Intentional About Giving Back

Despite changes in leadership at Triad Financial Advisors, Inc., it is holding fast to its strong commitment to philanthropy.

“We need to support the community,” Cameron Aydlett, Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor says. “We especially need to support women, especially since Triad Financial Advisors was founded by a female at a time when women were not prevalent in the financial field.”

Originally founded by Carter Leinster, an alumna of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duke University, Triad Financial Advisors has been dedicated to empowering women in the community.

The company’s partnership with Women to Women goes back to the very beginning. Along with founding her own company, Carter was also essential in the creation of Women to Women to propel the culture of promoting women-run businesses and organizations. 

In 2013 the new owner, Patrick Rush, wanted to carry on the tradition of giving back to the community.

“He's been very instrumental in making sure that those of us who are interested in participating in Women to Women have that opportunity," Cameron, who is a member of Women To Women herself explains, Patrick has said,” just because I’m male doesn’t mean that I can’t be supportive of women and be respectful of the founder.”

Philanthropy, Cameron explains, is an integral part of Triad Financial Advisors because it is a local business and wants to positively affect its community and express who it is as a company.

Triad Financial Advisors’ role in the community extends to participating in March of Dimes and Toys for Tots. Cameron herself is a member of the Agribusiness Committee in Alamance County.

“I also want to be associated with a group that takes action,” Cameron says. “Yes, we have fun, but in addition to that, it’s making an impact. I have so much respect for that.”

 Author: Ellie Little

Grateful for Community Support

First National Bank (FNB) has been a proud sponsor of Women to Women for many years. Through this partnership and others, FNB has been able to foster the belief that a company is an extension of the community it serves.

Andrea Bunn, a Regional Banking Executive at FNB for the Greensboro/Winston-Salem area, emphasizes how important it is for companies to give back.

“Those in a position to give back should lead by example to make a positive impact,” Andrea says.

Along with Women to Women, FNB works with a variety of other nonprofits and organizations like Junior Achievement of the Triad, to support the local needs of the community and provide assistance in areas such as financial education, entrepreneurship, affordable housing and first time homebuying.

Women to Women holds a special place in the community, Andrea says. The organization provides invaluable services and resources to uplift women so they can improve their quality of life. As a woman in an executive leadership role at a large regional bank, it is important to Andrea to support other women and serve as a role model.

Andrea Bunn

“Many employees, including myself, have seen firsthand the positive impact Women to Women has had on women and young girls in the greater Greensboro area,” Andrea says.

FNB extends its efforts to drive greater inclusion, diversity and equity not just in the community, but also to build up their own culture with equal opportunities for professional growth and success. This ongoing commitment to strengthen the culture of the company helps bring in diverse talent, growing the company with the community.

Andrea has noticed a large nonprofit community in Greensboro, and is thrilled that her company supports this thriving, philanthropic culture.

FNB continues to support Women to Women with their work in the community. Andrea especially looks forward to working together with Women to Women to empower women and provide them with greater access to resources.

“Women to Women helps build stronger women and girls which has an exponential impact,” Andrea says. “Leading to an improved society which in turn helps First National Bank grow.”

Author: Ellie Little