Director of Market Strategy, Client Advisor
George is the Director of Market Strategy and a Client Advisor for Bragg Financial Advisors. He also serves as a member of the Leadership Team.
George worked for Wachovia Bank (now Wells Fargo) for four years after college, where he served as Branch Manager of the bank's Myers Park office in Charlotte. Most recently, George spent over ten years as a Client Advisor and Senior Vice President in Private Wealth Management for SunTrust Bank.
George has two daughters, both in college—go Heels! A native Charlottean, he is active in the community. George graduated from Myers Park High School, as did both his daughters, and he currently serves on the endowment and finance committees of the MPHS Foundation. His father, Bill Climer, served as the director of Camp Thunderbird for many years. George has fond memories of his summers spent living at Camp Thunderbird on Lake Wylie and currently serves on its board. He and his family attend First Presbyterian Church.
Responsibilities
- Director of Market Strategy
- Member of Leadership Team
- Client Advisor
Education & Professional Experience
- BA English, Minor Business, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- MBA, Wake Forest University
- CFP® – Certified Financial Planner
Experience
- 28 years industry experience
- 11 years on Bragg team
- SunTrust Bank – SVP, Private Wealth Management
Outside Interests
- Most anything outdoors
- Paddle boarding
Community Involvement
- Financial Planning Association: Member
- YMCA Camp Thunderbird: Board Member 2014 to present; Board Development Committee Chair 2019 to present
- First Presbyterian Church: Member: Elder 2024 to present; Deacon 2017-2020; Investment Committee 2017 to present
- Myers Park High School Foundation: Member, Endowment and Finance Committees; Board Member 2015-2022; President 2019-2021; Treasurer 2016-2018
- Selwyn Elementary School: Learning Buddy 2012-2016
- MHA of Central Carolinas: Board Member 2003-2009; Board Chair 2007-2008