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Firm Brochure - Form ADV Part 2A
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Greenwood Capital Associates, LLC. If you have any
questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at (864) 941-4049 or by email at info@greenwoodcapital.com. The
information in this brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or by any state
securities authority.
Additional information about Greenwood Capital Associates, LLC is also available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Greenwood Capital Associates, LLC’s CRD number is: 115015.
Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 3181
Greenwood, SC 29648
Greenwood Office:
425 Main St.
Suite 100
Greenwood, SC 29646
864.941.4049
Greenville Office:
201 W. McBee Ave.
Suite 300
Greenville, SC 29601
864.335.2425
Website:
greenwoodcapital.com
Telephone:
877.369.5390
Email:
info@greenwoodcapital.com
Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
Version Date: 2025.8.4
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Item 2: Material Changes
The following material changes have been made to the brochure since our March 31, 2025, annual filing, and are incorporated into this
filing effective August 4, 2025:
Held Away Assets (Item 4.B, Item 5, Item 8, and Item 12: Greenwood Capital has expanded its services to include the ability to
provide investment advisory services for assets held away on other custodial platforms. Held-away assets are investments that are
not directly held by Greenwood Capital, but rather held in other accounts, often outside of the advisor's direct access. These assets
can include, but are not limited to, 401(k)s, workplace retirement plans, and 529 accounts.
Fee Schedule (Item 5): Greenwood Capital has updated its standard fee schedule, added a minimum fee, and an early account
closer fee, as detailed in this section. Implementation of these fee updates are outlined in a client’s Investment Advisory
Agreement.
The following material changes were effective with our March 31, 2025, annual filing:
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Throughout the document, updates were made to provide clarity and streamline language. Unless noted in the following items,
these updates did not result in material changes.
2.
Item 4.B: Types of Advisory Services
a. Added Model Provider for institutions, other financial advisors, and investment platforms.
b. Removed providing Investment Management to third party administered Group Retirement Plans
3.
Item 5: Fees and Compensation
a. Added the fee schedule and payment of fees information for Model Provider.
b. Removed the fee schedule and payment of fees information for Investment Management for third party administered
Group Retirement Plans.
4.
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
a. Added that Greenwood Capital Associates, LLC is licensed as an insurance agency in the State of SC.
5.
Item 12: Factors Used to Select Custodians and/or Broker-Dealers
a.
Expanded language to more clearly define the potential disadvantages of step-out trades including that step out trades
may result in additional costs, and that clients are responsible for the transaction costs for step-out trades.
b. Expanded language to more clearly define that directed brokerage may result in higher trading expenses and that
directed brokerage clients may be disadvantaged due to the order of trade executions, noting that Greenwood Capital
prioritizes execution for non-brokerage directed accounts.
c.
Further, directed brokerage clients can experience execution delays which could impact the pricing of their trades.
Should you have any questions about these updates, or other questions after reviewing this document, please let us know.
Item 3: Table of Contents
Item 4: Advisory Business ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Item 5: Fees and Compensation .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Item 6: Performance Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management ..................................................................................................... 7
Item 7: Types of Clients ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies & Risk of Investment Loss .............................................................................. 7
Item 9: Disciplinary Information .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations .............................................................................................................. 9
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation/Interest in Client Transactions & Personal Trading .................................................................. 10
Item 12: Brokerage Practices ............................................................................................................................................................. 10
Item 13: Reviews of Accounts ............................................................................................................................................................ 12
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Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation ......................................................................................................................... 12
Item 15: Custody................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Item 16: Investment Discretion ......................................................................................................................................................... 13
Item 17: Voting Client Securities (Proxy Voting) ............................................................................................................................... 13
Item 18: Financial Information........................................................................................................................................................... 13
Brochure Supplement - Form ADV Part 2B ....................................................................................................................................... 14
Item 4: Advisory Business
A. Description of the Advisory Firm
Greenwood Capital Associates, LLC is a South Carolina-based investment advisory firm. Originally founded in 1983 as Greenwood Capital
Associates, Inc., it became SEC-registered in 2001. Since July 31, 2008, it has been primarily owned by TCB Corporation (“TCB”). While TCB is
the majority owner, it does not manage Greenwood Capital and is committed to maintaining our independence as an advisory firm.
Additionally, there are currently eight active employee owners in the Firm.
As of March 1, 2025, Greenwood Capital manages more than $1.6 billion in investment assets. Our Wealth team of Private Client
Advisors provides (B.1) financial planning and (B.2) investment advisory services for individuals, families, foundations, endowments, and
trusts. Our team of Investment Managers develops and provides (B.3) investment management for institutional clients, including
municipalities, healthcare providers, charitable foundations, and higher education institutions, as well as our Wealth clients. We also provide
(B.4) group qualified retirement planning consulting services through a third-party administrator.
B. Types of Advisory Services
1. Financial Planning
We provide comprehensive financial planning to help individuals and families assess their current and future financial situation using
key factors like career plans and financial goals. This may include investment planning, insurance, taxes, retirement, education savings, and
debt management. Our services are primarily available to clients with over $1 million in assets under management, though financial planning
is also offered for a fee (see Item 5) under a separate agreement.
To develop personalized recommendations, we conduct thorough interviews and review relevant financial documents. If you choose to
act on our advice, we prefer to coordinate with your existing legal, tax, and insurance professionals. If needed, we can suggest qualified
professionals, including affiliates of TCB Corporation (including Countybank, Countybank Trust Services, Countybank Mortgage, Countybanc
Insurance Services, Inc., and/or Countybanc Investment Services, Inc.). While we have a financial interest in these affiliated services, we
prioritize our clients' best interests. You are not required to use any recommended services.
2. Investment Advisory Services
Our Private Client Advisors offer investment advice tailored to your individual needs, based on information provided through client
profile questions. This includes assessing your financial situation, risk tolerance, investment horizon, liquidity needs, tax considerations,
investment objectives, estate considerations, and any other relevant issues. You should promptly inform us of any changes in your financial
situation, investment objectives, or needs.
Additionally, based on the nature of our relationship with you and your specific needs, a Private Client Advisor can also provide additional
advisory services, such as Financial Planning (as described above) and Retirement Advice:
Retirement Advice: In advising on your overall investment outlook, we may offer guidance regarding rollovers and distributions from
retirement accounts. We disclose that recommending an increase in assets under management at Greenwood Capital poses a conflict of
interest, but we prioritize our clients’ interests in such recommendations. However, we do not provide tax advice regarding required
minimum distributions (RMDs), and we recommend consulting a tax professional for accurate calculations.
Additionally, we use a third-party platform, Pontera, to manage accounts not held with our custodians, such as employer-sponsored
401(k) plans. Before we begin managing a held-away account, you will receive a link to connect your account to the platform. Once
connected, we review your current investments and update your portfolio utilizing securities available within your plan and/or rebalance as
needed to align with your overall target allocation.
Please note: Clients are responsible for keeping the platform link active to ensure uninterrupted account management. If we detect an
inactive link, we will make our best effort to notify you and resolve the issue.
2. Institutional Investment Management
Investment Management: Our Investment Managers provide discretionary investment management tailored to individual and
institutional investors through various strategies, including Separately Managed Accounts (SMA) and Unified Managed Accounts (UMA).
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Depending on client direction and objectives, we develop either a single investment strategy or a diversified asset allocation portfolio.
Accounts are monitored and rebalanced accordingly.
Sub-Advisory Services: We engage in sub-advisory relationships to provide discretionary investment advisory services to clients of other
Registered Investment Advisers, Broker-Dealers, or Custodians. As the sub-adviser, we manage these accounts in accordance with the
investment direction provided by the client’s investment adviser.
Dual Contract: We act as a portfolio manager for dual contract programs in which the advisory client has hired both their financial
adviser and us to manage their investment assets (as indicated by our Managed Account Program Agreement). Under this Agreement, we
typically meet with the client’s financial adviser and not the advisory client. As the investment manager, we manage these accounts in
accordance with the investment direction provided by the client’s investment adviser of record.
Model Provider: We offer investment model portfolios to institutions, advisors, and platforms seeking professionally managed
strategies. These models are designed based on our research and investment philosophy, allowing third parties to implement them within
their own advisory services.
Consulting Services: We provide investment advice to other Financial Advisers and/or their clients, employee benefit plans, foundations,
endowments, corporate funds, and insurance companies on a contractual basis. If we provide consulting services only, this is on a non-
managed, non-discretionary basis where we do not manage the individual assets, but instead provide advice in regard to economic, market
and investment outlook and investment strategy. We do not manage and therefore will not execute brokerage (trades) for consulting
relationships.
