Dr. Christopher Harrer

Biography

Christopher J. Harrer is an accomplished entrepreneur and educator with over 30 years of experience in finance, real estate, and service industries. He is currently an Adjunct Professor at the USC Marshall School of Business, teaching at the Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies since 2002. Harrer has been recognized for his teaching excellence with the student-voted Golden Apple Teaching Award. As a founder of multiple businesses, including United Document Storage LLC and Pacifico’s LLC, he has a robust background in hospitality and information management. Currently, he serves as a Financial Advisor at UBS Financial Services, the world's largest wealth management firm, providing trusted advice to business owners, entrepreneurs, and retirees in areas such as investment management, estate planning, and wealth transfer strategies. Harrer earned his BBA from Loyola Marymount University and both his MBA and MSBA degrees from the University of Southern California. He is also a graduate of the College of Financial Planning’s CFP® Certification Professional Education Program. A community leader, Harrer has served on numerous charitable boards and is the immediate past-chair of Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services. In addition to his professional pursuits, he is a retired marathon runner and current triathlete who enjoys golf, bicycling, and spending time with family.

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