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Christopher A. Murray, CFS, BCM, CSC - Email
Chris has been serving his clients as a dedicated financial professional since 1989.
He has been President of Murray Financial Group, Inc. since 1994. Prior to that,
Chris was a Senior Consultant for a private asset management firm with over 100 million dollars under management.
Recently, Chris was recognized as the Best Financial Planner in Frederick by Frederick Magazine's "Best of Frederick" contest in 2006, 2007, and 2008. He was also recognized as one of the magazine's 2002 People to Watch for helping make Frederick County a better place to live and work. Also, in 2000 Chris was recognized by Ticker Magazine as one of the top ten financial advisors in the nation. This honor was bestowed upon him for his constant and continuing dedication to his clients and the community at large.
Chris is currently completing his Masters in Financial Services. He holds three board certifications from the Institute of Business and Finance in LaJolla, CA. He is a Certified Fund Specialist (CFS), Board Certified in Mutual Funds (BCM), and a Certified Senior Consultant (CSC). He is required to adhere to a professional code of ethics and to meet annual continuing education requirements to maintain his expertise and certification.
Chris is the producer and host of "Your Financial Editor" a live, weekly radio program on 930 WFMD that focuses on the world of finance. The program, which first aired on WFMD in November of 1997, has had both local and nationally recognized guests such as James Parker, Jonathan Tisch, Louis Rukeyser, Dr. Stephen Covey, and Harvey Rosenblum. He also provides three daily radio addresses to keep the public up-to-date on the most recent financial news, and he is a featured columnist on financial planning issues for the Frederick News Post. Chris is also a former contributor to the Frederick Gazette where he provided monthly articles on a variety of financial topics. He is often quoted in the media on domestic and international financial affairs and is frequently asked to speak at and host seminars on financial topics for both professional and charitable organizations.
Chris's organizational memberships include the Institute of Business and Finance, the Financial Planners Association, and the Maryland Society of Financial Planners.
Locally, Chris served on the Board of Directors for the American Red Cross, was the Chairperson of the Estate Planning and Charitable Giving Committee, and was
President of the Frederick Lions Club. He currently serves on the YMCA's Board of Trustees, is on the Charitable Giving Committee for the Frederick Memorial Hospital,
and is on the Board of Directors of Maryland Life Magazine. He is also on the Pastor Parish and Finance Committees at his church.
He is a life-long resident of Maryland and resides in Frederick County with his wife Carole and their three children.