Greenville Office Hires New Associate Advisor
Colin J. Burns Joins Greenwood Capital Team
GREENVILLE S.C. – Greenwood Capital is pleased to announce the addition of Colin J. Burns to the wealth team as an Associate Advisor in the Downtown Greenville office, located at 201 W. McBee Ave. In this role, Burns will be supporting senior advisors and nurturing client relationships as part of the team’s holistic approach to wealth management. He is focused on Greenwood Capital’s overarching goal of guiding clients through their financial lives and supporting every stage of their journey.
“We are excited to have Colin join our team,” said Brian L. Disher, Director of Wealth Management. “In his first few weeks, he has already shown a dedication and work ethic that I know will be beneficial to our clients and the firm.”
Burns joined the firm after graduating with his MBA from Roanoke College, where he also worked as a graduate assistant for the Maroon basketball team. He is registered as an investment adviser representative and is currently working towards the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation.
In his new role, Burns is dedicated to ensuring each client has the tools they need to succeed. He said, “I am excited to help people attack the challenges in their financial journey in order to create better and brighter financial futures.”
Burns’ addition to the team is a testament to Greenwood Capital’s continued growth as the firm expands services across the Upstate. According to Walter B. Todd, President and CIO, “As our firm grows, we have been strategic in making sure our clients receive the personalized service that we were founded on forty years ago. Colin’s addition to the team will help us continue to provide in-depth financial planning and customized care for our clients here in the Upstate and across the country.”
Born and raised in Greenville, Burns attended St. Mary’s and St. Joseph’s Catholic Schools and has remained active in both communities. He earned his B.S. in Business Administration with a Concentration in Finance from Roanoke College, where he also played for the basketball team. In keeping with his love of the sport, Burns coaches middle-school basketball on the weekends.
About Greenwood Capital: Founded in 1983 in Greenwood, South Carolina, Greenwood Capital specializes in institutional asset management and wealth management. With specialized teams for Wealth and Investment services, Greenwood Capital offers a variety of services for the individual as well as institutional clientele. Using a top-down approach and direct experience in managing proprietary investment strategies, Greenwood Capital has been recognized as one of the largest independent investment firms in the Southeast, managing more than $1.7 billion in assets nationwide.
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