, setbacks, and reflection. I could have quit. But instead, I turned inward.
I immersed myself in personal development, studied resilience, and looked to the lives of people who had endured even harder roads. That season taught me that failure wasn’t final—it was preparation.
When I returned to insurance, it wasn’t just as a career. It was a calling.
I had seen the flaws of the industry—MLM tactics, product pushing, and shallow promises. I had also seen how badly families and advisors needed something better: honesty, education, and real support. I knew I had to do it differently.
So, I started again. This time not to chase money, but to pursue meaning. Out of that came Ai Merchantry™—a fractional family office built on awareness and intention. Not artificial intelligence, but human connection—linking people, knowledge, and resources with purpose.
Ai Merchantry exists for individuals, families, and entrepreneurs who want more than a product. They want clarity. They want dignity. They want to live well and leave well™. We don’t lead with sales; we lead with listening. We don’t just create financial strategies; we help people build legacies.
Every scar I carry is part of the blueprint. Every failure became fuel. I know what it’s like to start over. I know what it’s like to be overlooked, judged, or underestimated. And I know what it means to get back up—again and again.
Ai Merchantry isn’t just my company. It’s my mission—a movement for people who’ve been told “you can’t.”
Because you can.
Bridging communities, expert advisors, and leading insurers—we're the trusted connector at the center, helping you thrive with holistic financial confidence.
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Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
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