With over 15 years of experience, Clara began her career at a multi-family office working with ultra-high net worth families, helping to navigate their complex investment strategies and maximize the impact of gifting and transfer strategies. Prior to joining SignatureFD in 2015, Clara was with Wells Fargo Private and the multi-family office, Keel Point LLC. She also participated in The World Race through Adventures in Missions leading a team of seven volunteers serving in 11 countries in the Caribbean, Central and South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. She is currently serving as a member of the Young Life Investment Committee.

Clara is a South Carolina native and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Corporate Finance from Clemson University. 

She is an avid Clemson football fan, enjoys writing calligraphy and being outside with her husband, Stephen, and their two children.

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CFP® and CFP® in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.