Selection of Other Advisers: In some instances, to further diversify a client’s investment portfolio in accordance with a client’s
investment policy statement, we will recommend a client utilize additional money manager(s) via a sub-advisory or direct relationship.
3. Group Retirement Plans Utilizing a Third-Party Administrator
Greenwood Capital, in partnership with a third-party administrator (TPA), offers investment education consulting for qualified group
retirement plans. This includes guiding plan sponsors on their fiduciary responsibilities and providing participants with general investment
education on topics like diversification, risk and return, and time horizon. Plan sponsors remain responsible for overseeing the services
provided by us and other plan providers.
Class Action Services
Our firm partners with Broadridge's Global Securities Class Action Services to monitor shareholder class action lawsuits and file claims
for eligible clients. Broadridge deducts a contingency fee from any recovered funds before paying clients directly. Clients can opt out by
notifying us in writing.
Services Limited to Specific Types of Investments
Greenwood Capital generally limits its Investment Advisory services and Institutional Investment Management to public equities,
public interest-bearing securities, ETFs, REITs (real estate investment trusts), and mutual funds. In some instances, we might use other
security types – including alternatives such as private equity, private debt, private real estate, hedge funds, and direct placement – to help
diversify a portfolio when applicable.
C. Client Tailored Services and Client Imposed Restrictions
We tailor investment portfolio(s) to meet each client’s Investment Advisory (B.1) and Investment Management (B.2) needs, using SMAs
or UMAs. Clients can request restrictions in investing in certain securities or types of securities following their values or beliefs, but if these
limit our ability to manage the account effectively, we may need to end the relationship.
D. Wrap Fee Programs
Greenwood Capital does not currently take part in any wrap fee programs.
E. Amounts Under Management
Greenwood Capital Associates, LLC has the following assets under management:
Discretionary Amounts:
Non-discretionary Amounts:
Date Calculated:
$1.668 billion
$0
February 28, 2025
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Item 5: Fees and Compensation
A. Fee Schedule
Greenwood Capital operates on a fee-only basis. For Investment Advice, clients incur separate and additional fees for investment
advisory/management, trading execution, and custodial services, or a bundled fee for trading execution and custodial services.
Investment Advisory and Institutional Investment Management: These fees are negotiable depending upon the needs of the client and
complexity of the situation; the final fee schedule is included in a written agreement. Greenwood Capital fees are calculated and paid
quarterly in arrears, based on the average month-end managed market value of the account, including cash, and accrued income. Clients
can terminate their contract by providing written notice as outlined in the written agreement.
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Investment Advisory Fees
The standard investment advisory fee is 1% of discretionary assets under management, including cash and cash equivalents.
The Investment Advisory Fees and minimum account balance requirement (as stated in this document) are negotiable. Factors considered
for negotiating the Investment Advisory Fee include, but are not limited to, the amount of assets to be invested, the complexity of the
engagement, the anticipated number of meetings and servicing needs, related accounts, future earning capacity, anticipated future
additional assets, and other factors. As a result, similar clients could pay different fees, which will correspondingly affect a client’s net account
performance.
Additionally, effective August 4, 2025, Greenwood Capital has implemented a minimum fee of $150 per calendar quarter. If the calculated
fee for the quarter is $150 or greater for the quarter, the calculated fee will be utilized. The calculated or minimum fee are prorated for the
numbers of days the accounts is open during the quarter.
2.
Institutional Investment Management
Type of Account
Annual Management Fee
100% Equity
Large Cap, Tax-Managed Large Cap, Dividend & Income, SMID Cap
.50%
.35%
.50%
100% Fixed Income
Balanced Allocation
ETF Diversified Asset Allocation
Passive/Active UMA Strategic Asset Allocation
First $2,000,000
Next $1,000,000
Balance above $3,000,000
1.00%
.80%
.60%
3. Group Retirement Plans Utilizing a Third-Party Administrator
Service
Annual Fee
Investment Education Consulting
.50% (minimum $500)
In regard to all investment advisory fees, if the client terminates their relationship within six months of the account’s start date (defined as
the date of the first contribution), Greenwood Capital will assess an early account closure fee in the amount of $150.00 (one hundred fifty
dollars), which shall be due upon termination
Other Services
Financial Planning Fees: Private Client Advisors offer financial planning services on a case-by-case basis as outlined in a Financial Planning
Engagement Letter. As a stand-alone service, Greenwood Capital charges a one-time fee of $3,500, collected prior to commencing the
financial plan. If the stand-alone engagement results in investment assets under management with Greenwood Capital, a portion of the
$3,500 fee will be deducted each quarter from the first four full calendar quarters after the new account(s) are opened, up to the full amount
of the financial planning fee. If the advisory fees during the first four full calendar quarters do not exceed the financial planning fee,
Greenwood Capital will retain the difference between the $3,500 financial planning fee and the investment advisory fee. Based on the nature
of the financial planning relationship, Greenwood Capital reserves the right to waive the fee as opposed to rebating future investment
advisory fees.
We also reserve the right to charge for financial planning services when requested by other Financial Advisers, Broker-Dealers, and/or
Custodians through Sub-Advisory and Dual Contract Agreements. Greenwood Capital will fully disclose these fees, which the client must
acknowledge in writing before proceeding.
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Retirement Advice: Greenwood Capital does not charge separately for assisting clients in reviewing their Required Minimum Distribution
or advice regarding retirement plan rollover or distributions.
For held away accounts managed using the Pontera platform, fees are calculated and paid quarterly in arrears, based on the average
month-end managed market value of the account, including cash, and accrued income. A 40% discount on the standard investment advisory
fee is applied to accounts managed on the Pontera platform.
Sub-Advisory and Dual Contract Fees: Fees are negotiable depending upon the needs of the client and the complexity of the situation;
the final fee schedule is included in the written agreement. Greenwood Capital fees are typically paid quarterly in arrears, based on the
average month-end managed market value of the account, including cash, and accrued income. Other financial advisors/custodians may
have different fee calculation methods, which will be stated in their agreements with their clients. Financial advisors/custodians can
terminate their contract with Greenwood Capital by providing written notice as outlined in the written agreement.
Model Provider Fees: Fees are calculated either as a percentage of assets or at a flat rate, as agreed upon and documented in the Model
Provider Agreement.
Consulting Service Fees: Fees are calculated either as a percentage of assets as described in the section above (“Investment Advisory
and Institutional Asset Management Fees”) or some other agreed upon fee as documented in the Consulting Agreement.
Selection of Other Advisers Fees: If Greenwood Capital recommends a client utilize additional money manager(s) via a sub-advisory
relationship, the client will pay separate fees to the sub-adviser. Before recommending/selecting sub-advisers for a client, we will ensure
those other adviser(s) are a registered investment adviser.
B. Payment of Fees
Payment of Investment Advisory and Institutional Investment Management Fees: The method in which fees are calculated and paid is
outlined and agreed upon in the written agreement. Clients typically authorize us to instruct custodians to debit their account(s) for the
calculated fee.
Payment for Retirement Consulting: The method in which fees are calculated and paid is outlined and agreed upon in the written
agreement and are either paid from the Group Retirement Plan assets or directly by the plan sponsor.
Payment of Financial Planning Fees: The specific way fees are calculated and charged will be agreed upon in a Financial Planning
Engagement Letter prior to executing a financial plan.
Payment for Retirement Advice: There are no fees for providing retirement advice as described in Item 4: Advisory Business.
Retirement Advice (Held Away Assets): Fees are generally debited from a taxable account held at Greenwood Capital.
Payment of Sub-Advisory and Dual Contract Fees: The method in which fees are calculated and paid is outlined and agreed upon in the
written agreement. Fees may be paid by the discretionary advisor, or clients will authorize us to instruct custodians to debit their account(s)
for the calculated fee.
Payment of Model Services: Payment terms are agreed upon in a Model Provider Agreement prior to initiating services. Greenwood
Capital receives no direct or indirect compensation associated with any transaction/account fees and expenses that may be associated with
implementing investment model for clients.
Payment of Consulting Services: Payment terms are agreed upon in a Consulting Agreement prior to initiating services. Depending on
the nature of the client’s investment management relationship, Greenwood Capital consulting clients typically pay fees and expenses related
to the investment of their assets for custodians, mutual funds, brokerage, and other transaction costs to those providers. However,
Greenwood Capital receives no direct or indirect compensation associated with such transaction/account fees and expenses.
