Meet George McReynolds, CFP ®
He’s a financial professional with an extraordinary background and a passion for conserving and growing wealth. George’s journey to becoming a renowned financial advisor, speaker, author and life coach is as inspiring as it is unique.
As the Men of the Year issue of Philadelphia Life Magazine once noted, “Few people, if any, have a résumé quite as distinctive as the one cultivated by George McReynolds, CFP ®.” Most people are likely unaware of his rather unconventional backstory.
His earliest memories include living in poverty in the Wilson Park public housing project in South Philadelphia, and having his butt kicked by bullies almost every day. As the oldest boy of seven children, he was inspired to become an action hero and protect the weak and the innocent. Mastering wealth also made his list.
Before embarking on his financial career, George spent a decade saving a dozen lives as a decorated Army MP, Paramedic and serving his community as a SWAT police officer. His dedication to service in the U.S. Army as a Military Police officer, included assignment on the security detail of the Supreme Allied Commander at NATO headquarters. In his spare time, he became an Army trained EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) and worked in the emergency room of Landstuhl Army Medical Center. His commitment to excellence also earned him several police commendations for taking down muggers and armed drug dealers.
He graduated first in his class at the Pennsylvania State Police Academy while simultaneously completing paramedic certification at night. He has trained police officers and soldiers in self-defense, first aid, CPR, and rappelling, and has taught real estate finance to licensed real estate professionals.
For almost 40 years, as a banker, tax professional, CFP® and Certified Financial Fiduciary®, George has brought that same dedication and discipline to his clients, helping them preserve their wealth and achieve financial security. His expertise extends across personal finance, tax planning, real estate, life coaching and time management.
He’s not just a financial advisor; he’s the best-selling author of Prosperity by Design: How to Make Great Financial Decisions; Uncle Joe’s Gems: Timeless lessons on life, wealth and what really matters; The Pension Shield Option™ and Stop, DROP and Roll: retirement guides for first responders and most recently "The Longevity Trap." He co-authored Retire Abundantly with Scott Keffer, Expert Stories with Clint Arthur, as well as writing the Foreword to The New Holistic Retirement and 9 Money Mistakes That Doctors Make.
Over the years, George has been an internationally sought-after speaker, sharing his insights with private audiences at prestigious venues like Oxford University, The Royal Society of Medicine, and The London Stock Exchange. In the US, he has spoken at The Harvard Club of Boston, and at the FBI Academy National Association in Philadelphia. He’s been featured in media outlets such as CNN, Financial Times, Yahoo! Finance, Business Insider and Philadelphia Life Magazine.
His journey in personal development is equally impressive, with certifications as a Master Trainer in TQ (Time Quotient) Time Management, as an NLP practitioner, a clinical hypnotherapist and a Life Coach. George has completed advanced programs with Tony Robbins’ Leadership Academy and all of the Mastery Programs (Life Mastery, Wealth Mastery, Business Mastery and Date with Destiny), including firewalking five times! His dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that he brings the best strategies to his clients.
George is the Founder and CEO of McReynolds & Company, LLC and Chief Tax Strategist of Personal Tax Plans.com as well as leading other professional practices. Since 1985, he and his team have been helping couples and individuals build and safeguard their hard-earned wealth.
His humble beginnings in poverty shaped his respect for successful people who earned their wealth. His military and public safety experience shaped his discipline and commitment to protection, and he brings that same level of care and attention to his financial and life coaching work. Clients value George not only for his expertise but for his genuine care and dedication to their personal and financial well-being.
Whether he's crafting tax-saving strategies or helping someone visualize and design their retirement dreams, George McReynolds is the person you want on your side when it comes to planning and designing your future.