Anthony Andrew Culpepper

This entire document is a public record. STATE ETHICS COMMISSION 2023 STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST NO-CHANGE FORM ELECTRONIC FILING This entire form must be completed to fulfill your ethics filing obligation. Filer’s Name (First, Middle, Last) Prefix First Name Middle Name Last Name Suffix Mr. Anthony Andrew Culpepper Reason for Filing (Complete all that apply.) Are you a CANDIDATE for elected office? ☐ Yes ☒ No If yes, for what position are you seeking election? (Specify name of office seeking in box below.) Do you currently hold this position? ☐ Yes ☐ No State Government Job (Specify agency and position.) Board/Commission (List the complete names of all State boards on which you are serving or are being considered.) Elizabeth City State University Trustees Judicial Officer or Filing Post-Service (Specify office.) Legislator or Filing Post-Service (Specify House or Senate.) AFFIRMATION I have carefully reviewed my most recently filed Statement of Economic Interest Long Form and my responses continue to be true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I have not transferred, and will not transfer, any asset, interest, or property for the purpose of concealing it from disclosure while retaining an equitable interest. I understand that my No Change Form is a public record. I have read and understand the following statutes: N.C.G.S. § 138A-26. Concealing or failing to disclose material information. A filing person who knowingly conceals or knowingly fails to disclose information that is required to be disclosed on a statement of economic interest . . . shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and . . . subject to disciplinary action under G.S. 138A-45. N.C.G.S. § 138A-27. Penalty for false information. A filing person who provides false information on a statement of economic interest . . . knowing that the information is false is guilty of a Class H felony and shall be subject to disciplinary action under G.S. 138A-45. I affirm under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Filed Electronically 02/06/2023 Signature Date Anthony Andrew Culpepper Printed Name Submit signed, original documents only. Do not fax or e-mail this form. This entire document is a public record.

The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 1 of 10 STATE ETHICS COMMISSION 2022 STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST ELECTRONIC FILING This entire form must be completed to fulfill your ethics filing obligation. Filer’s Name (First, Middle, Last) Prefix First Name Middle Name Last Name Suffix Mr. Anthony Andrew Culpepper Current Employer Job Title Retired none Nature or Type of Business none Reason For Filing (Complete all that apply.) Are you a CANDIDATE for elected office? ☐ Yes ☒ No If yes, for what position are you seeking election? (Specify name of office seeking in box below.) Do you currently hold this position? ☐ Yes ☐ No State Government Job (Specify agency and position.) Board/Commission (List complete names of all State boards on which you are serving or are being considered.) Elizabeth City State University Trustees Judicial Officer (Specify office.) Legislator (Specify House or Senate.) A. Do other immediate family members reside in your household? ☒ Yes ☐ No On this form, ”immediate family” includes your spouse (unless legally separated). It also includes members of your extended family (your and your spouse’s children, grandchildren, parents, grandparents, and siblings, and the spouses of each of those persons) who reside in your household. List the full name of all adults and emancipated minors in your household. Minors are children under 18. They are emancipated by marriage, enlistment in the US military, or court order for emancipation. Full names of Adults and Emancipated Minors Relationship Employer Job Title Nature of Business Sharon Pierce Culprpper Spouse None None None The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 2 of 10 B. List only the initials of all unemancipated minors in your household below. A minor is a child under 18 years old. List the full name of each minor child on the Confidential Form at the end. Initials of Unemancipated Minors Relationship Employer Job Title Nature of Business Property Interests 1. As of December 31, 2021, did you or any members of your immediate family: A. have an ownership interest in North Carolina real estate (including your residence) with a market value of $10,000 or more? ☒ Yes ☐ No Owner of Real Estate % Ownership Interest Location by City Location by County (Self plus Spouse) 100.00% greenville Pitt (Self plus Spouse) 100.00% Pine Knoll Shores Carteret B. lease or rent real estate or personal property to or from the State of North Carolina with a market value of $10,000 or more? ☐ Yes ☒ No Name of Lessor Name of Lessee (Renter) If Real Estate, Location by City & County If Personal Property, Describe 2. At any time during 2020 or 2021, did you or any members of your immediate family sell to or buy from the State of North Carolina personal property worth $10,000 or more? ☐ Yes ☒ No Name of Purchaser Name of Seller Type of Property The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 3 of 10 Financial Interests 3. As of December 31, 2021, did you or any members of your immediate family own any of the following financial interests valued at $10,000 or more? List each company individually. A. Stock in a publicly owned company? ☒ Yes ☐ No ►Do not list interests in a widely held investment fund (including mutual funds, regulated investment companies, or pension or deferred compensation plans) if: 1. the fund is publicly traded or its assets are widely diversified; and 2. neither you nor an immediate family member are able to control the underlying assets. Owner of Interest Full Name of Company or ticker symbol Anthony Andrew Culpepper (Self) Large investment accounts each with 50plus holdings B. Stock options in a company or business? ☐ Yes ☒ No Owner of Stock Option Full Name of Company (Do not use a ticker symbol) C. Interests in a non-publicly owned company or business entity? These include interests in sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited partnerships, joint ventures, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, and closely held corporations. ☐ Yes ☒ No - If “No,” proceed to question 4. Owner of Interest Name of Company or Business Entity C (1). For each company or business entity identified in question 3.C. (the “Primary Company”), please list the names of any other companies or business entities in which the Primary Company owns securities or equity interests valued at over $10,000, if known. Non-Publicly Owned Company or Business Entity (the Primary Company) Other Companies in which the Primary Company Owns Security or Equity Interests None or Not Known C (2). If you know that any entity listed in 3.C or 3.C(1) above has any material business dealings or business contracts with the State of North Carolina, or is regulated by the State, briefly describe that business activity. Name of Company or Business Entity Description of Business Activity with the State None or Not Known 4. As of December 31, 2021, were you or any members of your immediate family the beneficiaries of a vested trust with a value of $10,000 or more that you created, established, or controlled? Do not list assets held in blind trusts. See 2022 SEI Helpful Tips for the definition of “Vested Trust” and “Blind Trust.” https://ethics.nc.gov ☐ Yes ☒ No Name and Address of Trustee Description of the Trust Your Relationship to the Trust The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 4 of 10 5. As of December 31, 2021, did you any members of your immediate family have liabilities of $10,000 or more, excluding the mortgage on your primary personal residence? Examples include credit card debts, auto loans, student loans, personal loans and intra-family debt. ☐ Yes ☒ No Name of Debtor Type of Creditor (commercial Bank, credit union, individual, etc.) 6. List each source of income (not specific amounts) of more than $5,000 received by you or any members of your immediate family during 2021. Include salary, wages, state/local government retirement income, professional fees, honoraria, interest, dividends, rental income, business income, and other types required to be reported on State and federal tax returns. Please remember to disclose your receipt of salary or wages from any governmental or private entity. Do not include income received from the following sources: ► Capital gains ► Federal government retirement ► Military retirement ► Social security income/SSDI Recipient of Income Name of Source Type of Business/Industry Type of Income Anthony Andrew Culpepper (Self) Wells Fargo Advisors Finanical services Salary (Self plus Spouse) Investment accoubts multiblr Dividends The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 5 of 10 Professional and Civic Relationships 7(a). During 2021, were you or any members of your immediate family a director, officer, governing board member, employee, independent contractor, or registered lobbyist of a nonprofit corporation or organization operating in North Carolina primarily for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, public health and safety, or educational purposes? ☐ Yes ☒ No - If “No,” proceed to question 8. ► Do not list State boards or entities. ► Do not list organizations of which you are a mere member. Name of Person Position Name of Nonprofit Corporation or Organization Nature or Purpose of Organization 7(b). If the nonprofit corporations or organizations listed above do business with the State of North Carolina or receive State funds, briefly describe the nature of that business, if known or with due diligence could reasonably be known. Name of Nonprofit Corporation or Organization Describe State Business None or Not Known 8. During 2021, were you or any members of your immediate family a director, officer, or governing board member of any society, organization, or advocacy group with an interest in matters over which your agency or board may have jurisdiction? ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ Legislator/Judicial Officer -You are not required to complete this question if you are filing solely because you are a legislator or judicial officer or as a candidate or appointee to those offices. ►Do not list organizations of which you are only a member and do not serve in a leadership role. Name of Person Name of Society, Organization, or Advocacy Group Leadership Position (Director, Officer, Board Member) The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 6 of 10 9(a). List the name of each business with which you were associated where you or a member of your immediate family was an employee, director, officer, partner, proprietor, or member or manager as of December 31, 2021. Name of Person Relationship to Filer Name of Company Role of Person Anthony Andrew Culpepper Self Discovery Insurance Co Director 9(b). If you know that any entity listed in 9(a) above had any material business dealings or business contracts with the State of North Carolina or was regulated by the State as of December 31, 2021, briefly describe that activity. Name of Company or Business Entity Description of Business Activity with the State Discovery Insurance Co None or Not Known 10. Are you a practicing attorney? ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ Judicial Officer/State Attorney If “Yes”, check each category of legal representation in which you or the law firm with which you are affiliated has earned legal fees of more than $10,000 during 2021. ☐ Administrative ☐ Admiralty ☐ Corporate ☐ Criminal ☐ Decedent’s Estates ☐ Environmental ☐ Insurance ☐ Labor ☐ Local Government ☐ Real Property ☐ Securities ☐ Tax ☐ Tort litigation (including negligence) ☐ Utilities Regulation ☐ Other category not listed 11. During 2021, were you a licensed professional (other than an attorney) or did you provide consulting services individually or as a member of a professional association for which you charged or were paid over $10,000? ☐ Yes ☒ No Type of Business Nature of Services Rendered The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 7 of 10 12. Are you or your employer, or any members of your immediate family, or their employers currently:  licensed by the State board or agency with which you are or will be associated or  regulated by the State board or agency with which you are or will be associated or  in a business relationship with the State board or agency with which you are or will be associated? ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ Legislator/Judicial Officer - You are not required to complete this question if you are filing solely because you are a legislator or judicial officer or as a candidate or appointee to those offices. Name of Person Name of Employer (if applicable) Type of Relationship (Licensing, Regulatory, Business) 13. Have you or a member of your immediate family been registered as a lobbyist or lobbyist principal within the 12 months preceding your filing of this form? ☐ Yes ☒ No Name of Lobbyist Lobbyist’s Principal Date of Registration Registration Expiration Other Disclosures 14. During 2021, after you were appointed, employed, or filed or were nominated as a candidate, did you  receive any “gift(s)” exceeding $200 per quarter from a person or group of persons acting together,  when both you and those person(s) were outside North Carolina,  under circumstances that would lead a reasonable person to conclude the gifts were given for lobbying? To answer Yes, all three conditions must apply ☐ Yes ☒ No ► Do not report gifts given by members of your extended family. ► Do not report gifts you have previously reported on the “Expense Report for Exempted Persons.” Date Item Received Name and Address of Donor(s) Describe Item Received Estimated Market Value The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 8 of 10 15. During 2021, after you were appointed, employed, or filed or were nominated as a candidate, did you  accept a “scholarship” exceeding $200 related to your public position from a person or group of persons acting together,  when those person(s) were outside North Carolina? To answer Yes, both conditions must apply A “scholarship” is a grant-in-aid, either direct or indirect, to attend a conference, meeting, or similar event, including tuition, travel, lodging, meals, and other similar expenses. ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ Judicial Officer - You are not required to complete this question if you are filing solely because you are a legislator or judicial officer or as a candidate or appointee to those offices. ► Do not report gifts you have previously reported on the “Expense Report for Exempted Persons.” ► Legislators are not required to report scholarships paid by a nonpartisan legislative organization of which the legislator or the General Assembly is a member, participant, or affiliate. Date of Scholarship Name and Address of Donor(s) Describe Event Estimated Market Value 16. Have you been appointed or considered for appointment to a covered board by the Governor or another Council of State member? Council of State members are: ► Governor ► Lt. Governor ► Secretary of State ► State Auditor ► State Treasurer ► Superintendent of Public Instruction ► Attorney General ► Commissioner of Agriculture ► Commissioner of Labor ► Commissioner of Insurance ☐ Yes ☒ No If “Yes,” list all contributions you made in 2021 with a cumulative total of more than $1,000 to the Council of State member who appointed you. Do not include contributions from immediate family members. ► Contributions are defined broadly in N.C.G.S. 163-278.6(6) and include “any advance, conveyance, deposit, distribution, transfer of funds, loan, payment, gift, pledge or subscription of money or anything of value whatsoever.” Date Amount Contributed to The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 9 of 10 17. Are you an appointee or prospective appointee as: a. the head of a principal state department (e.g., cabinet secretary) appointed by the Governor; or b. a North Carolina Supreme Court Justice, Court of Appeals, Superior or District Court Judge; or c. a member of any of the following boards:  ABC Commission  Coastal Resources Commission  State Board of Education  State Board of Elections  Division of Employment Security  Environmental Management Commission  Industrial Commission  Human Resources Commission  Rules Review Commission  Board of Transportation  Utilities Commission  Wildlife Resources Commission ☐ Yes ☒ No If “No,” proceed to question 18. d. If so, were you appointed or are you being considered for appointment to that position by a Council of State member? ☐ Yes ☒ No If “No,” proceed to question 18. e. If so, you must indicate whether during 2021 you engaged in any of the following activities with respect to or on behalf of the candidate or campaign committee of the Council of State member who appointed you: i. Collected contributions from multiple contributors, took possession of such multiple contributions, and transferred or delivered those collected contributions to the candidate or committee? ☐ Yes ☐ No ii. Hosted a fundraiser at your residence or place of business? ☐ Yes ☐ No iii. Volunteered for campaign-related activities, including phone banks, event assistance, mailings, canvassing, surveying, or any other activity that advances the campaign of a candidate? ☐ Yes ☐ No 18. Have you ever been convicted of a felony for which you have not received either: (i) a pardon; or (ii) an order of expungement? ☐ Yes ☒ No Offense Date of Conviction County of Conviction State of Conviction 19. Are you aware of any other information that you believe may assist the Ethics Commission in advising you concerning your compliance with the State Government Ethics Act? ☐ Yes ☒ No If yes, please provide that information below. The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 10 of 10 Affirmation The information provided in this Statement of Economic Interest and any attachments are true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I have not transferred, and will not transfer, any asset, interest, or property for the purpose of concealing it from disclosure while retaining an equitable interest. I understand that my Statement of Economic Interest and any attachments except for the Confidential Form regarding Unemancipated Children are public records. I have read and understand the following statutes: N.C.G.S. § 138A-26. Concealing or failing to disclose material information. A filing person who knowingly conceals or knowingly fails to disclose information that is required to be disclosed on a statement of economic interest . . . shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and subject to disciplinary action under G.S. 138A-45. N.C.G.S. § 138A-27. Penalty for false information. A filing person who provides false information on a statement of economic interest . . . knowing that the information is false is guilty of a Class H felony and shall be subject to disciplinary action under G.S. 138A-45. I affirm under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Filed Electronically 04/10/2022 Signature Date Anthony Andrew Culpepper Printed Name

The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 1 of 10 STATE ETHICS COMMISSION 2021 STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST ELECTRONIC FILING This entire form must be completed to fulfill your ethics filing obligation. Filer’s Name (First, Middle, Last) Prefix First Name Middle Name Last Name Suffix Mr. Anthony Andrew Culpepper Current Employer Job Title Retired none Nature or Type of Business none Reason For Filing (Complete all that apply.) State Government Job (Specify agency and position.) Board/Commission (List complete names of all State boards on which you are serving or are being considered.) Elizabeth City State University Trustees Judicial Officer (Specify office.) Legislator (Specify House or Senate.) A. Do other immediate family members reside in your household? ☒ Yes ☐ No On this form, ”immediate family” includes your spouse (unless legally separated). It also includes members of your extended family (your and your spouse’s children, grandchildren, parents, grandparents, and siblings, and the spouses of each of those persons) who reside in your household. List the full name of all adults and emancipated minors in your household. Minors are children under 18. They are emancipated by marriage, enlistment in the US military, or court order for emancipation. Full names of Adults and Emancipated Minors Relationship Employer Job Title Nature of Business Sharon Pierce Culprpper Spouse None None None The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 2 of 10 B. List only the initials of all unemancipated minors in your household below. A minor is a child under 18 years old. List the full name of each minor child on the Confidential Form at the end. Initials of Unemancipated Minors Relationship Employer Job Title Nature of Business Property Interests 1. As of December 31, 2020, did you or any members of your immediate family: A. have an ownership interest in North Carolina real estate (including your residence) with a market value of $10,000 or more? ☒ Yes ☐ No Owner of Real Estate % Ownership Interest Location by City Location by County (Self plus Spouse) 100.00% greenville Pitt (Self plus Spouse) 100.00% Pine Knoll Shores Carteret B. lease or rent real estate or personal property to or from the State of North Carolina with a market value of $10,000 or more? ☐ Yes ☒ No Name of Lessor Name of Lessee (Renter) If Real Estate, Location by City & County If Personal Property, Describe 2. At any time during 2019 or 2020, did you or any members of your immediate family sell to or buy from the State of North Carolina personal property worth $10,000 or more? ☐ Yes ☒ No Name of Purchaser Name of Seller Type of Property The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 3 of 10 Financial Interests 3. As of December 31, 2020, did you or any members of your immediate family own any of the following financial interests valued at $10,000 or more? List each company individually. A. Stock in a publicly owned company? ☒ Yes ☐ No ►Do not list interests in a widely held investment fund (including mutual funds, regulated investment companies, or pension or deferred compensation plans) if: 1. the fund is publicly traded or its assets are widely diversified; and 2. neither you nor an immediate family member are able to control the underlying assets. Owner of Interest Full Name of Company or ticker symbol Anthony Andrew Culpepper (Self) Large investment accounts each with 50plus holdings B. Stock options in a company or business? ☐ Yes ☒ No Owner of Stock Option Full Name of Company (Do not use a ticker symbol) C. Interests in a non-publicly owned company or business entity? These include interests in sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited partnerships, joint ventures, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, and closely held corporations. ☐ Yes ☒ No - If “No,” proceed to question 4. Owner of Interest Name of Company or Business Entity C (1). For each company or business entity identified in question 3.C. (the “Primary Company”), please list the names of any other companies or business entities in which the Primary Company owns securities or equity interests valued at over $10,000, if known. Non-Publicly Owned Company or Business Entity (the Primary Company) Other Companies in which the Primary Company Owns Security or Equity Interests None or Not Known C (2). If you know that any entity listed in 3.C or 3.C(1) above has any material business dealings or business contracts with the State of North Carolina, or is regulated by the State, briefly describe that business activity. Name of Company or Business Entity Description of Business Activity with the State None or Not Known 4. As of December 31, 2020, were you or any members of your immediate family the beneficiaries of a vested trust with a value of $10,000 or more that you created, established, or controlled? Do not list assets held in blind trusts. See 2021 SEI Helpful Tips for the definition of “Vested Trust” and “Blind Trust.” https://ethics.nc.gov ☐ Yes ☒ No Name and Address of Trustee Description of the Trust Your Relationship to the Trust The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 4 of 10 5. As of December 31, 2020, did you any members of your immediate family have liabilities of $10,000 or more, excluding the mortgage on your primary personal residence? Examples include credit card debts, auto loans, student loans, personal loans and intra-family debt. ☐ Yes ☒ No Name of Debtor Type of Creditor (commercial Bank, credit union, individual, etc.) 6. List each source of income (not specific amounts) of more than $5,000 received by you or any members of your immediate family during 2020. Include salary, wages, state/local government retirement income, professional fees, honoraria, interest, dividends, rental income, business income, and other types required to be reported on State and federal tax returns. Please remember to disclose your receipt of salary or wages from any governmental or private entity. Do not include income received from the following sources: ► Capital gains ► Federal government retirement ► Military retirement ► Social security income/SSDI Recipient of Income Name of Source Type of Business/Industry Type of Income Anthony Andrew Culpepper (Self) Wells Fargo Advisors Finanical services Salary (Self plus Spouse) Investment accoubts multiblr Dividends The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 5 of 10 Professional and Civic Relationships 7(a). During 2020, were you or any members of your immediate family a director, officer, governing board member, employee, independent contractor, or registered lobbyist of a nonprofit corporation or organization operating in North Carolina primarily for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, public health and safety, or educational purposes? ☐ Yes ☒ No - If “No,” proceed to question 8. ► Do not list State boards or entities. ► Do not list organizations of which you are a mere member. Name of Person Position Name of Nonprofit Corporation or Organization Nature or Purpose of Organization 7(b). If the nonprofit corporations or organizations listed above do business with the State of North Carolina or receive State funds, briefly describe the nature of that business, if known or with due diligence could reasonably be known. Name of Nonprofit Corporation or Organization Describe State Business None or Not Known 8. During 2020, were you or any members of your immediate family a director, officer, or governing board member of any society, organization, or advocacy group with an interest in matters over which your agency or board may have jurisdiction? ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ Legislator/Judicial Officer - You are not required to complete this question if you are filing because you are a legislator or judicial officer or you are filing as an appointee to one of those offices. ►Do not list organizations of which you are only a member and do not serve in a leadership role. Name of Person Name of Society, Organization, or Advocacy Group Leadership Position (Director, Officer, Board Member) The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 6 of 10 9(a). List the name of each business with which you were associated where you or a member of your immediate family was an employee, director, officer, partner, proprietor, or member or manager as of December 31, 2020. Name of Person Relationship to Filer Name of Company Role of Person Anthony Andrew Culpepper Self Discovery Insurance Co Director 9(b). If you know that any entity listed in 9(a) above had any material business dealings or business contracts with the State of North Carolina or was regulated by the State as of December 31, 2020, briefly describe that activity. Name of Company or Business Entity Description of Business Activity with the State Discovery Insurance Co None or Not Known 10. Are you a practicing attorney? ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ Judicial Officer/State Attorney If “Yes”, check each category of legal representation in which you or the law firm with which you are affiliated has earned legal fees of more than $10,000 during 2020. ☐ Administrative ☐ Admiralty ☐ Corporate ☐ Criminal ☐ Decedent’s Estates ☐ Environmental ☐ Insurance ☐ Labor ☐ Local Government ☐ Real Property ☐ Securities ☐ Tax ☐ Tort litigation (including negligence) ☐ Utilities Regulation ☐ Other category not listed 11. During 2020, were you a licensed professional (other than an attorney) or did you provide consulting services individually or as a member of a professional association for which you charged or were paid over $10,000? ☐ Yes ☒ No Type of Business Nature of Services Rendered The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 7 of 10 12. Are you or your employer, or any members of your immediate family, or their employers currently:  licensed by the State board or agency with which you are or will be associated or  regulated by the State board or agency with which you are or will be associated or  in a business relationship with the State board or agency with which you are or will be associated? ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ Legislator/Judicial Officer - You are not required to complete this question if you are filing because you are a legislator or a judicial officer or you are filing as an appointee to one of those offices. Elizabeth City State University Trustees Name of Person Name of Employer (if applicable) Type of Relationship (Licensing, Regulatory, Business) Anthony Andrew Culpepper (Self) Discovery Insurance Corp Business 13. Have you or a member of your immediate family been registered as a lobbyist or lobbyist principal within the 12 months preceding your filing of this form? ☐ Yes ☒ No Name of Lobbyist Lobbyist’s Principal Date of Registration Registration Expiration Other Disclosures 14. During 2020, after you were appointed, employed, or filed or were nominated as a candidate, did you  receive any “gift(s)” exceeding $200 per quarter from a person or group of persons acting together,  when both you and those person(s) were outside North Carolina,  under circumstances that would lead a reasonable person to conclude the gifts were given for lobbying? To answer Yes, all three conditions must apply ☐ Yes ☒ No ► Do not report gifts given by members of your extended family. ► Do not report gifts you have previously reported on the “Expense Report for Exempted Persons.” Date Item Received Name and Address of Donor(s) Describe Item Received Estimated Market Value The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 8 of 10 15. During 2020, after you were appointed, employed, or filed or were nominated as a candidate, did you  accept a “scholarship” exceeding $200 related to your public position from a person or group of persons acting together,  when those person(s) were outside North Carolina? To answer Yes, both conditions must apply A “scholarship” is a grant-in-aid, either direct or indirect, to attend a conference, meeting, or similar event, including tuition, travel, lodging, meals, and other similar expenses. ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ Judicial Officer - You are not required to complete this question if you are a judicial officer or you are filing as a judicial officer appointee. ► Do not report gifts you have previously reported on the “Expense Report for Exempted Persons.” ► Legislators are not required to report scholarships paid by a nonpartisan legislative organization of which the legislator or the General Assembly is a member, participant, or affiliate. Date of Scholarship Name and Address of Donor(s) Describe Event Estimated Market Value 16. Have you been appointed or considered for appointment to a covered board by the Governor or another Council of State member? Council of State members are: ► Governor ► Lt. Governor ► Secretary of State ► State Auditor ► State Treasurer ► Superintendent of Public Instruction ► Attorney General ► Commissioner of Agriculture ► Commissioner of Labor ► Commissioner of Insurance ☐ Yes ☒ No If “Yes,” list all contributions you made in 2020 with a cumulative total of more than $1,000 to the Council of State member who appointed you. Do not include contributions from immediate family members. ► Contributions are defined broadly in N.C.G.S. 163-278.6(6) and include “any advance, conveyance, deposit, distribution, transfer of funds, loan, payment, gift, pledge or subscription of money or anything of value whatsoever.” Date Amount Contributed to The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 9 of 10 17. Are you an appointee or prospective appointee as: a. the head of a principal state department (e.g., cabinet secretary) appointed by the Governor; or b. a North Carolina Supreme Court Justice, Court of Appeals, Superior or District Court Judge; or c. a member of any of the following boards:  ABC Commission  Coastal Resources Commission  State Board of Education  State Board of Elections  Division of Employment Security  Environmental Management Commission  Industrial Commission  Human Resources Commission  Rules Review Commission  Board of Transportation  Utilities Commission  Wildlife Resources Commission ☐ Yes ☒ No If “No,” proceed to question 18. d. If so, were you appointed or are you being considered for appointment to that position by a Council of State member? ☐ Yes ☒ No If “No,” proceed to question 18. e. If so, you must indicate whether during 2020 you engaged in any of the following activities with respect to or on behalf of the candidate or campaign committee of the Council of State member who appointed you: i. Collected contributions from multiple contributors, took possession of such multiple contributions, and transferred or delivered those collected contributions to the candidate or committee? ☐ Yes ☐ No ii. Hosted a fundraiser at your residence or place of business? ☐ Yes ☐ No iii. Volunteered for campaign-related activities, including phone banks, event assistance, mailings, canvassing, surveying, or any other activity that advances the campaign of a candidate? ☐ Yes ☐ No 18. Have you ever been convicted of a felony for which you have not received either: (i) a pardon; or (ii) an order of expungement? ☐ Yes ☒ No Offense Date of Conviction County of Conviction State of Conviction 19. Are you aware of any other information that you believe may assist the Ethics Commission in advising you concerning your compliance with the State Government Ethics Act? ☐ Yes ☒ No If yes, please provide that information below. The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 10 of 10 Affirmation The information provided in this Statement of Economic Interest and any attachments are true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I have not transferred, and will not transfer, any asset, interest, or property for the purpose of concealing it from disclosure while retaining an equitable interest. I understand that my Statement of Economic Interest and any attachments except for the Confidential Form regarding Unemancipated Children are public records. I have read and understand the following statutes: N.C.G.S. § 138A-26. Concealing or failing to disclose material information. A filing person who knowingly conceals or knowingly fails to disclose information that is required to be disclosed on a statement of economic interest . . . shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and subject to disciplinary action under G.S. 138A-45. N.C.G.S. § 138A-27. Penalty for false information. A filing person who provides false information on a statement of economic interest . . . knowing that the information is false is guilty of a Class H felony and shall be subject to disciplinary action under G.S. 138A-45. I affirm under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Filed Electronically 03/05/2021 Signature Date Anthony Andrew Culpepper Printed Name

The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 1 of 10 STATE ETHICS COMMISSION 2020 STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST This entire form must be completed to fulfill your ethics filing obligation. ____ Checked for completion ____Scanned ______Date Incomplete Qs ____ ____ ____ ____ Supp. sent date _______ by _____ Supp. received date _________ Entered in database ______ by ______ Filer’s Name (First, Middle, Last) Prefix First Name Middle Name Last Name Suffix Mr. Anthony Andrew Culpepper Current Employer Job Title Retired none Nature or Type of Business none Reason For Filing (Complete all that apply.) State Government Job (Specify agency and position.) Board/Commission (List complete names of all State boards on which you are serving or are being considered.) Elizabeth City State University Trustees Judicial Officer (Specify office.) Legislator (Specify House or Senate.) A. Do other immediate family members reside in your household? ☒ Yes ☐ No On this form, ”immediate family” includes your spouse (unless legally separated). It also includes members of your extended family (your and your spouse’s children, grandchildren, parents, grandparents, and siblings, and the spouses of each of those persons) who reside in your household. List the full name of all adults and emancipated minors in your household. Minors are children under 18. They are emancipated by marriage, enlistment in the US military, or court order for emancipation. Full names of Adults and Emancipated Minors Relationship Employer Job Title Nature of Business Sharon Pierce Culprpper Spouse None None None For Staff Use Only Date Received: The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 2 of 10 B. List only the initials of all unemancipated minors in your household below. A minor is a child under 18 years old. List the full name of each minor child on the Confidential Form at the end. Initials of Unemancipated Minors Relationship Employer Job Title Nature of Business Property Interests 1. As of December 31, 2019, did you or any members of your immediate family: A. have an ownership interest in North Carolina real estate (including your residence) with a market value of $10,000 or more? ☒ Yes ☐ No Owner of Real Estate % Ownership Interest Location by City Location by County (Self plus Spouse) 100.00% greenville Pitt (Self plus Spouse) 100.00% Pine Knoll Shores Carteret B. lease or rent real estate or personal property to or from the State of North Carolina with a market value of $10,000 or more? ☐ Yes ☒ No Name of Lessor Name of Lessee (Renter) If Real Estate, Location by City & County If Personal Property, Describe 2. At any time during 2018 or 2019, did you or any members of your immediate family sell to or buy from the State of North Carolina personal property worth $10,000 or more? ☐ Yes ☒ No Name of Purchaser Name of Seller Type of Property The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 3 of 10 Financial Interests 3. As of December 31, 2019, did you or any members of your immediate family own any of the following financial interests valued at $10,000 or more? List each company individually. A. Stock in a publicly owned company? ☒ Yes ☐ No ►Do not list interests in a widely held investment fund (including mutual funds, regulated investment companies, or pension or deferred compensation plans) if: 1. the fund is publicly traded or its assets are widely diversified; and 2. neither you nor an immediate family member are able to control the underlying assets. Owner of Interest Full Name of Company or ticker symbol Anthony Andrew Culpepper (Self) Large investment accounts each with 50plus holdings B. Stock options in a company or business? ☐ Yes ☒ No Owner of Stock Option Full