August 1, 2025
Bond, Cooper, and Pyles are New Principals of the Firm
GREENVILLE S.C. – Greenwood Capital is pleased to announce three additional employee owners to the firm. Claud W. (Will) Bond IV, John W. Cooper, and Dr. Mark K. Pyles all recently joined the ranks of employee ownership.
“With 40% of our employees now holding ownership in Greenwood Capital, we’re especially proud to welcome Will Bond, John Cooper, and Mark Pyles as partners in the future of our firm,” said Walter B. Todd III, President and CIO of Greenwood Capital. “They bring exceptional dedication and unique insight to our leadership team. Their ownership not only reflects their commitment to Greenwood Capital but also ensures our clients and community benefit from leaders who are invested, both personally and professionally, in the success of those we serve.”
Bond, Senior Trading Manager, has been a crucial part of the firm’s trading and operational systems for the past twenty-three years, since joining as the first trader hired in 2002. His storied expertise and commitment to excellence have been instrumental in enhancing trading systems, supporting portfolio managers, and reinforcing Greenwood Capital’s reputation for best-in-class execution and client service.
As Senior Private Client Advisor, Cooper’s work revolves around helping clients develop a complete view of their financial picture. He first joined Greenwood Capital in 2016 and has more than twenty years of credentialed experience in the financial industry. A Greenwood native, he leads the firm’s local philanthropic efforts through his roles with United Way of the Lakelands, the Self Regional Healthcare Foundation, and the S.C. Financial Planning Association.
Dr. Pyles is the most recent addition to Greenwood Capital’s Investment Committee. He first started working with Greenwood Capital in 2022 after an 18-year career in academics at the College of Charleston. Dr. Pyles oversees multiple investment strategies while providing analysis on portfolios, performance, securities, and risk management. He has been an integral part of updating the firm’s portfolio strategies, including the introduction of Alternatives and Active ETF models.
Employee ownership is a core part of Greenwood Capital’s identity, ensuring the firm remains independently managed and deeply connected to its roots in South Carolina. Expanding the ownership team represents a more agile and client-centered approach to wealth and investment management. As the firm continues to grow, cultivating employee ownership remains a strategic priority—one that helps preserve the independence, integrity, and personalized service that clients have come to expect.
In addition to the new principals, three current owners expanded their share: Brian L. Disher, Director of Wealth Management; John D. Wiseman, Director of Fixed Income; and Denise H. Lollis, Chief Operating/Chief Compliance Officer. Walter B. Todd III, President/CIO, and Melissa D. Bane, Senior Private Client Advisor, are also owners; TCB Corporation, the holding company for Countybank, is the firm’s corporate partner.
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 $1.6 billion in assets nationwide.
Greenwood Capital is an SEC registered investment advisory firm. This material has been prepared for information purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on solely for tax, legal or accounting advice.
