First Charter was founded in 1888 and has enjoyed steady growth over the years as a result of innovative product offerings and sound business strategies. The foundation of First Charter rests upon three conceptual pillars: Relationship Banking – the way we interact with our customers, Exceptional Service – the way we distinguish ourselves, and Community Banking – the way we are organized. These concepts drive the way we communicate with the marketplace, our customers, our shareholders and each other.

First Charter Corporation (NASDAQ: FCTR), headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a regional financial services company with assets of $4.8 billion and is the holding company for First Charter Bank. First Charter operates 60 financial centers, four insurance offices, and 137 ATMs in North Carolina and Georgia, and also operates loan origination offices in Asheville, North Carolina and Reston, Virginia. First Charter provides businesses and individuals with a broad range of financial services, including banking, financial planning, wealth management, investments, insurance, and mortgages.