Name of Company (Do not use a ticker symbol) C. Interests in a non-publicly owned company or business entity? These include interests in sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited partnerships, joint ventures, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, and closely held corporations. ☐ Yes ☒ No - If “No,” proceed to question 4. Owner of Interest Name of Company or Business Entity C (1). For each company or business entity identified in question 3.C. (the “Primary Company”), please list the names of any other companies or business entities in which the Primary Company owns securities or equity interests valued at over $10,000, if known. Non-Publicly Owned Company or Business Entity (the Primary Company) Other Companies in which the Primary Company Owns Security or Equity Interests None or Not Known C (2). If you know that any entity listed in 3.C or 3.C(1) above has any material business dealings or business contracts with the State of North Carolina, or is regulated by the State, briefly describe that business activity. Name of Company or Business Entity Description of Business Activity with the State None or Not Known 4. As of December 31, 2019, were you or any members of your immediate family the beneficiaries of a vested trust with a value of $10,000 or more that you created, established, or controlled? Do not list assets held in blind trusts. See 2020 SEI Helpful Tips for the definition of “Vested Trust” and “Blind Trust.” ☐ Yes ☒ No Name and Address of Trustee Description of the Trust Your Relationship to the Trust The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 4 of 10 5. As of December 31, 2019, did you any members of your immediate family have liabilities of $10,000 or more, excluding the mortgage on your primary personal residence? Examples include credit card debts, auto loans, student loans, personal loans and intra-family debt. ☐ Yes ☒ No Name of Debtor Type of Creditor (commercial Bank, credit union, individual, etc.) 6. List each source of income (not specific amounts) of more than $5,000 received by you or any members of your immediate family during 2019. Include salary, wages, state/local government retirement income, professional fees, honoraria, interest, dividends, rental income, business income, and other types required to be reported on State and federal tax returns. Please remember to disclose your receipt of salary or wages from any governmental or private entity. Do not include income received from the following sources: ► Capital gains ► Federal government retirement ► Military retirement ► Social security income/SSDI Recipient of Income Name of Source Type of Business/Industry Type of Income Anthony Andrew Culpepper (Self) Wells Fargo Advisors Finanical services Salary (Self plus Spouse) Investment accoubts multiblr Dividends The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 5 of 10 Professional and Civic Relationships 7(a). During 2019, were you or any members of your immediate family a director, officer, governing board member, employee, independent contractor, or registered lobbyist of a nonprofit corporation or organization operating in North Carolina primarily for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, public health and safety, or educational purposes? ☐ Yes ☒ No - If “No,” proceed to question 8. ► Do not list State boards or entities. ► Do not list organizations of which you are a mere member. Name of Person Position Name of Nonprofit Corporation or Organization Nature or Purpose of Organization 7(b). If the nonprofit corporations or organizations listed above do business with the State of North Carolina or receive State funds, briefly describe the nature of that business, if known or with due diligence could reasonably be known. Name of Nonprofit Corporation or Organization Describe State Business None or Not Known 8. During 2019, were you or any members of your immediate family a director, officer, or governing board member of any society, organization, or advocacy group with an interest in matters over which your agency or board may have jurisdiction? ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ Legislator/Judicial Officer - You are not required to complete this question if you are filing because you are a legislator or judicial officer or you are filing as an appointee to one of those offices. ►Do not list organizations of which you are only a member and do not serve in a leadership role. Name of Person Name of Society, Organization, or Advocacy Group Leadership Position (Director, Officer, Board Member) The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 6 of 10 9(a). List the name of each business with which you were associated where you or a member of your immediate family was an employee, director, officer, partner, proprietor, or member or manager as of December 31, 2019. Name of Person Relationship to Filer Name of Company Role of Person Anthony Andrew Culpepper Self Discovery Insurance Co Director 9(b). If you know that any entity listed in 9(a) above had any material business dealings or business contracts with the State of North Carolina or was regulated by the State as of December 31, 2019, briefly describe that activity. Name of Company or Business Entity Description of Business Activity with the State Discovery Insurance Co None or Not Known 10. Are you a practicing attorney? ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ Judicial Officer/State Attorney If “Yes”, check each category of legal representation in which you or the law firm with which you are affiliated has earned legal fees of more than $10,000 during 2019. ☐ Administrative ☐ Admiralty ☐ Corporate ☐ Criminal ☐ Decedent’s Estates ☐ Environmental ☐ Insurance ☐ Labor ☐ Local Government ☐ Real Property ☐ Securities ☐ Tax ☐ Tort litigation (including negligence) ☐ Utilities Regulation ☐ Other category not listed 11. During 2019, were you a licensed professional (other than an attorney) or did you provide consulting services individually or as a member of a professional association for which you charged or were paid over $10,000? ☐ Yes ☒ No Type of Business Nature of Services Rendered The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 7 of 10 12. Are you or your employer, or any members of your immediate family, or their employers currently:  licensed by the State board or agency with which you are or will be associated or  regulated by the State board or agency with which you are or will be associated or  in a business relationship with the State board or agency with which you are or will be associated? ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ Legislator/Judicial Officer - You are not required to complete this question if you are filing because you are a legislator or a judicial officer or you are filing as an appointee to one of those offices. Name of Person Name of Employer (if applicable) Type of Relationship (Licensing, Regulatory, Business) 13. Have you or a member of your immediate family been registered as a lobbyist or lobbyist principal within the 12 months preceding your filing of this form? ☐ Yes ☒ No Name of Lobbyist Lobbyist’s Principal Date of Registration Registration Expiration Other Disclosures 14. During 2019, after you were appointed, employed, or filed or were nominated as a candidate, did you  receive any “gift(s)” exceeding $200 per quarter from a person or group of persons acting together,  when both you and those person(s) were outside North Carolina,  under circumstances that would lead a reasonable person to conclude the gifts were given for lobbying? To answer Yes, all three conditions must apply ☐ Yes ☒ No ► Do not report gifts given by members of your extended family. ► Do not report gifts you have previously reported on the “Expense Report for Exempted Persons.” Date Item Received Name and Address of Donor(s) Describe Item Received Estimated Market Value The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 8 of 10 15. During 2019, after you were appointed, employed, or filed or were nominated as a candidate, did you  accept a “scholarship” exceeding $200 related to your public position from a person or group of persons acting together,  when those person(s) were outside North Carolina? To answer Yes, both conditions must apply A “scholarship” is a grant-in-aid, either direct or indirect, to attend a conference, meeting, or similar event, including tuition, travel, lodging, meals, and other similar expenses. ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ Judicial Officer - You are not required to complete this question if you are a judicial officer or you are filing as a judicial officer appointee. ► Do not report gifts you have previously reported on the “Expense Report for Exempted Persons.” ► Legislators are not required to report scholarships paid by a nonpartisan legislative organization of which the legislator or the General Assembly is a member, participant, or affiliate. Date of Scholarship Name and Address of Donor(s) Describe Event Estimated Market Value 16. Have you been appointed or considered for appointment to a covered board by the Governor or another Council of State member? Council of State members are: ► Governor ► Lt. Governor ► Secretary of State ► State Auditor ► State Treasurer ► Superintendent of Public Instruction ► Attorney General ► Commissioner of Agriculture ► Commissioner of Labor ► Commissioner of Insurance ☐ Yes ☒ No If “Yes,” list all contributions you made in 2019 with a cumulative total of more than $1,000 to the Council of State member who appointed you. Do not include contributions from immediate family members. ► Contributions are defined broadly in N.C.G.S. 163-278.6(6) and include “any advance, conveyance, deposit, distribution, transfer of funds, loan, payment, gift, pledge or subscription of money or anything of value whatsoever.” Date Amount Contributed to The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 9 of 10 17. Are you an appointee or prospective appointee as: a. the head of a principal state department (e.g., cabinet secretary) appointed by the Governor; or b. a North Carolina Supreme Court Justice, Court of Appeals, Superior or District Court Judge; or c. a member of any of the following boards:  ABC Commission  Coastal Resources Commission  State Board of Education  State Board of Elections  Division of Employment Security  Environmental Management Commission  Industrial Commission  Human Resources Commission  Rules Review Commission  Board of Transportation  Utilities Commission  Wildlife Resources Commission ☐ Yes ☒ No If “No,” proceed to question 18. d. If so, were you appointed or are you being considered for appointment to that position by a Council of State member? ☐ Yes ☒ No If “No,” proceed to question 18. e. If so, you must indicate whether during 2019 you engaged in any of the following activities with respect to or on behalf of the candidate or campaign committee of the Council of State member who appointed you: i. Collected contributions from multiple contributors, took possession of such multiple contributions, and transferred or delivered those collected contributions to the candidate or committee? ☐ Yes ☐ No ii. Hosted a fundraiser at your residence or place of business? ☐ Yes ☐ No iii. Volunteered for campaign-related activities, including phone banks, event assistance, mailings, canvassing, surveying, or any other activity that advances the campaign of a candidate? ☐ Yes ☐ No 18. Have you ever been convicted of a felony for which you have not received either: (i) a pardon; or (ii) an order of expungement? ☐ Yes ☒ No Offense Date of Conviction County of Conviction State of Conviction 19. Are you aware of any other information that you believe may assist the Ethics Commission in advising you concerning your compliance with the State Government Ethics Act? ☐ Yes ☒ No If yes, please provide that information below. The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 10 of 10 Affirmation The information provided in this Statement of Economic Interest and any attachments are true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I have not transferred, and will not transfer, any asset, interest, or property for the purpose of concealing it from disclosure while retaining an equitable interest. I understand that my Statement of Economic Interest and any attachments except for the Confidential Form regarding Unemancipated Children are public records. I have read and understand the following statutes: N.C.G.S. § 138A-26. Concealing or failing to disclose material information. A filing person who knowingly conceals or knowingly fails to disclose information that is required to be disclosed on a statement of economic interest . . . shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and subject to disciplinary action under G.S. 138A-45. N.C.G.S. § 138A-27. Penalty for false information. A filing person who provides false information on a statement of economic interest . . . knowing that the information is false is guilty of a Class H felony and shall be subject to disciplinary action under G.S. 138A-45. I affirm under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Filed Electronically 08/22/2020 Signature Date Anthony Andrew Culpepper Printed Name Submit signed, original documents only. Do not fax or e-mail this form.