Payment of Other Adviser’s Fees: Client authorizes Greenwood Capital to invoice the custodian directly, when appropriate, for Other
Adviser’s fees when due, and client authorizes Greenwood Capital to instruct custodian/broker-dealer to debit the account for said fee,
unless otherwise negotiated/documented.
Other Information Regarding the Payment of Fees: Fees associated with assets under management are calculated based on the total
market value of the account, including cash, based on the terms in a written agreement. Greenwood Capital does not manage or assess a
fee on client assets designated as “no fee” as indicated by assets in an unsupervised account. Greenwood Capital assumes no responsibility
for the market performance or reporting of unsupervised assets, which may be included on client statements for reference only if provided
by the custodian. From time-to-time clients will request that we execute a trade in an unsupervised account. When this occurs, Greenwood
Capital charges no fees for this courtesy; the client will incur any transaction fees from the custodian and/or broker-dealer and the trades
are recorded as non-discretionary.
Due to the timing of billing, accounts billed on assets under management that are opened or closed during a billing period will be
charged a prorated fee. Upon termination of any account, any unpaid fees will be due and payable. Depending on timing during the quarter,
and client’s payment method, pro-rated fees could be billed separately instead of debited from a client’s account.
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C. Clients Are Responsible for Third Party Fees
Clients are responsible for the payment of all third-party fees (for example: custodian fees, brokerage fees, transaction fees, third-party
administrators, other investment advisors, recordkeepers, etc.). These fees are separate and distinct from the fees and expenses charged by
Greenwood Capital. All fees paid to Greenwood Capital are separate and distinct from the fees and expenses charged by mutual funds and
ETFs to their shareholders. These fees and expenses are described in each fund’s prospectus, and will typically include a management fee,
other fund expenses, and a possible distribution fee. If the fund also imposes a sales charge, a client could pay an initial or deferred sales
charge, which Greenwood Capital does not participate in, but the client’s selected custodian may (refer to your custodial agreement and/or
statement for additional information). A client could invest in mutual funds or ETFs directly, without the services of Greenwood Capital. In
that case, the client would not receive the services provided by us which are designed, among other things, to assist the client in determining
which ETF(s) and/or mutual fund(s) are most appropriate to each client’s financial situation and objectives. Accordingly, the client should
review both the fees charged by a fund and the fee charged by us to fully understand the total amount of fees to be paid by the client and
to evaluate the advisory services being provided.
For additional fees associated with held away assets, clients should refer to the plan documents for the held away assets, such as the
Summary Plan Documents for qualified retirement plans, such as 401(k) plans offered by a client’s employer.
Class Action Services: We use Broadridge's Global Securities Class Action Services to monitor class action shareholder lawsuits and file
claims on behalf of clients to participate in cases where they may be eligible to receive proceeds due to legal settlements. In the event a
recovery is made, processing class action claims is subject to a contingency fee assessed directly by Broadridge. The client receives 80% of
the total reimbursement of securities class actions settlements collected by Broadridge, paid directly to the client account, while 20% is
retained by Broadridge as compensation for managing the filing process. Greenwood Capital does not receive any portion of the contingency
fee; and there are no fees assessed by Broadridge if a recovery is not made. Clients may opt out of this service by advising us in writing.
D. Prepayment of Fees
Greenwood Capital collects its fees in arrears. It does not collect fees in advance.
E. Outside Compensation for the Sale of Securities to Clients
Greenwood Capital, and its supervised persons, do not accept any compensation for the sale of securities or other investment products,
(including asset-based sales charges or service fees from the sale of mutual funds) for assets held in Greenwood Capital accounts.
Item 6: Performance Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Greenwood Capital does not manage performance-based fee accounts (fees based on a share of capital gains on or capital appreciation
of the assets of a client) and does not have any side-by-side management agreement in place.
Item 7: Types of Clients
We generally provide investment advisory services and investment management to the following types of clients:
Individuals
High-Net-Worth Individuals
Banks and Thrift Institutions
Pension and Profit-Sharing Plans
Charitable Organizations
Corporations or Other Business Entities
State or Municipal Government Entities
Other Investment Advisers
Our stated account minimum of $250,000 can be waived, based on the overall client relationship, financial objectives over time, and
the complexity of the situation.
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies & Risk of Investment Loss
A. Methods of Analysis and Investment Strategies
Methods of Analysis
For assets managed by our Investment Committee, the Committee analyzes investments using fundamental, technical, cyclical,
and active risk methods. Fundamental analysis involves the analysis of financial statements, the general financial health of a company, the
relative valuation and growth profile, and/or the analysis of management or competitive advantages. Technical analysis involves the analysis
of past market data to identify patterns in performance charts. We use this technique to help identify favorable conditions for buying and/or
selling a security. Cyclical analysis involves the analysis of business cycles to find favorable conditions for buying and/or selling securities.
Active risk analysis involves being benchmark-aware and measuring and managing exposure to risk elements in relation to the benchmark of
the strategy.
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Investment Strategies
For our proprietary investment strategies, our Investment Committee meets weekly to assess economic trends, interest rates, earnings
data, and policy shifts to adjust sector and company weightings in our strategies. For fixed income, we use a top-down approach to manage
maturity, credit quality, and industry exposure, aiming to preserve capital and maximize returns with investment-grade bonds. We may use
long-term and short-term trading or covered options.
Held Away Assets
In managing Held Away Assets, our private client advisors analyze available data from plan sponsors regarding investment selections
within the plan sponsor provided qualified retirement plan. Our Investment Committee does not review Plan Sponsor selected securities
available within a client’s qualified retirement plan.
Investing in securities involves a risk of loss that you, as a client, should be prepared to bear.
B. Material Risks Involved
Methods of Analysis
Fundamental analysis focuses on a company’s value and future earnings potential, aiming to invest in undervalued stocks. The risk is
that the market may not recognize the stock’s true value or that such stocks remain out of favor.
Technical analysis uses past market trends to predict future stock movements. The risk is that past performance may not indicate future
results, as markets don’t always follow patterns.
Cyclical analysis assumes markets move in repeatable cycles. The risk is that these patterns may not always hold, and widespread use
of this strategy could alter the cycles.
Active risk analysis compares investments to a benchmark. Risks include the benchmark declining in value, evolving over time, or the
strategy becoming too similar to the benchmark, limiting differentiation.
Investment Strategies
Long-term trading is designed to capture market rates of both return and risk. Frequent trading, when done, can affect investment
performance, particularly through increased brokerage, other transaction costs, and taxes. Short-term trading, and options writing generally
hold greater risk, and clients should be aware that there is a material risk of loss using any of those strategies.
Investing in securities involves a risk of loss that you, as a client, should be prepared to bear.
C. Risks of Specific Securities Utilized
Summary of Risks
Investing in securities involves a risk of loss, and Greenwood Capital cannot guarantee specific investment goals. Investments are not
deposits or obligations of any bank, endorsed or guaranteed by any bank, or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or
any other government agency. Clients could lose money.
With any investment there is systematic market risk that the value of an investment could decline in price because of a broad stock
market decline. Markets generally move in cycles, with periods of rising prices followed by periods of falling prices. The value of the
investment will tend to increase or decrease in response to these movements. Further, there is management risk that a strategy may not
produce the intended result. There may also be the risk of identifying a buyer for certain illiquid securities.
The specific risk associated with a particular strategy depends on the securities used and the extent to which the strategy employs
certain portfolio management techniques. Not all risks apply to each strategy. Core factors used by a specific investment strategy might fall
out of favor and underperform versus the overall stock market and/or the benchmark index.
There are also inherent operational and technological risk in managing portfolios, such as the risk of cyber-attacks, disruptions or failures
that affect service providers, counterparties, market participants, or issuers of securities that could adversely affect the investment.
Greenwood Capital has an information security program intended to identify risks within its infrastructure, and various policies and
procedures to address and respond to risks as identified within our infrastructure. These inherent operational and technological risks are
also present at third-party providers in managing and servicing your account. Greenwood Capital’s vendor management program is
structured to conduct regular due diligence on other providers; however, we must also rely on the policies, procedures and safeguards of
third-party providers as communicated to and documented by us.
Security Level Risks
Equity: A security that generally refers to buying shares of stocks in return for receiving a future payment of dividends and capital gains
if the value of the stock increases. An equity security could lose value due to company specific factors such as management decisions,
adverse events, etc. Risk levels tend to be higher in equity securities the smaller the capitalization scale of the company as smaller companies
can be more vulnerable to market and industry changes than investment in larger companies. Lastly, risk levels in equity securities also vary
by market sector/industry as risks associated with various types of business can be more pronounced in various market cycles, and by market
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geography as the risks associated with foreign investments are more pronounced in connection with international and/or emerging markets
than domestic (US) markets.
