J. Frank Bragg, Jr.
Founder
Frank grew up in Oxford, North Carolina and graduated from Wake Forest University in 1961. Frank began his 44 year career in financial services with Security Life and Trust Company in Winston-Salem. In 1963, he moved his family to Charlotte and formed his own firm in 1968 specializing in employee benefit plans. He was a pioneer in the use of diversified portfolios of mutual funds in self-directed 403(b) retirement plans used by non-profit corporations and later in the 401(k) market.Over time the firm evolved into a more comprehensive benefits and investment organization, including financial planning for individuals. In the course of his career, Frank has advised countless individuals, corporations and foundations in the areas of financial and estate planning and investment management. Today clients benefit tremendously from his vision, long-term perspective and real-life experience. As the dedicated team at Bragg Financial Advisors works to help clients make wise decisions, they are fortunate to have the long experience of Frank Bragg as a solid foundation on which to base their advice.
Frank is married and has four children and 14 grandchildren.
Community Service
- Co-founder and former chairman, Right Moves for Youth
- Founding board member and former chairman, Community Food Rescue
- Former chairman, Catawba Lands Conservancy
- Treasurer and investment committee chairman, Presbyterian Hospital Foundation
- Board member, Foundation for the Arts & Sciences
- Board member, McColl Center for Visual Art
- Board member, Banner Elk Heritage Foundation
- Former member, Wake Forest University Alumni Council
- Former member, Wake Forest University Board of Advisors
- Former board member, Conservation Trust for North Carolina
- Former board member, Chamber Music at St. Peter's
- Eagle Scout and former Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 116
- Active member of St. John's Baptist Church
Awards and Recognition
- The Frank Bragg Leadership Award, established in 1996 by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police and Right Moves for Youth
- The Ann R. Smith Community Leadership Award in 1999 for service to the community
- Conservationist of the Year in North Carolina awarded in 2001 by the North Carolina Land Trust Council and the Conservation Trust of North Carolina
- Citizen of the Year in 2001 by the Charlotte Civitans
- Distinguished Eagle Scout Award in 2004 by the National Office of the Boy Scouts of America for community service and business accomplishment
- Outstanding Philanthropic Small Business Award in 2004 by the National Association of Fundraising Professionals, Charlotte Chapter