Colin Burns joins Greenwood Capital team
October 31, 2024
Greenwood Capital announced 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.
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About Greenwood Capital
Founded in 1983 in Greenwood, South Carolina, Greenwood Capital specializes in investment advisory and management services, offering a variety of services for the individual as well as institutional clientele. Greenwood Capital is recognized as one of the largest independent investment firms in the Southeast, managing $1.7 billion in assets nationwide. Prior to 2001, Greenwood Capital Associates and the term “Firm” refers to Greenwood Capital Associates, Inc. (GCAI) which was established in 1983. On or about June 29, 2001, Greenwood Capital Associates, LLC acquired substantially all the assets of GCAI, a sub-chapter S corporation. Greenwood Capital Associates, LLC registration dates back from 2001.