Fixed Income: A security that is designed to pay fixed periodic payments in the future that, depending on duration, will involve economic
risks such as inflationary risk, interest rate risk, and default risk. Inflationary risk occurs when the yield on the fixed income investment does
not keep pace with the cost of inflation. Interest rate risk is when the value of the investment declines due to an increase in interest rates.
Default risk is the risk of the issuer not being able to abide by the terms of the fixed income agreement.
Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) and Mutual Funds: Investing in ETFs/mutual funds carries the risk of capital loss. ETFs/mutual funds have
costs that lower investment returns. These securities can be designed to emulate fixed income, equity, investment alternatives, various asset
allocations, and risk tolerances; associated risks are in-line with the security the ETF is designed to emulate. There is an inherent risk involved
when purchasing an ETF or mutual fund as it could decrease in value and the investment could incur a loss.
Alternative Investments: Alternative investments are often more complex than traditional investment vehicles, and have less
transparency, lower liquidity, and higher fees. Because of these factors, alternative investments are generally considered materially more
risky than traditional, listed security investing. Even with careful and comprehensive due diligence, alternative investments may be subject
to complete loss of principal. If, after the initial investment is made, market conditions change in a manner that is detrimental to the
investment, liquidity restrictions may prevent an investor from liquidating the position and avoiding substantial loss. Commissions to buy and
sell alternative assets may be substantially higher than standard commission rates and some custodians charge annual holding fees for
alternative assets. High fees diminish the investment returns of alternative assets.
Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT): REITs have specific risks including valuation due to cash flows, dividends paid in stock rather than
cash, and the payment of debt resulting in dilution of shares. Real Estate Funds: These funds face several kinds of risk that are inherent in
this sector of the market. Liquidity risk, market risk and interest rate risk are just some of the factors that can influence the gain or loss that
is passed on to the investor. Liquidity and market risk tend to have a greater effect on funds that are more growth-oriented, as the sale of
appreciated properties depends upon market demand. Conversely, interest rate risk impacts the amount of dividend income that is paid by
income-oriented funds.
Hedge Funds: These are not suitable for all investors and involve a high degree of risk due to several factors that typically contribute to
above average gains or significant losses. Such factors include leveraging or other speculative investment practices, commodity trading,
complex tax structures, a lack of transparency in the underlying investments, and generally the absence of a secondary market.
Long-term Trading: Designed to capture market rates of both return and risk. Due to its nature, a long-term investment strategy can
expose clients to various other types of risk that will typically surface at various intervals during the time the client owns the investments.
These risks include but are not limited to inflation (purchasing power) risk, interest rate risk, economic risk, market risk, and
political/regulatory risk. Short-term Trading: Risks include liquidity, economic stability, and inflation.
Options Writing: Involves a contract to purchase/sell a security at a given price, not necessarily at market value, depending on the
market. Options writing can lose value over time because there is an expiration date, whereas stocks do not have an expiration date. Options
owners also do not receive the benefits of owning stocks unless a call option is exercised; and conversely, an owner of a put option that also
owns the underlying stock, would have related risks.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. Investing in securities involves a risk that you should be prepared to bear.
Item 9: Disciplinary Information
There are no disciplinary matters to report, including criminal or civil actions, administrative proceedings, or self-regulatory organization
proceedings.
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
A. Registration as a Broker/Dealer or Broker/Dealer Representative
Neither Greenwood Capital, nor its representatives, are registered as, or have pending applications to become, a broker/dealer or
representatives of a broker/dealer.
B. Futures Commission Merchant, Commodity Pool Operator, or a Commodity Trading Adviser Registration
Neither Greenwood Capital, nor its representatives, are registered as, or have pending applications to become, a Futures Commission
Merchant, Commodity Pool Operator, or a Commodity Trading Adviser.
C. Registration Relationships Material to this Advisory Business and Possible Conflicts of Interests
TCB Corporation presently holds an 83% ownership stake in Greenwood Capital Associates, LLC. Additionally, TCB operates as the parent
company for its wholly owned subsidiary, Countybank, which encompasses Countybank Trust Services and Countybank Mortgage. At the
direction of clients, Countybank Trust Services provides trustee and/or custodial services for our clients. It is possible that clients of
Greenwood Capital may also be clients of Countybank or its affiliates, including Countybanc Insurance Services, Inc., and/or Countybanc
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Investment Services, Inc. However, clients are under no obligation to procure any products, whether insurance or investments, from any
entity within the TCB family of companies.
Greenwood Capital extends sub-advisory services to Countybank Trust Services, an affiliated qualified custodian. Countybank Trust
Services retains autonomy in deciding whether to engage Greenwood Capital for investment management services for its clients. Certain
representatives of our firm hold licenses as insurance agents and Greenwood Capital Associates, LLC is licensed as an insurance agency in
the State of SC. Periodically, our insurance licensed advisers may offer clients insurance advice or recommend insurance products. Clients
should understand that if they act on a recommendation to purchase life insurance or other insurance solutions, Greenwood Capital, and
the licensed insurance agent, who is also an investment adviser representative, will share in the revenue generated through Countybanc
Insurance Services, Inc. from the issued insurance policy. Greenwood Capital consistently operates in the best interests of its clients and
clients are under no obligation to act on insurance recommendations provided by any Greenwood Capital representative acting in their
capacity as an insurance agent, or through Countybanc Insurance Services, Inc., an affiliate of Greenwood Capital.
D. Selection of Other Advisers or Managers and How This Adviser is Compensated for Those Selections
To further diversify a client’s investment portfolio, we could recommend clients utilize additional money managers via a sub-advisory
relationship. We do not receive any direct or indirect compensation from other advisers.
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation/Interest in Client Transactions & Personal Trading
A. Code of Ethics
Greenwood Capital utilizes a written Code of Ethics that covers the following areas: Compliance with Laws and Regulations, Standards
of Business Conduct, Prohibited Purchases and Sales, Personal Securities Transactions, Reporting Code of Ethics Violations, Disclosure, and
Recordkeeping. Our Code of Ethics is available for review upon request to any client or prospective client.
B. Recommendations Involving Material Financial Interests
We do not recommend clients buy or sell any security in which we or a related person has a material financial interest.
C. Investing Personal Money in the Same Securities as Clients; and
D. Trading Securities At/Around the Same Time as Clients’ Securities
From time to time, employees of Greenwood Capital may engage in personal transactions involving securities that are also
recommended to clients. This scenario presents an opportunity for employees to buy or sell the same securities before or after
recommending them to clients, potentially resulting in the employee benefiting from market activity generated by client trades in the same
securities. To address this conflict of interest, Greenwood Capital instructs its employees, when aware, to prioritize client transactions over
their own when similar securities are being bought or sold.
Greenwood Capital actively monitors all reportable employee personal trading activity and assesses the timing of employee trades in
comparison to client trades. If an employee is found to have been aware of a client trade in the same security at the same time as their own
trade, the employee will forfeit any profits earned above a de minimis amount. This measure ensures that the interests of clients are
prioritized and that employees conduct themselves with integrity and transparency in their personal trading activities. If the employee is in
a position to have known of a client trade in the same security (“investing personal money in the same securities as clients”) and at the same
time (“trading securities at/account the same time as clients’ securities) as their own trade, the employee relinquishes any profits that
resulted above a de minimis amount.
Item 12: Brokerage Practices
A. Factors Used to Select Custodians and/or Broker-Dealers
Greenwood Capital does not hold custody of client assets but may be deemed to have constructive custody if authorized to direct your
custodian to deduct fees (see Item 15—Custody). Your assets must be held with a qualified custodian of your choice, provided we receive
automated data from them. While we do not open accounts, we can assist in the process. Unless you direct otherwise, we may use additional
brokers beyond your custodian to execute trades.
When selecting broker-dealers, we consider factors such as research quality, existing relationships, pricing, execution efficiency, and
reputation. Our priority is best execution, not just transaction cost.
Greenwood Capital does not select the broker-dealer for Held Away Assets. Trades are initiated through the Pontera Platform and are
executed in accordance with the client’s qualified retirement plan.
Research and Other Soft-Dollar Benefits
Under Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, we may pay a broker-dealer a commission exceeding the amount charged
by another broker-dealer for the same transaction, under certain circumstances. This practice, known as a "soft dollar" arrangement,
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acknowledges the value of brokerage and research services provided. By using client brokerage commissions (or markups/markdowns) to
obtain research or other services, we benefit by not having to produce or pay for these services ourselves. However, this creates a conflict
of interest in recommending a specific broker-dealer, as we receive an economic benefit in making the recommendation.