The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 1 of 10 STATE ETHICS COMMISSION 2020 STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST This entire form must be completed to fulfill your ethics filing obligation. ____ Checked for completion ____Scanned ______Date Incomplete Qs ____ ____ ____ ____ Supp. sent date _______ by _____ Supp. received date _________ Entered in database ______ by ______ Filer’s Name (First, Middle, Last) Prefix First Name Middle Name Last Name Suffix Mr. Anthony Andrew Culpepper Current Employer Job Title Retired none Nature or Type of Business none Reason For Filing (Complete all that apply.) State Government Job (Specify agency and position.) Board/Commission (List complete names of all State boards on which you are serving or are being considered.) Elizabeth City State University Trustees Judicial Officer (Specify office.) Legislator (Specify House or Senate.) A. Do other immediate family members reside in your household? ☒ Yes ☐ No On this form, ”immediate family” includes your spouse (unless legally separated). It also includes members of your extended family (your and your spouse’s children, grandchildren, parents, grandparents, and siblings, and the spouses of each of those persons) who reside in your household. List the full name of all adults and emancipated minors in your household. Minors are children under 18. They are emancipated by marriage, enlistment in the US military, or court order for emancipation. Full names of Adults and Emancipated Minors Relationship Employer Job Title Nature of Business Sharon Pierce Culprpper Spouse None None None For Staff Use Only Date Received: The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 2 of 10 B. List only the initials of all unemancipated minors in your household below. A minor is a child under 18 years old. List the full name of each minor child on the Confidential Form at the end. Initials of Unemancipated Minors Relationship Employer Job Title Nature of Business Property Interests 1. As of December 31, 2019, did you or any members of your immediate family: A. have an ownership interest in North Carolina real estate (including your residence) with a market value of $10,000 or more? ☒ Yes ☐ No Owner of Real Estate % Ownership Interest Location by City Location by County (Self plus Spouse) 100.00% greenville Pitt (Self plus Spouse) 100.00% Pine Knoll Shores Carteret B. lease or rent real estate or personal property to or from the State of North Carolina with a market value of $10,000 or more? ☐ Yes ☒ No Name of Lessor Name of Lessee (Renter) If Real Estate, Location by City & County If Personal Property, Describe 2. At any time during 2018 or 2019, did you or any members of your immediate family sell to or buy from the State of North Carolina personal property worth $10,000 or more? ☐ Yes ☒ No Name of Purchaser Name of Seller Type of Property The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 3 of 10 Financial Interests 3. As of December 31, 2019, did you or any members of your immediate family own any of the following financial interests valued at $10,000 or more? List each company individually. A. Stock in a publicly owned company? ☒ Yes ☐ No ►Do not list interests in a widely held investment fund (including mutual funds, regulated investment companies, or pension or deferred compensation plans) if: 1. the fund is publicly traded or its assets are widely diversified; and 2. neither you nor an immediate family member are able to control the underlying assets. Owner of Interest Full Name of Company or ticker symbol Anthony Andrew Culpepper (Self) Large investment accounts each with 50plus holdings B. Stock options in a company or business? ☐ Yes ☒ No Owner of Stock Option Full Name of Company (Do not use a ticker symbol) C. Interests in a non-publicly owned company or business entity? These include interests in sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited partnerships, joint ventures, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, and closely held corporations. ☐ Yes ☒ No - If “No,” proceed to question 4. Owner of Interest Name of Company or Business Entity C (1). For each company or business entity identified in question 3.C. (the “Primary Company”), please list the names of any other companies or business entities in which the Primary Company owns securities or equity interests valued at over $10,000, if known. Non-Publicly Owned Company or Business Entity (the Primary Company) Other Companies in which the Primary Company Owns Security or Equity Interests None or Not Known C (2). If you know that any entity listed in 3.C or 3.C(1) above has any material business dealings or business contracts with the State of North Carolina, or is regulated by the State, briefly describe that business activity. Name of Company or Business Entity Description of Business Activity with the State None or Not Known 4. As of December 31, 2019, were you or any members of your immediate family the beneficiaries of a vested trust with a value of $10,000 or more that you created, established, or controlled? Do not list assets held in blind trusts. See 2020 SEI Helpful Tips for the definition of “Vested Trust” and “Blind Trust.” ☐ Yes ☒ No Name and Address of Trustee Description of the Trust Your Relationship to the Trust The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 4 of 10 5. As of December 31, 2019, did you any members of your immediate family have liabilities of $10,000 or more, excluding the mortgage on your primary personal residence? Examples include credit card debts, auto loans, student loans, personal loans and intra-family debt. ☐ Yes ☒ No Name of Debtor Type of Creditor (commercial Bank, credit union, individual, etc.) 6. List each source of income (not specific amounts) of more than $5,000 received by you or any members of your immediate family during 2019. Include salary, wages, state/local government retirement income, professional fees, honoraria, interest, dividends, rental income, business income, and other types required to be reported on State and federal tax returns. Please remember to disclose your receipt of salary or wages from any governmental or private entity. Do not include income received from the following sources: ► Capital gains ► Federal government retirement ► Military retirement ► Social security income/SSDI Recipient of Income Name of Source Type of Business/Industry Type of Income Anthony Andrew Culpepper (Self) Wells Fargo Advisors Finanical services Salary (Self plus Spouse) Investment accoubts multiblr Dividends The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 5 of 10 Professional and Civic Relationships 7(a). During 2019, were you or any members of your immediate family a director, officer, governing board member, employee, independent contractor, or registered lobbyist of a nonprofit corporation or organization operating in North Carolina primarily for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, public health and safety, or educational purposes? ☐ Yes ☒ No - If “No,” proceed to question 8. ► Do not list State boards or entities. ► Do not list organizations of which you are a mere member. Name of Person Position Name of Nonprofit Corporation or Organization Nature or Purpose of Organization 7(b). If the nonprofit corporations or organizations listed above do business with the State of North Carolina or receive State funds, briefly describe the nature of that business, if known or with due diligence could reasonably be known. Name of Nonprofit Corporation or Organization Describe State Business None or Not Known 8. During 2019, were you or any members of your immediate family a director, officer, or governing board member of any society, organization, or advocacy group with an interest in matters over which your agency or board may have jurisdiction? ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ Legislator/Judicial Officer - You are not required to complete this question if you are filing because you are a legislator or judicial officer or you are filing as an appointee to one of those offices. ►Do not list organizations of which you are only a member and do not serve in a leadership role. Name of Person Name of Society, Organization, or Advocacy Group Leadership Position (Director, Officer, Board Member) The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 6 of 10 9(a). List the name of each business with which you were associated where you or a member of your immediate family was an employee, director, officer, partner, proprietor, or member or manager as of December 31, 2019. Name of Person Relationship to Filer Name of Company Role of Person Anthony Andrew Culpepper Self Discovery Insurance Co Director 9(b). If you know that any entity listed in 9(a) above had any material business dealings or business contracts with the State of North Carolina or was regulated by the State as of December 31, 2019, briefly describe that activity. Name of Company or Business Entity Description of Business Activity with the State Discovery Insurance Co None or Not Known 10. Are you a practicing attorney? ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ Judicial Officer/State Attorney If “Yes”, check each category of legal representation in which you or the law firm with which you are affiliated has earned legal fees of more than $10,000 during 2019. ☐ Administrative ☐ Admiralty ☐ Corporate ☐ Criminal ☐ Decedent’s Estates ☐ Environmental ☐ Insurance ☐ Labor ☐ Local Government ☐ Real Property ☐ Securities ☐ Tax ☐ Tort litigation (including negligence) ☐ Utilities Regulation ☐ Other category not listed 11. During 2019, were you a licensed professional (other than an attorney) or did you provide consulting services individually or as a member of a professional association for which you charged or were paid over $10,000? ☐ Yes ☒ No Type of Business Nature of Services Rendered The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 7 of 10 12. Are you or your employer, or any members of your immediate family, or their employers currently:  licensed by the State board or agency with which you are or will be associated or  regulated by the State board or agency with which you are or will be associated or  in a business relationship with the State board or agency with which you are or will be associated? ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ Legislator/Judicial Officer - You are not required to complete this question if you are filing because you are a legislator or a judicial officer or you are filing as an appointee to one of those offices. Name of Person Name of Employer (if applicable) Type of Relationship (Licensing, Regulatory, Business) 13. Have you or a member of your immediate family been registered as a lobbyist or lobbyist principal within the 12 months preceding your filing of this form? ☐ Yes ☒ No Name of Lobbyist Lobbyist’s Principal Date of Registration Registration Expiration Other Disclosures 14. During 2019, after you were appointed, employed, or filed or were nominated as a candidate, did you  receive any “gift(s)” exceeding $200 per quarter from a person or group of persons acting together,  when both you and those person(s) were outside North Carolina,  under circumstances that would lead a reasonable person to conclude the gifts were given for lobbying? To answer Yes, all three conditions must apply ☐ Yes ☒ No ► Do not report gifts given by members of your extended family. ► Do not report gifts you have previously reported on the “Expense Report for Exempted Persons.” Date Item Received Name and Address of Donor(s) Describe Item Received Estimated Market Value The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 8 of 10 15. During 2019, after you were appointed, employed, or filed or were nominated as a candidate, did you  accept a “scholarship” exceeding $200 related to your public position from a person or group of persons acting together,  when those person(s) were outside North Carolina? To answer Yes, both conditions must apply A “scholarship” is a grant-in-aid, either direct or indirect, to attend a conference, meeting, or similar event, including tuition, travel, lodging, meals, and other similar expenses. ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ Judicial Officer - You are not required to complete this question if you are a judicial officer or you are filing as a judicial officer appointee. ► Do not report gifts you have previously reported on the “Expense Report for Exempted Persons.” ► Legislators are not required to report scholarships paid by a nonpartisan legislative organization of which the legislator or the General Assembly is a member, participant, or affiliate. Date of Scholarship Name and Address of Donor(s) Describe Event Estimated Market Value 16. Have you been appointed or considered for appointment to a covered board by the Governor or another Council of State member? Council of State members are: ► Governor ► Lt. Governor ► Secretary of State ► State Auditor ► State Treasurer ► Superintendent of Public Instruction ► Attorney General ► Commissioner of Agriculture ► Commissioner of Labor ► Commissioner of Insurance ☐ Yes ☒ No If “Yes,” list all contributions you made in 2019 with a cumulative total of more than $1,000 to the Council of State member who appointed you. Do not include contributions from immediate family members. ► Contributions are defined broadly in N.C.G.S. 163-278.6(6) and include “any advance, conveyance, deposit, distribution, transfer of funds, loan, payment, gift, pledge or subscription of money or anything of value whatsoever.” Date Amount Contributed to The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 9 of 10 17. Are you an appointee or prospective appointee as: a. the head of a principal state department (e.g., cabinet secretary) appointed by the Governor; or b. a North Carolina Supreme Court Justice, Court of Appeals, Superior or District Court Judge; or c. a member of any of the following boards:  ABC Commission  Coastal Resources Commission  State Board of Education  State Board of Elections  Division of Employment Security  Environmental Management Commission  Industrial Commission  Human Resources Commission  Rules Review Commission  Board of Transportation  Utilities Commission  Wildlife Resources Commission ☐ Yes ☒ No If “No,” proceed to question 18. d. If so, were you appointed or are you being considered for appointment to that position by a Council of State member? ☐ Yes ☒ No If “No,” proceed to question 18. e. If so, you must indicate whether during 2019 you engaged in any of the following activities with respect to or on behalf of the candidate or campaign committee of the Council of State member who appointed you: i. Collected contributions from multiple contributors, took possession of such multiple contributions, and transferred or delivered those collected contributions to the candidate or committee? ☐ Yes ☐ No ii. Hosted a fundraiser at your residence or place of business? ☐ Yes ☐ No iii. Volunteered for campaign-related activities, including phone banks, event assistance, mailings, canvassing, surveying, or any other activity that advances the campaign of a candidate? ☐ Yes ☐ No 18. Have you ever been convicted of a felony for which you have not received either: (i) a pardon; or (ii) an order of expungement? ☐ Yes ☒ No Offense Date of Conviction County of Conviction State of Conviction 19. Are you aware of any other information that you believe may assist the Ethics Commission in advising you concerning your compliance with the State Government Ethics Act? ☐ Yes ☒ No If yes, please provide that information below. The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 10 of 10 Affirmation The information provided in this Statement of Economic Interest and any attachments are true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I have not transferred, and will not transfer, any asset, interest, or property for the purpose of concealing it from disclosure while retaining an equitable interest. I understand that my Statement of Economic Interest and any attachments except for the Confidential Form regarding Unemancipated Children are public records. I have read and understand the following statutes: N.C.G.S. § 138A-26. Concealing or failing to disclose material information. A filing person who knowingly conceals or knowingly fails to disclose information that is required to be disclosed on a statement of economic interest . . . shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and subject to disciplinary action under G.S. 138A-45. N.C.G.S. § 138A-27. Penalty for false information. A filing person who provides false information on a statement of economic interest . . . knowing that the information is false is guilty of a Class H felony and shall be subject to disciplinary action under G.S. 138A-45. I affirm under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Filed Electronically 02/25/2020 Signature Date Anthony Andrew Culpepper Printed Name Submit signed, original documents only. Do not fax or e-mail this form.

