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Hank McLarty

Hank McLarty

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Hank McLarty is the Founder and CEO of Gratus Capital. With more than 20 years of experience in the wealth management industry, he is a committed advisor to his high net worth clients. McLarty is a recipient of numerous awards and accolades throughout his wealth management career. For several years, McLarty shared his best-practice insights and leadership acumen as a featured speaker at the Forbes/SHOOK Top Advisor Summit, an exclusive invitation-only annual event for America’s prominent wealth advisors and industry leaders.

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Academic History

  • McLarty has been featured in various publications and other media outlets, including Forbes, Financial Planning magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and CNN
  • He is also committed to his philanthropic and community support efforts, which includes serving as a member of the Board of Directors of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Georgia Chapter.
  • He held the following licenses and registrations for over 12 years:
    • Series 7 General Securities Representative
    • Series 63 Uniform Securities Agent
    • Series 65 Uniform Investment Adviser
    • Series 31 Futures Managed Funds
    • Licensed Life Insurance and Variable Insurance Financial Advisor
  • Awards:
    • Forbes' Best-In-State Wealth Advisor for Georgia in 2019
    • Forbes Top Wealth Advisors list in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019
    • AdvisoryHQ’s list of 2019 Top 11 Best Financial Advisors and Planners in Atlanta 
    • Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors 2020
    • Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors 2020