The recommendation of a specific broker-dealer is based in part on the economic benefit to us and not solely on the nature, cost, or
quality of custody and brokerage services provided to clients. Therefore, commissions/fees for transactions executed through the broker-
dealer could be higher than commissions/fees available if you use another broker-dealer. Unless a client indicates a specific broker-dealer
where we do not have a soft dollar arrangement, client accounts are available to participate in soft dollar arrangements. We receive soft
dollar products and services in addition to the services outlined in our advisory agreements. Research furnished by broker-dealers is used in
servicing some or all clients. We also use this research for accounts that did not pay commissions to the broker-dealer providing the research.
These services include furnishing advice on securities, effecting transactions, and providing analyses and reports on various financial
aspects. Soft dollar benefits are received through various channels, including written materials, access to technology, and direct interactions
with individuals such as analysts.
Brokerage Step-Outs
Greenwood Capital employs “step-out trades” when we determine that they facilitate better execution for certain client trades. Step-
out trades involve transactions initially placed at one broker-dealer and then “stepped out” to another broker-dealer for credit. These trades
benefit clients by finding natural buyers or sellers of specific securities, enabling us to execute larger block trades more efficiently, or
accessing greater liquidity for particular securities.
Unless otherwise directed by the client, we may use step-out trades for any account. Additionally, we utilize step-out trades to
accommodate a client’s directed brokerage mandate. However, there is no assurance that we will be able to step-out trades or achieve
overall best execution through this method. In certain cases, step-out trades may result in additional costs, including per-share charges or
soft dollar brokerage fees, which could increase overall trading expenses. If we believe it is in the client’s best interest, we may use step-out
trades to participate in soft dollar benefits.
Brokerage Dual Contract Programs
Clients participating in dual contract programs should understand that the primary investment adviser may direct us to use a designated
broker-dealer for securities transactions. In such cases, we may not be able to negotiate fees or obtain overall best execution from these
directed broker-dealers. To access all available liquidity, we may utilize step-out trades as permitted by the financial adviser in a dual contract.
If we execute a step-out trade for one of these clients to obtain best execution, the client will bear the transaction costs for those stepped-
out trades, including potential mark-ups, mark-downs, or additional commissions.
Brokerage for Client Referrals
Greenwood Capital does not direct client transactions in exchange for referrals. However, clients referred to us by broker-dealers
typically direct us to execute transactions through the referring broker-dealer. This creates a conflict of interest between obtaining best
execution and receiving future client referrals from that broker-dealer when utilizing a broker-dealer other than the referring broker-dealer
is an option.
Clients Directing Which Broker-Dealer/Custodian to Use
All clients are allowed to direct brokerage and custodial services through their written agreement if we have an operational relationship
with the client's preferred broker-dealer/custodian. However, directing brokerage may result in higher trading expenses, as we may not be
able to aggregate orders to reduce transaction costs. Additionally, directed brokerage clients may be systematically disadvantaged due to
the order execution sequence, which prioritizes non-broker-directed accounts. If permitted by the Financial Adviser in the Managed Account
Agreement and deemed in the best interest of the client, we may use step-out transactions for both fixed and equity trades. We may be
unable to achieve the most favorable execution of client transactions if clients choose to direct brokerage.
Trade Allocation
It is Greenwood Capital’s procedure to prioritize trade orders for non-broker directed clients over directed brokerage clients. Due to
this order prioritization, directed brokerage clients may experience execution delays, which could impact the pricing of their trades and lead
to less favorable execution. If applicable, investment models will be updated in conjunction with our non-broker directed clients. When
multiple traders are executing a model strategy trade, order placement could occur simultaneously. Not all investment advisers allow their
clients to direct brokerage. We evaluate our order placement quarterly to determine if our methodology advantages/disadvantages specific
client types.
B. Aggregating (Block) Trading for Multiple Client Accounts
When available, we utilize block trading to aggregate orders across multiple client accounts, aiming to achieve better execution and
lower costs. Clients participating in block trades receive an average price across all executed transactions. If an order is only partially filled,
allocations are made on a pro-rata basis for non-broker directed accounts, while directed accounts may be allocated differently per their
broker's policy.
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Clients who have directed us to use a specific broker-dealer may be excluded from block trades, which could result in higher costs or
less favorable execution compared to non-directed clients. Some broker-dealers do not allow participation in block trading, which may limit
execution quality for directed brokerage accounts. In these cases, clients may not receive the benefits of aggregated execution.
Greenwood Capital continuously monitors execution quality across all broker-dealers to ensure our practices align with our duty of best
execution. However, clients who impose brokerage restrictions should understand that they may incur higher costs and experience reduced
execution efficiency as a result.
Item 13: Reviews of Accounts
A. Frequency & Nature of Periodic Reviews
Client accounts undergo annual reviews to assess any changes in suitability factors. Additionally, accounts are reviewed quarterly to
ensure adherence to client investment and asset allocation strategies. Reviews are also conducted in response to triggering events such as
the receipt of new funds, changes in financial status, significant shifts in the market environment, or requests to liquidate a substantial
portion of the portfolio. The assigned advisers or Investment Committee conduct reviews with support from Compliance and Operations
team members.
Financial planning accounts are reviewed upon the creation and delivery of the financial plan by the presenting adviser. There is a single
level of review encompassing the entire process of creating the financial plan. Financial plans are typically updated annually based on relevant
information provided by the client, such as changes in income, retirement status, and other pertinent factors.
B. Factors That Will Trigger a Non-Periodic Review of Client Accounts
Non-periodic reviews are typically triggered by significant market, economic, or political events, or by changes in a client's financial
circumstances, such as retirement, job termination, relocation, or inheritance.
C. Content & Frequency of Regular Reports Provided to Clients
Unless otherwise instructed by the client, each client receives a written statement detailing their account assets and value from their
chosen qualified custodian at least annually, but typically on a quarterly basis. Greenwood Capital generally provides quarterly statements
to direct clients and typically does not provide statements to Dual Contract or Sub-Adviser clients, as these clients receive regular reports
directly from those providers.
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
A. Economic Benefits Provided by Third Parties for Advice Rendered to Clients
Greenwood Capital does not receive any economic benefit, directly or indirectly from any third party for advice made to our clients. As
a result of our various business partnerships, we receive full or partial economic benefit through additional products and services made
available to us by those business partnerships, which benefit us but may not directly benefit you or your account. These products and services
assist us in managing and administering our clients’ accounts as well as managing our business. They include investment research, educational
conferences and events, consulting on technology, compliance, legal and business needs, publications and conferences on practice
management, and marketing consulting. We can choose to use none, some or all of these available services.
B. Compensation to Non-Advisory Personnel for Client Referrals
Participating Greenwood Capital employees and consultants that are not advisory personnel will receive a part of the first full year’s
investment advisory fee for any client obtained by Greenwood Capital through the employee’s referral. As part of the TCB family of financial
services, Greenwood Capital participates in an internal referral program. Employees within TCB Corporation that are not employees of
Greenwood Capital will indirectly receive a referral reward for any client obtained by us through the individual’s referral. Greenwood Capital
has entered into a cash compensation agreement directly with eligible employees of Countybank, Countybank Mortgage Services (a division
of Countybank), and Countybanc Insurance Services, Inc. (a subsidiary of Countybank) for solicitation of accounts. Compensation for these
services is detailed in the Agreement between us and each individual participating employee.
Furthermore, Greenwood Capital has entered into a cash compensation agreement with Retirement Strategies & Solutions, LLC (“RS&S”)
for the solicitation of accounts. Compensation for these services is detailed in the agreement between us and RS&S. Other cash compensation
agreements may be executed as appropriate for applicable parties.
Prospects introduced to us through these referral efforts receive a disclosure document detailing the agreement and the calculation
methodology for the compensation provided to the referring party. All paid promoter fees paid under these agreements are included in the
investment advisory fees paid by the client, and no additional charges are imposed to cover these fees.
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Item 15: Custody
Client assets are maintained with qualified custodians. You should receive regular statements from your qualified custodian unless you
have instructed the custodian otherwise. We urge you to carefully review your custodial statements and compare the official custodial
records to the portfolio statements we provide you when indicated by your Investment Advisory Agreement. Based on your relationship with
us, you may not receive portfolio statements. Our statements will vary from custodial statements based on accounting procedures, reporting
dates, pricing sources, or valuation methodologies of certain securities.
