	SUPPORTING CHARITABLE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS


	To positively impact the lives of children and young adults



	To be a catalyst for programs that positively impact the lives of children and young adults



	Triangle Aquatic Center Cary Academy April's Angels The Miracle League of the Triangle Hope Community Church

Mike Curran Biography

Michael Curran was born in Portland, Maine in 1957 and grew up in southern New Hampshire. Mike completed a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and a Masters degree in Education (M.Ed.) from the University of New Hampshire.

Mike moved to Greensboro N.C. in 1980 to continue graduate studies and work at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. During his tenure at UNC-G, Mike coached the varsity men's and women's swimming teams, directed the intramural sports programs and was a resident director of several dormitories.

In 1983, Mike left UNC-G and entered the financial services industry and in 1987, Mike and his family moved to Apex and then Cary, North Carolina. Professionally, Mike went on to earn a second Masters degree in Financial Services (M.S.F.S.) and several professional designations including a CFP (Certified Financial Planner), CLU (Chartered Life Underwriter) and ChFC (Chartered Financial Consultant).

In 1992, Mike founded the firm, Executive Benefit Services, Inc. ("EBS"), a financial services firm that exclusively focused on the design, implementation, financing and administration of nonqualified deferred compensation plans. EBS grew into a national leader throughout the 1990's and was purchased by the Principal Financial Group, a Fortune 500 financial services company in 2001. Mike remained on as CEO and President until January of 2005.

Mike spent the next four years developing the Curran Family Foundation mission and working with nonprofit organizations in Wake County. In August of 2009, Mike joined CAPTRUST Financial Advisors as Senior Vice President and practice leader for their Nonqualified executive benefits practice. Mike continues his community involvement as a Director on several nonprofit Boards including volunteer President of the Triangle Aquatic Center, April's Angels, CAPCommunity Foundation and the Curran Family Foundation.

Mike lives in Cary, N.C. with his wife Robyn of thirty years and their three daughters, Kristin 26, a graduate in religious studies and history from Saint Mary's college in Notre Dame (GO Irish), Indiana, Bryttany, 23 a graduate in psychology from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville (GO VOLS) and Danielle, 21 a public relations major and senior at the University of Florida in Gainesville (GO Gators).