This entire document is a public record. STATE ETHICS COMMISSION 2019 STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST NO-CHANGE FORM This entire form must be completed to fulfill your ethics filing obligation. FOR STAFF USE ONLY Date Received: Checked for completion ______ Scanned _______ Date______ Entered in DB ____by______ Filer’s Name (First, Middle, Last) Prefix First Name Middle Name Last Name Suffix Anthony Andrew Culpepper Reason for Filing (Complete all that apply.) State Government Job (Specify agency and position.) Board/Commission (List the complete names of all State boards on which you are serving or are being considered.) Elizabeth City State University Trustees Judicial Officer (Specify office.) Legislator (Specify House or Senate.) AFFIRMATION The information provided in this Statement of Economic Interest and any attachments are true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I have not transferred, and will not transfer, any asset, interest, or property for the purpose of concealing it from disclosure while retaining an equitable interest. I understand that my Statement of Economic Interest and any attachments except for the Confidential Form Regarding Unemancipated Children public records. I have read and understand the following statutes: N.C.G.S. § 163A-191. Concealing or failing to disclose material information. A filing person who knowingly conceals or knowingly fails to disclose information that is required to be disclosed on a statement of economic interest . . . shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and . . . subject to disciplinary action under G.S. 163A-415. N.C.G.S. § 163A-192. Penalty for false information. A filing person who provides false information on a statement of economic interest . . . knowing that the information is false is guilty of a Class H felony and shall be subject to disciplinary action under G.S. 163A-415. I affirm that I have reviewed my most recently filed 2018 Statement of Economic Interest and that as of December 31, 2018, my responses continue to be true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I affirm under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Filed Electronically 03/17/2019 Signature Date Anthony Andrew Culpepper Printed Name Submit signed, original documents only. Do not fax or e-mail this form.

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NORTH CAROLINA STATE ETHICS COMMISSION 2017 STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST NO CHANGE FORM FILER'S NAME (FIRST, MIDDLE, LAST) Prefix First Name Middle Name Last Name Suffix Anthony A Culpepper REASON FOR FILING (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) STATE GOVERNMENT JOB (Specify the agency for which you work or are being considered) BOARD/COMMISSION (List complete name of all State boards on which you are serving or are being considered) Elizabeth City State University Trustees; JUDICIAL OFFICER (Specify the office you hold) LEGISLATOR (Specify House or Senate) The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 1 of 2 AFFIRMATION I affirm that the information provided in this Statement of Economic Interest and any attachments hereto are true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I also certify that I have not transferred, and will not transfer, any asset, interest, or property for the purpose of concealing it from disclosure while retaining an equitable interest. I understand that my Statement of Economic Interest and any attachments or supplements thereto (with the exception of the Confidential Form regarding Unemancipated Children) are public record. I acknowledge that I have read and understand N.C.G.S. 138A-26 regarding concealing or failing to disclose material information and N.C.G.S. 138A-27 regarding providing false information: § 138A-26. Concealing or failing to disclose material information. A filing person who knowingly conceals or knowingly fails to disclose information that is required to be disclosed on a statement of economic interest under this Article shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and shall be subject to disciplinary action under G.S. 138A-45. § 138A-27. Penalty for false information. A filing person who provides false information on a statement of economic interest as required under this Article knowing that the information is false is guilty of a Class H felony and shall be subject to disciplinary action under G.S. 138A-45. I hereby affirm that I have reviewed my most recently filed 2016 Statement of Economic Interest and that as of December 31, 2016, my responses continue to be true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I Agree. It is my intention that this check box constitutes my electronic signature. By checking this box I certify that the information provided in this Statement of Economic Interest and any attachments hereto are true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. Filed Electronically 4/18/2017 Signature Date Anthony A Culpepper Printed Name The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 2 of 2

COMPLETE THIS FORM AND MAIL SIGNED, ORIGINAL TO STATE ETHICS COMMISSION, 1324 MAIL SERVICE CENTER, RALEIGH, NC 27699-1324 NORTH CAROLINA STATE ETHICS COMMISSION 2016 STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST 919-814-3600 www.ethicscommission.nc.gov FILER'S NAME (FIRST, MIDDLE, LAST) Prefix First Name Middle Name Last Name Suffix Anthony A Culpepper CURRENT EMPLOYER JOB TITLE Wells Fargo Advisors Managing Director-Investments NATURE OR TYPE OF BUSINESS Financial Advisors REASON FOR FILING (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) STATE GOVERNMENT JOB (Please specify the agency for which you work or are being considered) BOARD/COMMISSION (Please list complete name of all State boards on which you are serving or are being considered) Elizabeth City State University Trustees; JUDICIAL OFFICER (Please specify the office you hold) LEGISLATOR (Please specify House or Senate) The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 1 of 11 A. Do other immediate family members reside in your household? Yes No When used throughout this form, the term Immediate family includes your spouse (unless legally separated). It also includes members of your extended family (your and your spouse’s children, grandchildren, parents, grandparents, and siblings, and the spouses of each of those persons) who reside in your household. List the full name of all adults and emancipated minors in your household. A minor is a child under 18 years old. Minors are emancipated by marriage, enlistment in the US military or court order for emancipation. FULL NAME OF ADULTS & EMANCIPATED MINORS RELATIONSHIP EMPLOYER JOB TITLE NATURE OF BUSINESS Sharon P Culpepper Spouse N/A Managing Director Household Management B. List ONLY the initials of all emancipated minors in your household below. A minor is a child under 18 years old. Minors are emancipated by marriage, enlistment in the US military or court order for emancipation. Note: You must list the full name of each minor child on the Confidential Form available at the end of this document. INITIALS FOR UNEMANCIPATED CHILDREN RELATIONSHIP EMPLOYER JOB TITLE NATURE OF BUSINESS ACC Grandson N/A Student Education GWC Grandson N/A Student Education PROPERTY INTERESTS 1. As of December 31, 2015, did you, your spouse, or members of your immediate family: A. Have an ownership interest in North Carolina real estate (including your residence) with a market value of $10,000 or more? Yes No Owner of Real Estate % Ownership Interest Location by City Location by County Joint Andy and Sharon 100 Greenville Pitt Joint Andy and Sharon 100 Indian Beach Carteret B. Lease or rent real estate or personal property to or from the State of North Carolina with a market value of $10,000 or more? Yes No Name of Lessor Name of Lessee (Renter) If Real Estate, Location by City & County If Personal Property, Describe The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 2 of 11 2. At any time during 2014 or 2015 , did you, your spouse, or members of your immediate family sell to or buy from the State of North Carolina personal property with a market value of $10,000 or more? Yes No Name of Purchaser Name of Seller Type of Property FINANCIAL INTERESTS 3. As of December 31, 2015, did you, your spouse, or members of your immediate family own any of the following financial interests valued at $10,000 or more? A. Stock in a publicly owned company? Yes No Do not list ownership interests in a widely held investment fund (including mutual funds, regulated investment companies, or pension or deferred compensation plans) if: (i) the fund is publicly traded or its assets are widely diversified; and (ii) neither you nor an immediate family member are able to control the assets held in the mutual fund, investment company, or pension or deferred compensation plan. Owner of Interest Full Name of Company (Do not use a ticker symbol) B. Stock Options in a company or business? Yes No Owner of Stock Option Full Name of Company (Do not use a ticker symbol) C. Interests in a non-publicly owned company or business entity (including interests in sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited partnerships, joint ventures, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, and closely held corporations)? Yes No If "No", proceed to question 4. Owner of Interest Name of Company or Business Entity Andy and Sharon SPC LLC The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 3 of 11 C (1). For each non-publicly owned company or business entity (the “primary company”) identified in question 3.C above, please list the names of any other companies or business entities in which the primary company owns securities or equity interests valued at over $10,000, if known. Non-Publicly Owned Company or Business Entity (the Primary Company) Other Companies in which the Primary Company Owns Security or Equity Interests None or Not Known C (2). If you know that any company or business entity listed in 3.C or 3.C(1) above has any material business dealings or business contracts with the State of North Carolina, or is regulated by the State, provide a brief description of that business activity. Name of Company or Business Entity Description of Business Activity with the State None or Not Known 4. As of December 31, 2015, were you, your spouse, or members of your immediate family the beneficiaries of a vested trust with a value of $10,000 or more that was created, established, or controlled by you? Do not list assets held in blind trusts. See 2016 SEI Helpful Tips for the definition of “Vested Trust” and “Blind Trust.” Yes No Name and Address of Trustee Description of the Trust Your Relationship to the Trust 5. As of December 31, 2015, did you, your spouse, or members of your immediate family have liabilities of $10,000 or more, excluding the mortgage on your primary personal residence? Examples include credit card debts, auto loans, student loans, personal loans and intra-family debt. Yes No Name of Debtor (You, Spouse, Immediate Family Member) Type of Creditor (Commercial Bank, Credit Union, Individual, etc.) The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 4 of 11 6. List each source of income (not specific amounts) of more than $5,000 received by you, your spouse, or members of your immediate family during 2015. Include salary, wages, state/local government retirement, professional fees, honoraria, interest, dividends, rental income, business income, and other types of income required to be reported on your State and federal tax returns. Do not include income received from the following sources: Capital gains Federal government retirement Military retirement Social security income/SSDI Recipient of Income Name of Source Type of Business/Industry Type of Income I had no reportable income over $5,000 in 2015. Andy Wells Fargo Advisors Fianncial Advisors ordinary Andy U S Gov Government Social Security Sharon U S Gov Government Social Security PROFESSIONAL AND CIVIC RELATIONSHIPS 7(a). During 2015, were you, your spouse or members of your immediate family a director, officer, governing board member, employee, independent contractor, or registered lobbyist of a