Greenwood Capital does not act as a qualified custodian for client assets. However, with written authority, we will invoice your selected
custodian directly for payment of our investment advisory fee when due and you have instructed your custodian to debit your account for
said fee, unless otherwise negotiated. If you chose to allow this direct fee deduction by your custodian, Greenwood Capital has constructive
custody over that account and must have written authorization from you to do so.
At a client’s request, Greenwood Capital will evaluate and potentially implement the ability for Greenwood Capital to process
disbursement requests in accordance with the client’s instructions, as outlined in a Standing Letter of Authorization (SLOA) on file with the
client’s qualified custodian.
Item 16: Investment Discretion
For those client accounts where Greenwood Capital provides ongoing supervision, the client has given us written discretionary authority
over their accounts with respect to securities to be bought or sold and the number of securities to be bought or sold. Details of this
relationship are fully disclosed to the client before any advisory relationship has commenced. The client provides Greenwood Capital
discretionary authority via the written agreement and in the limited power of attorney provision contained in the new account paperwork
and contract between the client and the custodian.
Greenwood Capital does not exercise discretion over individual client accounts invested in private funds. Each client investing in private
funds determines whether and how much to invest, and in which class(es) to participate.
Item 17: Voting Client Securities (Proxy Voting)
If authorized by the client through the Investment Advisory Agreement, Greenwood Capital assumes responsibility for voting proxies
concerning all managed securities within a client's portfolio. To ensure the utmost diligence and alignment with client interests, Greenwood
Capital has adopted and implemented policies and procedures that we believe are reasonably designed to ensure proxies are voted in our
clients’ best interest. As per our policy, we engage an independent vendor, Broadridge, to issue proxy voting guidance, manage the voting
process in accordance with that guidance, and maintain proxy records.
Following Broadridge's guidelines, we typically vote with management on routine matters that are not anticipated to substantially
impact the company or shareholders economically. However, in cases of significant conflicts of interest, we prioritize the client's best interests
and resolve conflicts, accordingly, adhering to our proxy voting policy guidelines.
We coordinate with each custodian to ensure the timely receipt of proxies. Should any custodian encounter limitations in this process,
affected clients will be promptly notified of our inability to vote proxies. Clients retain the right to request a detailed record of proxy votes
cast on their behalf, as well as a full copy of our Proxy Voting Policy & Procedures, available upon request.
Item 18: Financial Information
A. Balance Sheet
Greenwood Capital does not require nor ask for prepayment of any fees in advance and therefore does not need to include a balance
sheet with this brochure.
B. Financial Conditions Reasonably Likely to Impair Ability to Meet Contractual Commitments to Clients
Neither Greenwood Capital nor its management have any financial conditions that are likely to reasonably impair our ability to meet
contractual commitments to clients.
C. Bankruptcy Petitions in Previous Ten Years
Greenwood Capital has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition in the last ten years (or ever).
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Brochure Supplement - Form ADV Part 2B
Investment Advisor Representatives:
Investment Advisory
John W. Cooper, CFP®, Senior Private Client Advisor
Brian L. Disher, CFP®, Director of Wealth Management
Melissa D. Bane, CFP® | CPA | PFS® |ChFC, Senior Private Client Advisor
William M. Coxe, Jr., CRPC®, Private Client Advisor
Anne Thompson, CRPC®, Private Client Advisor
Colin J. Burns, Associate Advisor
Garrett T. Minton, CRPC®, Associate Advisor
Callie M. Roper, Associate Advisor
Investment Management
John D. Wiseman, Director of Fixed Income
Walter B. Todd III, President/Chief Investment Officer
Mark K. Pyles, Ph.D. | CFA®, Director of Multi-Asset Strategies
Claud William “Will” Bond, IV, Senior Trading Manager
John B. Proctor, Advisor Portfolio Specialist
Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 3181
Greenwood, SC 29648
Greenwood Office:
425 Main St.
Suite 100
Greenwood, SC 29646
Greenville Office:
201 W. McBee Ave.
Suite 300
Greenville, SC 29601
Website:
greenwoodcapital.com
Telephone:
(864) 941-4049
Email:
info@greenwoodcapital.com
This brochure supplement provides information about the above-listed investment adviser representatives that supplements
Greenwood Capital Associates, LLC’s disclosure brochure. You should have received a copy of that brochure. Please contact
Denise Lollis, Chief Compliance Officer, if you did not receive Greenwood Capital Associates’ brochure or if you have any
questions about the contents of this supplement. Additional information about our investment adviser representatives is
available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
Version Date: 2025.8.4
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Brian L. Disher, CFP®
Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
CRD (Central Registration Depository) Number: 4535814
Year of Birth: 1973
Formal Education:
Samford University, BA – Psychology, 1996
Samford University, MBA, 2000
Business Background:
Director of Wealth Management, Greenwood Capital, March 2015 to present
Private Client Advisor, Greenwood Capital, March 2010 to Feb 2015
Professional Designation(s):
Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) is a professional certification granted in the United States by the Certified Financial Planner Board of
Standards, Inc. (“CFP® Board”). The CFP® certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation requires financial
planners to hold CFP® certification. It is recognized in the United States and a number of other countries for its (1) high standard of
professional education; (2) stringent code of conduct and standards of practice; and (3) ethical requirements that govern professional
engagements with clients. To attain the right to use the CFP® mark, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the following requirements:
Education: Complete an advanced college-level course of study addressing the financial planning subject areas that CFP® Board’s studies
have determined as necessary for the competent and professional delivery of financial planning services, and attain a Bachelor’s Degree from
a regionally accredited United States college or university (or its equivalent from a foreign university). CFP® Board’s financial planning subject
areas include insurance planning and risk management, employee benefits planning, investment planning, income tax planning, retirement
planning, and estate planning; Examination: Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination, administered in 10
hours over a two-day period, includes case studies and client scenarios designed to test one’s ability to correctly diagnose financial planning
issues and apply one’s knowledge of financial planning to real world circumstances; Experience: Complete at least three years of full-time
financial planning-related experience (or the equivalent, measured as 2,000 hours per year); and Ethics: Agree to be bound by CFP® Board’s
Standards of Professional Conduct, a set of documents outlining the ethical and practice standards for CFP® professionals.
Continuing Education: Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics requirements in
order to maintain the right to continue to use the CFP® marks: Complete 30 hours of continuing education hours every two years, including
two hours on the Code of Ethics and other parts of the Standards of Professional Conduct, to maintain competence and keep up with
developments in the financial planning field; and, Ethics: Renew an agreement to be bound by the Standards of Professional Conduct. The
Standards prominently require that CFP® professionals provide financial planning services at a fiduciary standard of care. This means CFP®
professionals must provide financial planning services in the best interests of their clients. CFP® professionals who fail to comply with the
above standards and requirements may be subject to the CFP® Board’s enforcement process, which could result in suspension or permanent
revocation of their CFP® certification.
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Mr. Disher has not been the subject of any material legal or disciplinary event.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Mr. Disher is not engaged in any business activities other than those related to Greenwood Capital.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
As a direct stockholder of Greenwood Capital Associates, LLC, Mr. Disher receives a share of profits based upon stock ownership. Mr.
Disher is eligible to receive a percentage of the advisory fee paid to us by clients obtained because of his direct or indirect efforts as an
incentive to bring new and maintain business under our management. In addition, Mr. Disher is eligible to receive cash referral bonuses as
part of the relationship with Greenwood Capital’s parent company, TCB Corporation, for successful client referrals made to any of Greenwood
Capital’s related entities. Mr. Disher may also receive a bonus that is based, all or in part, on the number or amount of sales, client referrals,
or new accounts.
If insurance products are purchased through Mr. Disher’s affiliation with Countybanc Insurance Services, Inc., he may receive a share of
the revenue paid to Greenwood Capital. This creates a conflict of interest as there could be a potential incentive for Mr. Disher to make
recommendations based upon the amount of compensation received rather than based upon client needs. The specific costs associated with
any recommended insurance will be explained to a prospect or client upon request. Clients have the option to purchase insurance products
through other agents who are not affiliated with Greenwood Capital.
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Item 6: Supervision
Mr. Disher is supervised by Denise H. Lollis, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. Mrs. Lollis can be reached at (864)
941-4049. Mr. Disher is supervised by requiring that he adhere to our Policies and Procedures and Code of Ethics. Greenwood Capital
monitors the advice that Mr. Disher provides to clients by performing the following reviews:
A review of relevant account opening documentation when the relationship is established,
A daily review of account transactions,
Review custodial information on a quarterly basis to assess account activity,
Perform annual oversight to ensure awareness of your current financial situation, objectives, and individual investment needs,
A review of client correspondence on an as needed basis.
