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Bradley Merritt

Community Banker II, Southern Bank
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Brad Merritt grew up in Greensboro, NC and moved to Wilmington in 2016 to get his degree in Finance from UNCW. For the past 5 years, Brad has been helping local businesses as a Community Banker with Southern Bank.  

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Financial
Sep 15, 2026

Cash Management Beyond the Basics: How Growing Businesses Stay in Control

For a growing business, knowing how much money is in the bank is only the beginning of effective cash management. As operations expand, so do the financial moving parts. More customer payments come in ...

Financial
Sep 1, 2026

Turning Financial Data Into Better Business Decisions

Before a business hires, expands, or takes on a major investment, its leaders need a clear view of the numbers behind the decision. Knowing where cash stands, which payments are moving, who has app ...

Business Growth
Feb 2, 2026

Working Capital That Moves at the Speed of Growth

Growth rarely follows a straight line — especially for businesses in the Wilmington area, which must navigate seasonal demand, project-based revenue, and periods of rapid expansion. For many own ...

Technology
Nov 1, 2025

Smarter Security, Smarter Banking: How True IP Solutions Keeps Wilmington Businesses Safe 

Wilmington’s growth has been a magnet for new opportunity — and new risk. Local companies are navigating a threat landscape that impacts nearly every part of their operations. That’s ...

Business Growth
Oct 1, 2025

Banking on Local Growth: How Wilmington Businesses Are Scaling With Support From Community Banks 

For more than 20 years, East Coast Contracting (ECC) has helped shape the landscape of southeastern North Carolina, from municipal infrastructure to large-scale developments. Founded and operated by M ...

Financial
Sep 2, 2025

Backyard Specialist Builds a Business on Outdoor Living — With Help From Southern Bank

Here in Wilmington, being outside is more than a trend; it’s a way of life. With the region’s mild climate and coastal charm, outdoor spaces have become extensions of the home — and ...

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