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Chris Carlson CFP®, AEP®

Chris is a Senior Family Office Trust Advisor serving in the Family Office division of Ronald Blue Trust Company.   Chris has over 26 years experience helping families intentionally design multi-generational plans for transferring the social, spiritual, and financial capital necessary for the family to thrive.  Prior to joining Ronald Blue, Chris worked for Synovus Trust Company, N.A. as a regional manager and served as Secretary to the Board.  Before Synovus, he served SunTrust Bank as vice president & trust officer and was responsible for relationship management and business development. 

Chris graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s degree in agricultural economics.  He is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional (CFP®) and an Accredited Estate Planner® (AEP®)  

Active in the church and the community, Chris is involved in the Columbus and North Georgia Estate Planning Councils and serves on the board of the Rotary Club of Columbus.