Harry O’Conner, AIF, CEBS®

With over 25 years of experience, Harry O'Conner works as a Senior Vice President, Financial Consultant in the Raleigh area for South State Investment Services. In conjunction with his team, John Parham and Shannon Jenke, he helps clients create comprehensive plans to plan for the future and pursue their financial goals. Harry was born and raised in Fayetteville, N.C. In 1988, he graduated from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management. Following graduation, Harry began his career with Jefferson-Pilot in the Life Insurance industry. He later joined the Principal Financial Group where he worked in Employee Benefits with a concentration in Corporate Retirement Plans. Harry has an extensive knowledge in Corporate Retirement Plans and is a Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS®).

With his background in financial services, Harry started his career as a Financial Advisor with AXA in 2001. During this time Harry began his working relationship with John E. Parham, Jr. As Harry built his practice, he focused on serving his clients through a personalized wealth management experience to help ensure he met their needs and goals. Harry prides himself on continuing to serve his clients as he guides them through the various stages of wealth planning.

Along with the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS®) designation, Harry holds his Series 66, 63, 7, and 6 registrations through LPL Financial and is also a licensed North Carolina Life Insurance Agent.

Harry and his lovely wife Karen have been married for almost 30 years and have three children Jacob, Hannah, and Matthew. Harry is active in his church where he volunteers with a youth mentoring program. In his downtime he enjoys playing golf and spending time with family and friends.