Mr. Palmer has over eighteen years experience in the trust and financial services field. Mr. Palmer’s primary responsibilities include oversight of Trust Company’s strategic planning and investment committees, while also serving as managing principal of the Raleigh office. Prior to joining Trust Company, Mr. Palmer worked with Central Carolina Bank and First Union National Bank. Mr. Palmer is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).

Mr. Palmer serves on TIAA-CREF’s Board of Financial Advisors. He is also an active member in several professional organizations including The Association of Independent Trust Companies (AITCO), the Wake County Estate Planning Council, Triangle Chapter of Financial Planning Association, and NAPFA. His civic involvement includes membership on the Administrative Board of his church, the UNC Educational Foundation’s Planned Giving Council and the Lacy Foundation Board. His past service includes serving on the boards of North Carolina Amateur Sports and the Raleigh Capitals Athletic Association.

Mr. Palmer is a frequent writer and speaker, having articles published on financial planning and investing. He has been quoted on a variety of financial planning topics by national publications including Investment News, Bloomberg Wealth Manager and SmartMoney.

Mike and his wife, Meredith, have four children. He coaches youth baseball and basketball for the Salvation Army and City of Raleigh youth athletic programs.