CHARLOTTE, N.C. - (Business Wire) GCG Wealth Management reported that it achieved the highest rate of growth of any Securian Financial Network member firm for the first quarter of 2008. Year over year revenue growth exceeded 15 percent. GCG Wealth Management was formed early in 2008 from the merger of Greater Carolina Group and Drake Financial.
President of GCG Wealth Management Jason Drake said, “We’re pleased to demonstrate this kind of result, especially in a tough economic environment.” He continued, “Our merger has delivered immediate results and we’re excited about what the future holds.”
Dennis Howe, CEO of GCG Wealth Management, said, “We set some very aggressive financial targets for this year and we’re on pace to exceed them. Our more experienced associates have demonstrated incredible leadership and our new team members have contributed significant energy to our firm.”
Both Howe and Drake feel confident about upcoming quarters. GCG has hired additional staff, completed its expanded office space, and implemented new technologies and data services to provide a foundation for continued success. The firm plans to further consolidate its offices in the Charlotte area and expand into new regions across North Carolina and South Carolina.
Drake said, “We have the right structure to provide our clients personal attention as well as financial advice and products tailored to their individual needs.”
About GCG Wealth Management:
GCG Wealth Management is a financial services firm with offices in Charlotte, Wilmington, Chapel Hill and Greensboro, N.C., as well as Detroit, Mich. With more than 40 employees, GCG Wealth Management is a premier financial services firm in the southern region, providing a full service business, financial and estate planning firm offering investments, insurance and tax strategies for individuals, small businesses, corporations and professional practices. Securities and Investment Advisory Services are offered through Securian Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. GCG Wealth Management is independently owned and operated. The Securian Financial Network, the marketing name for the sales and distribution arm of Securian Financial Group, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a nationwide network of financial services firms. GCG Wealth Management is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. For more information, visit www.gcgwm.com or call 704-372-4491.
For GCG Wealth Management
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