Melissa D. Bane, CPA, PFS®, CFP®, ChFC
Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
CRD (Central Registration Depository) Number: 6200088
Year of Birth: 1962
Formal Education:
Lander University, BS, 1983
Business Background:
Senior Private Client Advisor, Greenwood Capital, LLC May 2018 to present
Private Client Advisor, Greenwood Capital, LLC, May 2013 to May 2018
Professional Designation(s):
Certified Public Accountants (CPA) are licensed and regulated by their state boards of accountancy. While state laws and regulations
vary, the education, experience and testing requirements for licensure as a CPA generally include minimum college education (typically 150
credit hours with at least a baccalaureate degree and a concentration in accounting), minimum experience levels (most states require at
least one year of experience providing services that involve the use of accounting, attest, compilation, management advisory, financial
advisory, tax or consulting skills, all of which must be achieved under the supervision of or verification by a CPA), and successful passage of
the Uniform CPA Examination. In order to maintain a CPA license, states generally require the completion of 40 hours of continuing
professional education (CPE) each year (or 80 hours over a two-year period, or 120 hours over a 3-year period). Additionally, all American
Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) members are required to follow a rigorous Code of Professional Conduct which requires that
they act with integrity, objectivity, due care, competence, fully disclose any conflicts of interest (and obtain client consent if a conflict exists),
maintain client confidentiality, disclose to the client any commission or referral fees, and serve the public interest when providing financial
services.
In addition to the Code of Professional Conduct, AICPA members who provide personal financial planning services are required to follow
the Statement on Standards in Personal Financial Planning Services (the Statement). Most state boards of accountancy define financial
planning as the practice of public accounting and therefore have jurisdiction over CPAs practicing in this discipline; state boards would likely
look to the Statement as the authoritative guidance in this practice area regardless of specific or blanket adoption of AICPA standards.
The Personal Financial Specialist (PFS®) credential demonstrates that an individual has met the minimum education, experience, and
testing required of a CPA in addition to a minimum level of expertise in personal financial planning. To attain the PFS® credential, a candidate
must hold an unrevoked CPA license, certificate, or permit, none of which are in inactive status; fulfill 3,000 hours of personal financial
planning business experience; complete 75 hours of personal financial planning CPE credits; pass a comprehensive financial planning exam
and be an active member of the AICPA. A PFS® credential holder is required to adhere to AICPA’s Code of Professional Conduct and the
Statement on Standards in Personal Financial Planning Services, when providing personal financial planning services. To maintain their PFS®
credential, the recipient must complete 60 hours of financial planning CPE credits every three years. The PFS® credential is administered
through the AICPA.
The Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation program focuses on the comprehensive financial planning process as an
organized way to collect and analyze information on a client's total financial situation; to identify and establish specific financial goals; and
to formulate, implement, and monitor a comprehensive plan to achieve those goals. The ChFC program provides financial planners and
others in the financial services industry with in-depth knowledge of the skills needed to perform comprehensive financial planning for their
clients. Candidates must pass an examination for the following six required courses and two elective courses to earn the ChFC designation:
Required Courses
Financial Planning Applications
Elective Courses
Income Taxation
Investments
The Financial System in the Economy
Estate Planning Applications
Financial Decisions for Retirement
Financial Planning: Process and Environment
Fundamentals of Insurance Planning
Planning for Retirement Needs
Fundamentals of Estate Planning
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As a general rule, candidates should plan to spend 50-70 hours studying for each course. The program can be completed as quickly as a
candidate desires, but most students complete their designation requirements within 15-24 months. Each exam is a two-hour, 100-question,
computer-administered exam. National exams are given throughout the year at local testing centers.
Candidates must meet experience requirements and ethical standards, including three years of business experience immediately
preceding the date of use of the designation; an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited educational institution qualifies as
one year of business experience and, when using formal education as qualifying experience, the remaining two years must immediately
precede the date of the award.
Each designee who falls in one of the following categories must complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years.
Designees who do not fall into one of these categories are exempt from CE requirements:
Licensed insurance agent/broker/consultant
Licensed security representative/registered investment adviser
Financial consultant, attorney, accountant, employee benefits specialist, and any other individual who provides insurance,
employee benefits, financial planning, or estate planning advice and counsel to the public
Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) is a professional certification granted in the United States by the Certified Financial Planner Board of
Standards, Inc. (“CFP® Board”). The CFP® certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation requires financial
planners to hold CFP® certification. It is recognized in the United States and a number of other countries for its (1) high standard of
professional education; (2) stringent code of conduct and standards of practice; and (3) ethical requirements that govern professional
engagements with clients. To attain the right to use the CFP® mark, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the following requirements:
Education: Complete an advanced college-level course of study addressing the financial planning subject areas that CFP® Board’s studies
have determined as necessary for the competent and professional delivery of financial planning services, and attain a Bachelor’s Degree from
a regionally accredited United States college or university (or its equivalent from a foreign university). CFP® Board’s financial planning subject
areas include insurance planning and risk management, employee benefits planning, investment planning, income tax planning, retirement
planning, and estate planning; Examination: Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination, administered in 10
hours over a two-day period, includes case studies and client scenarios designed to test one’s ability to correctly diagnose financial planning
issues and apply one’s knowledge of financial planning to real world circumstances; Experience: Complete at least three years of full-time
financial planning-related experience (or the equivalent, measured as 2,000 hours per year); and Ethics: Agree to be bound by CFP® Board’s
Standards of Professional Conduct, a set of documents outlining the ethical and practice standards for CFP® professionals.
Continuing Education: Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics requirements in
order to maintain the right to continue to use the CFP® marks: Complete 30 hours of continuing education hours every two years, including
two hours on the Code of Ethics and other parts of the Standards of Professional Conduct, to maintain competence and keep up with
developments in the financial planning field; and, Ethics: Renew an agreement to be bound by the Standards of Professional Conduct. The
Standards prominently require that CFP® professionals provide financial planning services at a fiduciary standard of care. This means CFP®
professionals must provide financial planning services in the best interests of their clients. CFP® professionals who fail to comply with the
above standards and requirements may be subject to the CFP® Board’s enforcement process, which could result in suspension or permanent
revocation of their CFP® certification.
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Ms. Bane has not been the subject of any material legal or disciplinary event.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Ms. Bane is also licensed for Life, Accident, and Health Insurance and Greenwood Capital has established a revenue sharing arrangement
with Countybanc Insurance Services, Inc. Countybanc Insurance Services, Inc. is related to Greenwood Capital Associates, LLC through
common ownership.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
As a direct stockholder of Greenwood Capital Associates, LLC, Ms. Bane receives a share of profits based upon stock ownership. Ms.
Bane is eligible to receive a percentage of the advisory fee paid to us by clients obtained because of her direct or indirect efforts as an
incentive to bring new and maintain business under our management. In addition, Ms. Bane is eligible to receive cash referral bonuses as
part of the relationship with Greenwood Capital’s parent company, TCB Corporation, for successful client referrals made to any of Greenwood
Capital’s related entities. Ms. Bane may also receive a bonus that is based, all or in part, on the number or amount of sales, client referrals,
or new accounts.
If insurance products are purchased through Ms. Bane’s affiliation with Countybanc Insurance Services, Inc., commissions may be
earned. This creates a conflict of interest as there could be a potential incentive for Ms. Bane to make recommendations based upon the
amount of compensation received rather than based upon client needs. The specific costs associated with any recommended insurance will
be explained to a prospect or client upon request. Clients have the option to purchase insurance products through other agents who are not
affiliated with Greenwood Capital.
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Item 6: Supervision
Ms. Bane is supervised by Denise H. Lollis, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. Mrs. Lollis can be reached at (864) 941-
4049. Ms. Bane is supervised by requiring that she adhere to our Policies and Procedures and Code of Ethics. Greenwood Capital monitors
the advice that Ms. Bane provides to clients by performing the following reviews:
A review of relevant account opening documentation when the relationship is established,
A daily review of account transactions,
Review custodial information on a quarterly basis to assess account activity,
Perform annual oversight to ensure awareness of your current financial situation, objectives, and individual investment needs,
and
A review of client correspondence on an as needed basis.
