THE VILLAGES, Fla., Jan. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Local financial advisor Mike Lester awarded with a crystal bell from the NASDAQ after ringing the closing bell.

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On December 14, Mike arrived in New York and added his name to history by ringing the market bell. Always an innovator, the President of Talon Wealth Management received national recognition, when he received the NASDAQ crystal bell. The event was broadcast over the NASDAQ screen in Times Square along with an image of the Talon Wealth Management brand.

Mike also flew the Talon Wealth Management Team out to New York, so they could all share in this unique occasion. Together, they all stood on the floor of the stock market while Mike signaled the end of that trading day.

Talon Wealth Management shared the day with Danny Wuerffel and his charity, Desire Street Ministries. The charity reaches out to children in urban communities by partnering with leaders from the neighborhood. Mike and Talon Wealth are proud supporters of Desire Street and are humbled to share this exclusive experience with this transformative organization.

Mike Lester founded Talon Wealth Management in 2012 as a part his commitment to remain and independent financial advisor. Since then, he has co-authored, "Guarding Your Nest Egg," which is available at his office or on Amazon.com. Mike can also be found hosting his radio show, "Guarding Your Nest Egg," and has been interviewed by Fortune correspondent, Myron Kandel, as part of Fortune Knowledge Group. If you would like to know more about Mike Lester and Talon Wealth Management, check out their website, talonwm.com and Mike's articles on Fortune.com and Money.com.

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