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Mr. Geogre M.
Salley, CFA MBA, is a Co-Founder & Chairman Emeritus at Smith, Salley & Associates LLC.
He along with Gregory founded Smith Salley in 2003.
He served for many years as the Chief Investment Officer, then Chairman, and now is Chairman Emeritus.
Prior to joining Smith, Salley & Associates, Mackay was a Director and Vice President of Franklin Street Partners in Chapel Hill, NC.
During his time at Franklin Street he was portfolio manager for the Franklin Street Partners Small Cap Fund.
Before joining Franklin Street, He was Senior Vice President and manager of special investment products at Wachovia Trust Services where he worked for 19 years.
He has over 40+ years experience in portfolio management and equity research while working with Franklin Street Partners, Wachovia, Delaware Trust and the DuPont Pension Fund.
Mr. Salley earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The Citadel.
He received his MBA from The Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina.
He is a CFA Charterholder and member of the North Carolina Society of Financial Analysts.
Mackay Salley active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Smith, Salley & Associates LLC
Smith, Salley & Associates LLC Investment ManagersFinance Smith Salley primarily invests client assets in stocks and fixed income securities. The firm uses a bottom-up, fundamental approach to investments and focuses on individual companies, rather than just sectors. The firm aims to utilize an investment strategy that seeks to achieve a client’s goals at an acceptable level of risk. | Founder | 01/01/2003 |
Former positions of Mackay Salley
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Wachovia Trust Co., NA
Wachovia Trust Co., NA Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides trust administration, investment management, philanthropic advisory, and estate settlement services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Wells Fargo Delaware Trust Co., NA
Wells Fargo Delaware Trust Co., NA Regional BanksFinance Operates as a nondepository trust company | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Franklin Street Securities, Inc.
Franklin Street Securities, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment advisory and wealth management services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Mackay Salley
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| Private companies | 6 |
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Wachovia Trust Co., NA
Wachovia Trust Co., NA Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides trust administration, investment management, philanthropic advisory, and estate settlement services | Miscellaneous |
Smith, Salley & Associates LLC
Smith, Salley & Associates LLC Investment ManagersFinance Smith Salley primarily invests client assets in stocks and fixed income securities. The firm uses a bottom-up, fundamental approach to investments and focuses on individual companies, rather than just sectors. The firm aims to utilize an investment strategy that seeks to achieve a client’s goals at an acceptable level of risk. | Finance |
The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina
The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Franklin Street Securities, Inc.
Franklin Street Securities, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment advisory and wealth management services | Finance |
Wells Fargo Delaware Trust Co., NA
Wells Fargo Delaware Trust Co., NA Regional BanksFinance Operates as a nondepository trust company | Finance |
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