nonprofit corporation or organization operating in the State of North Carolina primarily for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, public health and safety, or educational purposes? Yes No If "No", proceed to question 8. Do not list State boards or entities, or entities created by a political subdivision of the State. Do not list organizations of which you are a mere member. Name of Person His/Her Position Name of Nonprofit Corporation or Organization Nature of Business or Purpose of Organization Andy Executive Committee of Board East Carolina Council BSA Teaching Values to Youth 7(b). If the nonprofit corporations or organizations listed above do business with the State of North Carolina or receive State funds, please provide a brief description of the nature of that business, if known or with which due diligence could reasonably be known. Name of Nonprofit Corporation or Organization Describe State Business or State Funding None or Not Known The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 5 of 11 Please answer the following question as it pertains to the following board/agency: Elizabeth City State University Trustees 8. During 2015, were you, your spouse, or members of your immediate family a director, officer, or governing board member of any society, organization, or advocacy group with an interest in matters over which your agency or board may have jurisdiction? Yes No Legislator/Judicial Officer - You are not required to complete this question if you are filing because you are a legislator or a judicial officer or you are filing as an appointee to those offices. Do not list organizations of which you are only a member (not serving in a leadership role). Name of Person Name of Society, Organization or Advocacy Group Leadership Position (Director, Officer, Board Member) 9(a). List the name of each company or business with which you were associated where you or a member of your immediate family was an employee, director, officer, partner, proprietor, or member or manager as of December 31, 2015. Name of Person Relationship to Filer Name of Company Role of Person No Business Associations 9(b). If you know that any company or business entity listed in 9(a) above had any material business dealings or business contracts with the State of North Carolina or was regulated by the State as of December 31, 2015, provide a brief description of that business activity. Name of Company or Business Entity Description of Business Activity with the State Not applicable (No entities listed on #9a) No relationship / Not known The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 6 of 11 10. Are you a practicing attorney? Yes No Judicial Officer/State Attorney If “Yes”, check each category of legal representation in which you or the law firm with which you are affiliated has earned legal fees of more than $10,000 during 2015. Administrative Admiralty Corporate Criminal Decedent’s Estates Environmental Insurance Labor Local Government Real Property Securities Tax Tort litigation (including negligence) Utilities Regulation Other category not listed. 11. During 2015, were you a licensed professional (other than an attorney) or did you provide consulting services individually or as a member of a professional association for which you charged or were paid over $10,000? Yes No Type of Business Nature of Services Rendered Please answer the following question as it pertains to the following board/agency: Elizabeth City State University Trustees 12. Are you or your employer, your spouse or members of your immediate family, or their employer currently: • Licensed by the State board or employing entity with which you are or will be associated or • Regulated by the State board or employing entity with which you are or will be associated or • Have a business relationship with the State board or employing entity with which you are or will be associated? Yes No Legislator/Judicial Officer - You are not required to complete this question if you are filing because you are a legislator or a judicial officer (“judicial officer” is defined in the SEI Helpful Tips) or you are filing as an appointee to those offices. Name of Person Name of Employer (if applicable) Type of Relationship (Licensing, Regulatory, Business) The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 7 of 11 13. Are you, your spouse, or a member of your immediate family currently registered as a lobbyist or lobbyist principal or were you registered as such within the 12 months preceding your filing of this form? Yes No Name of Lobbyist Lobbyist’s Principal Date of Registration Registration Expiration OTHER DISCLOSURES 14. During any calendar quarter in 2015 (but only the time period after you were appointed, employed or filed or were nominated as a candidate), did you • receive any gift(s) exceeding $200 per quarter from a person or group of persons acting together, and • when both you and those person(s) were outside North Carolina at the time you accepted the gift(s), and • the gift(s) were given under circumstances that would lead a reasonable person to conclude that they were given for lobbying? Yes No Do not report gifts given by members of your extended family. Do not report gifts that have previously been reported by you to the Department of the Secretary of State on the "Expense Report for Exempted Persons." Date Item Received Name and Address of Donor(s) Describe Item Received Estimated Market Value The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 8 of 11 Please answer the following question as it pertains to the following board/agency: Elizabeth City State University Trustees 15. During 2015 (but only the time period after you were appointed, employed, or filed or were nominated as a candidate) did you • accepted a “scholarship” exceeding $200 from a person or group of persons acting together and • those person(s) were outside North Carolina and • the scholarship was related to your public position? A “scholarship” is a grant-in-aid, either direct or indirect, to attend a conference, meeting, or similar event, including tuition, travel, lodging, meals, and other similar expenses. Yes No Judicial Officer - You are not required to complete this question if you are a judicial officer or you are filing as a judicial officer appointee. Do not report gifts that have previously been reported by you to the Department of the Secretary of State on the “Expense Report for Exempted Persons.” Legislators are not required to report scholarships paid by a nonpartisan legislative organization of which the legislator or the General Assembly is a member or participant or an affiliate of that organization. Date of Scholarship Name and Address of Donor(s) Describe Event Estimated Market Value Please answer the following question as it pertains to the following board/agency: Elizabeth City State University Trustees 16. Were you appointed or are you being considered for an appointment to a covered board by the Governor or another Council of State member? Council of State members are: • Governor • Lt. Governor • Secretary of State • State Auditor • State Treasurer • Superintendent of Public Instruction • Attorney General • Commissioner of Agriculture • Commissioner of Labor • Commissioner of Insurance Yes No If “Yes”, list all contributions you (NOT immediate family members) made during 2015 with a cumulative total of more than $1,000 to the Governor or other Council of State member who appointed you. Contributions are defined in N.C.G.S. 163-278.6(6) and include, but are not limited to, “any advance, conveyance, deposit, distribution, transfer of funds, loan, payment, gift, pledge or subscription of money or anything of value whatsoever.” Date Amount Contributed to No contribution(s) with a cumulative total of more than $1,000 The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 9 of 11 Please answer the following question as it pertains to the following board/agency: Elizabeth City State University Trustees 17. Are you an appointee or prospective appointee to: a. the head of a principal state department (e.g. cabinet secretary) appointed by the Governor; or b. a North Carolina Supreme Court Justice, Court of Appeals, Superior or District Court Judge; or c. a member of any of the following boards: • ABC Commission • Coastal Resources Commission • State Board of Education • State Board of Elections • Division of Employment Security • Environmental Management Commission • Industrial Commission • Human Resources Commission • Rules Review Commission • Board of Transportation • UNC Board of Governors • Utilities Commission • Wildlife Resources Commission Yes No If "No", proceed to question 18. d. If so, were you appointed or are you being considered for appointment to that public position by a Council of State member? Council of State members are listed in question 16. Yes No If "No", proceed to question 18. e. If so, you must indicate whether during 2015 you (not immediate family members) engaged in any of the following activities with respect to or on behalf of the candidate or campaign committee of the Council of State member who appointed you to your public position: i. Collected contributions from multiple contributors, took possession of such multiple contributions, and transferred or delivered those collected contributions to the candidate or committee? Contributions are defined in question 16. Yes No ii. Hosted a fundraiser at your residence or place of business? Yes No iii. Volunteered for campaign-related activities, which include, but are not limited to, phone banks, event assistance, mailings, canvassing, surveying, or any other activity that advances the campaign of a candidate? Yes No 18. Have you ever been convicted of a felony for which you have not received either: (i) a pardon of innocence; or (ii) an order of expungement regarding that conviction? Yes No Offense Date of Conviction County of Conviction State of Conviction The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 10 of 11 19. Are you aware of any other information that you believe may assist the State Ethics Commission in advising you concerning your compliance with the State Government Ethics Act? Yes No If yes, please provide such information below. AFFIRMATION I affirm that the information provided in this Statement of Economic Interest and any attachments hereto are true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I also certify that I have not transferred, and will not transfer, any asset, interest, or property for the purpose of concealing it from disclosure while retaining an equitable interest. I understand that my Statement of Economic Interest and any attachments or supplements thereto (with the exception of the Confidential Form regarding Unemancipated Children) are public record. I acknowledge that I have read and understand N.C.G.S. 138A-26 regarding concealing or failing to disclose material information and N.C.G.S. 138A-27 regarding providing false information: § 138A-26. Concealing or failing to disclose material information. A filing person who knowingly conceals or knowingly fails to disclose information that is required to be disclosed on a statement of economic interest under this Article shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and shall be subject to disciplinary action under G.S. 138A-45. § 138A-27. Penalty for false information. A filing person who provides false information on a statement of economic interest as required under this Article knowing that the information is false is guilty of a Class H felony and shall be subject to disciplinary action under G.S. 138A-45. I Agree. It is my intention that this check box constitutes my electronic signature. By checking this box I certify that the information provided in this Statement of Economic Interest and any attachments hereto are true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. Filed Electronically 3/22/2016 Signature Date Anthony A Culpepper Printed Name The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 11 of 11

J, NORTH CAROLINA STATE ETHICS COMMISSION y——— i Pr 2015 STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST PORTIS COMMESTION USE OMY id | 919-715-2071 ‘www. ethicscommission.nc.gov. 2005 HR 9 MII: 12 | FILER'S NAME (FIRST, MIDDLE, LAST) ___~ [ visnome | wiagmame | towdeme [su | Lotthen [vdeo | Cralpeppre | | IND enh Ar isor efleas Phe IS REASON FOR FILING (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) CJ STATE GOVERNMENT 08 (Please specify the agency for | ETBOARD/COMMISSION (Please list complete name of all Which you work o are being considered) State boards on which you are serving or are being Considered rath Gy ute borversiy Taster LT TUDICIAL OFFICER (Please speci the office you hold) _| [J LEGISLATOR (Please specty House or Senate) D0 other Immediate family members reside in your household? Aves Ono hen used throughout this form, the term Immediate family includes your spouse (unless legally separated). I also es members of Your extended fami (your and your spouse's chidren, grandchildren, parents, grandparents, and lings, and the spouses of cach of those persons) who reside in your household. ‘ONLY LIST THE INITIALS OF UNEMANCIPATED CHILDREN, However, you MUST submit the children's full names on the Confidential Form avalabi at the end ofthis document. Minors are emancipated by marriage, enistment in the US miliary, o court ation for emancipation. EMANCIPATED MINORS | ‘Business SAB Kod drm or)- dll clothe cdot? | Tha SEL and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 1 0f 10 INITIALS FOR | RELATIONSHIP EMPLOYER Jos TITLE NATURE OF UNEMANCIPATED ‘Business CHILoREN , bpgtor [| Clee. amedees |] PROPERTY INTERESTS © he of Dacamber 21.2014, 4 you, your spouse, of members of your Immediate fori: “. Have an ownership intrest in North Carolin rea estae (including your residence) with a market value of $10,000 or more? res Oe | owner of Real Estate| % Ownership Interest | __ Location by Cty] __ Location by County [vint. shasombind, 100 | a fq | Tit. Shaved, JOO 2 == et - ZR SP 22 ror \Crrwnitl pt] AFF B. Lease or rent real estate or personal property to or from th of North Carolina with a market value of $10,000 or more? Oves Mo Name of Lessee | 1f Real Estate, Location | Xf Personal Property, Renter bv city & County Describe SA any me durin 20T3.9r 2013, 4d you, your spouse, or members of your [mediate family sell 1 or buy from the ‘State of North Carolina personal property with a market value of $10,000 or more? Ove Me [ Womeotpuemser | Womeotsaler | Tweoteropety | The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 20110 FINANCIAL INTERESTS 3. As of December 31, 2014, did you, your spouse, or members of your immediate family own any of the following financial terest valued at $19,000 or more? A. Stock in a publicly owned company? ves [No +00 at list ownership interests in 3 widely held investment fund (including mutual funds, regulated Investment Cormmasies, or pension ot Gefarred compensation plans) f: () the fund is publcy traded or its assets are widely Coverana and (i) nether you nor an mmcaate family member are able to control th assets held n the mutual fund, estment company, or pension of deferred compensation pln. Owiner of Interest Full Name of Company (Do not use a ticker symbol) 7 Toole, Brora 5, Fris-g IY 72 543) hh Aw le iB SE eRe phil rig LIACTINS Corr Cle i 5 Co, ion Ain 8. Stock Options In a company or business? 2 Goaaniay ” a a 0g Oves po Owner of Stock Option Full Name of Company (Do not use o ticker symbol) C. Interests in 2 non-publicly owned company or business entity (including interests in sole proprietorships, eranipa ced partnerships, oi ventures, limited ably companies, limited ably partnerships, and Closely nel corporations)? ves No = 110", proceed to question 4. [ owwrotimess [ Nameof Compamyorusinessenity | 5 az 4 oS 4 20 = 7 Wi | Ki Lhargn), [p-Cel) pp alos Z pn THAME fag) righ Faced | The SEX and any attachments, excluding the Canfidential Form, are public records. Page 3of 10 4. As of December 31, 2014, were you, your spouse, or members of your immediate family the beneficiaries. of a vested Do not list assets held in blind trusts. See 2015 SEI Helpful Tips for the definition of “Vested Trust” and “Blind Trust.” aves io OYes X No wero vera vas, pores, msds Famiy | Type of Gren Carrere anh, red nn, pr Camas 6. List each source of income (not specific amounts) of more than $5,000 received by you, your spouse, or members of your immediate family during 2014. Include salary, wages, stateflocal government retirement, professional fees, 7(a). During 2014, were you, your spouse or members of your immediate family a director, officer, governing board Cives Dio - 1"Nor, proceed to question. Doves fo Dtsgonputl offer You re rot reured to complete ths question yu af ig becuse [0 No Business Associations os Poridly Colours | 52m | Drstoyersy Tas wend, Dlecten | oppo Urs cart 1: dpe pc arm ves He [0 3udicial Officer/State Attorney 11. During 2014, were you a licensed professional (other than an attorney) or did you provide consulting services individually or 2s a member of a professional association for which you charged or were paid over $10,0007 Oves ¥to 12. Ave you or your employer, your spouse or members of your Immediate family, or their employer currently. + Licensed by th State board or employing entity with which you are or willbe associated or + Reculated by the State board or employing entity with which you are or willbe associated or + Have a business relationship with the State board or employing entity with which you are or will be associated? Dives Jo Cegsatornuditl Offer - You ar nt required to complete thi aueston you are fig because are eg itor of hdc ffcar Cuil officer 1 defined n he SEL Helpful Tips) or you are Ting as an appoinoe to those offices. Name of Employer Type of Relationship. i applicable) (Licensing, Regulatory, Business) [ 13. Are you, your spouse or a member of your immediate family currently registered as a lobbyist or lobbyist principal, or er you regatered 9 such with the 12 months preceding your lng of his fom? Ove Bo Name of Lobbyist Lobbyists principal Date of Registration Registration Expiration OTHER DISCLOSURES So Dung any calendar quarter In 2014 (ut only the time period ate you were 8ppoted, employed or fled or were nominated as 5 candidate, did you receive any “gi(s)" exceeding $200 per quarter from person or group of persons acting together, and ~ hen both yo and those person(s) were outside North Carolina t the time you accepted the R(s), and the of(s) were given under circumstances that woud lead a reasonable person to conclude that they wre given for obting? Oves Kno 50 nak report gs Gem by member of your extended fy. +o no report gifts that have previously been reported by you to the Department of the Secretary of State on the CE pense Report for Exempted persons.” Sate vem Rectved | Name and Address of Danor(s) | eset Tem Received | Estimated Market vae | The SET and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page7 of 10 15. During 2014 (but only the time period after you were appointed, employed, or filed or were nominated as a candidate) did you accept a scholarship" exceeding $200 from a person or group of persons acting together and + those person(s) were outside North Carolina and the scholarship was related to your public postion? A “scholarship” is & grant-in-aid to attend a conference, esting, or similar event. [ves go [1 ud! Officer - You are no required to complete this question f you ae a udicial office o you are ing 5s ndical officer appointee. » Do not report gift that have previously been reported by you to the Department of the Secretary of State 0 the “Expante Report for Exempted Persons.” » Legilators re not required to report scholarships paid by a nonpartisan legislative organization of which the legislator or ve General sembly 1+ a meme oF participant o an afate of that organization Date of Name and Address of Donor(s) Describe Event Eatimated Market Scholarship | Value 16. Were you appointed or are you being considered for an appaintment o a covered board by the Governor or another Council of State member? Council of State members are: > Governor. > Lt Governor » Secretary of State » state Auditor » State Treasurer > Superintendent of Public Instruction » Attomey General » Commissioner of Agriculture Commissioner of Labor » Commissioner of insurance Dves fo 1f “Yes”, list all contributions you (NOT immediate family members) made during 2014 with a cumulative total of more than $1,000 to the Governor or other Council of State member who appointed You. » Contributions are defined in N.C.G.5. 163-278.6(6) and include, but are nt Iimited to, "any advance, conveyance, deposi, disibation, transfer of funds, oan, payment, Gf, pledge or subscription of money or 20Ahing of value wharsoever” - Io contributions) with 3 cumulative toa! of mare than $1,000 The SEX and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page sof 10 17. Ave you an appointee of prospective appointee Lo: = the head of a principal sate department (c.9. cabinet secretory) appointed by the Governor; or b. a North Carolina Supreme Court Justice, Court of Appeals, Superior or District Court Judges or a member of any of the folowing boards: + ABC Commission © Cosstal Resources Commission + State Board of Education Jes [INo | © State Board of Elections | + Division of Employment Security I Ne, proceed to + Environmental Management Commission Question 1. + Industrial Commission © Human Resources Commission © Rules Review Commission fai = + Wife Resources Commission 4. If 50, were you appointed or are you being considered for appointment to that public | (J Yes [K8io postion by Counc of State member? Councl of State members are sted in rests #0 Question 16, Question 18. «1750, you must indicate whether during 2014 you (not Immediate fori members) 2nadged In any of the following activites with respec to or on behlf of the Candin or campatan commites of the Cound of State member who appointed Jou to your public poston ClYes [INo I. Collected contributions from mutple conriutors, took possession of such iipe contrioutions, and transferred or celvered tose collected contributions To the candidate or committee? Contributions are defined in question 16. i. Hosted a undrafer at your residence or place of business? Oves OMe i. Votunteered for compaign-refated activites, which include, but are no ied to, Shon bake, vent ass stance, mailings, canvassing, surveying, or any other | C1¥es (JN Seiity tht advances the campaign of candidate? 15. Fave you ever been convicted of a felony for which you have not received either: () a pardon of innocence; or (1) an ander of expungement regarding that conviction” Pe. [ews | vate ot conviction | County of Conviction | _ state of Conviction Aasul¥ | A891 |Rspetenk | WC | [Azsu [hsguota NV 19. Are you aware of any other Information that you believe may assié the State Ethics Commission in advising you Concerning your compliance with the State Government Ethics AC? ves (fo 1¥yes, please provide such information below. The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Pages of 10 ae ta the information provided nis Statement of Beano Tferet 4nd any atachmerts Het are roe, complete nd scart oh bv of my Knowing wd beet. aso sertiy that ave not ransered, and will mo rane, any ase, ners, or property fr th purpose of concesling Tom Gc wil ein am equa heres Yumdersand het my Sateen of Exon ret and any tachment or supplements thereto (wilh the exception of he Contitamiol Pom regarding Uneramipaed Chen re pai rece acknowledge thr have red and understand N.C GS. 1384-26 regarding concenling or fing fo disclose material information and N.C.G:. 13821 regarding providing ls formation: 1382-26. Concelingo lig to discoss masa information, A fing person who knowingly concets a knowingly fis to disos information hat is required to be disclosed ona Sateen of soma rh ues is AC shall 8 gy fo ls 1 misemesnor ang shall b ube 10 scplinary action unde GS. IAS. § 138-27. Pray or tls formation, ling pers wh provides le Information a semen of economic feet ruled nde tis Arle Knowing ha th information is tse i gly of loss H ony and shall be sues fo disciplinary action under G.5 ons. | ft agree | wthe a Printed Name | Signatu ate 1 Submit SIGNED, ORIGINAL documents only. Do wot ax or email this orm. The SEL and any ottachments, excluding the Confidential Form, re public records. Page 00110