John W. Cooper, CFP®
Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
CRD (Central Registration Depository) Number: 2806530
Year of Birth: 1966
Formal Education:
University of South Carolina, BS – Economics & Finance, 1997
Business Background:
Private Client Advisor, Greenwood Capital, LLC, May 2016 to present
Branch Manager, South State Bank (formerly Bank of America), Sep 2004 to May 2016
Professional Designation(s):
Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) is a professional certification granted in the United States by the Certified Financial Planner Board of
Standards, Inc. (“CFP® Board”). The CFP® certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation requires financial
planners to hold CFP® certification. It is recognized in the United States and a number of other countries for its (1) high standard of
professional education; (2) stringent code of conduct and standards of practice; and (3) ethical requirements that govern professional
engagements with clients. To attain the right to use the CFP® mark, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the following requirements:
Education: Complete an advanced college-level course of study addressing the financial planning subject areas that CFP® Board’s studies
have determined as necessary for the competent and professional delivery of financial planning services, and attain a Bachelor’s Degree from
a regionally accredited United States college or university (or its equivalent from a foreign university). CFP® Board’s financial planning subject
areas include insurance planning and risk management, employee benefits planning, investment planning, income tax planning, retirement
planning, and estate planning; Examination: Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination, administered in 10
hours over a two-day period, includes case studies and client scenarios designed to test one’s ability to correctly diagnose financial planning
issues and apply one’s knowledge of financial planning to real world circumstances; Experience: Complete at least three years of full-time
financial planning-related experience (or the equivalent, measured as 2,000 hours per year); and Ethics: Agree to be bound by CFP® Board’s
Standards of Professional Conduct, a set of documents outlining the ethical and practice standards for CFP® professionals.
Continuing Education: Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics requirements in
order to maintain the right to continue to use the CFP® marks: Complete 30 hours of continuing education hours every two years, including
two hours on the Code of Ethics and other parts of the Standards of Professional Conduct, to maintain competence and keep up with
developments in the financial planning field; and, Ethics: Renew an agreement to be bound by the Standards of Professional Conduct. The
Standards prominently require that CFP® professionals provide financial planning services at a fiduciary standard of care. This means CFP®
professionals must provide financial planning services in the best interests of their clients. CFP® professionals who fail to comply with the
above standards and requirements may be subject to the CFP® Board’s enforcement process, which could result in suspension or permanent
revocation of their CFP® certification.
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Mr. Cooper has not been the subject of any material legal or disciplinary event.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Mr. Cooper is also licensed for Life, Accident, and Health Insurance and Greenwood Capital has established a revenue sharing
arrangement with Countybanc Insurance Services, Inc. Countybanc Insurance Services, Inc. is related to Greenwood Capital Associates, LLC
through common ownership.
Mr. Cooper is a member of Greenwood Odd, LLC, Greenwood Even LLC, and Midtown Property Management, LLC, organizations owned
independently to manage his rental property and to provide property management services.
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Item 5: Additional Compensation
Mr. Cooper is eligible to receive a percentage of the advisory fee paid to us by clients obtained because of his direct or indirect efforts
as an incentive to bring new and maintain business under our management. In addition, Mr. Cooper is eligible to receive cash referral bonuses
as part of the relationship with Greenwood Capital’s parent company, TCB Corporation, for successful client referrals made to any of
Greenwood Capital’s related entities. Mr. Cooper may also receive a bonus that is based, all or in part, on the number or amount of sales,
client referrals, or new accounts.
If insurance products are purchased through Mr. Cooper’s affiliation with Countybanc Insurance Services, Inc., commissions may be
earned. This creates a conflict of interest as there could be a potential incentive for Mr. Cooper to make recommendations based upon the
amount of compensation received rather than based upon client needs. The specific costs associated with any recommended insurance will
be explained to a prospect or client upon request. Clients have the option to purchase insurance products through other agents who are not
affiliated with Greenwood Capital.
Item 6: Supervision
Mr. Cooper is supervised by Denise H. Lollis, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. Mrs. Lollis can be reached at (864)
941-4049. Mr. Cooper is supervised by requiring that he adhere to our Policies and Procedures and Code of Ethics. Greenwood Capital
monitors the advice that Mr. Cooper provides to clients by performing the following reviews:
A review of relevant account opening documentation when the relationship is established,
A daily review of account transactions,
Review custodial information on a quarterly basis to assess account activity,
Perform annual oversight to ensure awareness of your current financial situation, objectives, and individual investment needs,
A review of client correspondence on an as needed basis.
William M. Coxe, Jr., CRPC®
Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
CRD (Central Registration Depository) Number: 2620753
Year of Birth: 1972
Formal Education:
University of South Carolina, BA, 1995
University of South Carolina, MBA, 2007
Business Background:
Private Client Advisor, Greenwood Capital, Dec 2017 to present
Wealth Advisor, WCM Global Wealth, LLC, Nov 2016 to Nov 2017
Director of Business Development, University of South Carolina, June 2008 to Nov 2016
Professional Designation(s):
Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor® (CRPC) – is a professional financial planning designation awarded by the College for Financial
Planning. Individuals who hold the CRPC® designation have completed a course of study encompassing pre-and post-retirement needs, asset
management, estate planning and the entire retirement planning process using models and techniques from real client situations.
Additionally, individuals must pass an end-of-course examination that tests their ability to synthesize complex concepts and apply theoretical
concepts to real-life situations. Individuals who hold the CRPC® designation have completed a course of study encompassing pre-and post-
retirement needs, asset management, estate planning and the entire retirement planning process using models and techniques from real
client situations. Additionally, individuals must pass an end-of-course examination that tests their ability to synthesize complex concepts and
apply theoretical concepts to real-life situations. All designees have agreed to adhere to Standards of Professional Conduct and are subject
to a disciplinary process. Designees renew their designation every two-years by completing 16 hours of continuing education, reaffirming
adherence to the Standards of Professional Conduct, and complying with self-disclosure requirements.
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Mr. Coxe has not been the subject of any material legal or disciplinary event.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Mr. Coxe is not engaged in any business activities other than those related to Greenwood Capital.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
Mr. Coxe is eligible to receive a percentage of the advisory fee paid to us by clients obtained because of his direct or indirect efforts as
an incentive to bring new and maintain business under our management. In addition, Mr. Coxe is eligible to receive cash referral bonuses as
part of the relationship with Greenwood Capital’s parent company, TCB Corporation, for successful client referrals made to any of Greenwood
Capital’s related entities. Mr. Coxe may also receive a bonus that is based, all or in part, on the number or amount of sales, client referrals,
or new accounts.
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Item 6: Supervision
Mr. Coxe is supervised by Denise H. Lollis, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. Mrs. Lollis can be reached at (864) 941-
4049. Mr. Coxe is supervised by requiring that he adhere to our Policies and Procedures and Code of Ethics. Greenwood Capital monitors the
advice that Mr. Coxe provides to clients by performing the following reviews:
A review of relevant account opening documentation when the relationship is established,
A daily review of account transactions,
A review of custodial information on a quarterly basis to assess account activity,
Perform annual oversight to ensure awareness of your current financial situation, objectives, and individual investment needs,
A review of client correspondence on an as needed basis.
Anne J. Thompson, CRPC®
Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
CRD (Central Registration Depository) Number: 6496376
Year of Birth: 1971
Formal Education:
Western Carolina University, BA, 1993
Business Background:
Private Client Advisor, Greenwood Capital, Nov 2024 to present
Owner/Consultant, Tel Alt, LLC, Feb 2010 to present
Wealth Advisor, Ballentine Capital Advisors, Inc, March 2023 to Oct 2024
VP, Financial Consultant, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc, May 2019 to March 2023
Shared Employee, Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, May 2019 to March 2023
Professional Designation(s):
Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor® (CRPC) – is a professional financial planning designation awarded by the College for Financial
Planning. Individuals who hold the CRPC® designation have completed a course of study encompassing pre-and post-retirement needs, asset
management, estate planning and the entire retirement planning process using models and techniques from real client situations.
Additionally, individuals must pass an end-of-course examination that tests their ability to synthesize complex concepts and apply theoretical
concepts to real-life situations. Individuals who hold the CRPC® designation have completed a course of study encompassing pre-and post-
retirement needs, asset management, estate planning and the entire retirement planning process using models and techniques from real
client situations. Additionally, individuals must pass an end-of-course examination that tests their ability to synthesize complex concepts and
apply theoretical concepts to real-life situations. All designees have agreed to adhere to Standards of Professional Conduct and are subject
to a disciplinary process. Designees renew their designation every two-years by completing 16 hours of continuing education, reaffirming
adherence to the Standards of Professional Conduct, and complying with self-disclosure requirements.
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Mrs. Thompson has not been the subject of any material legal or disciplinary event.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Mrs. Thompson is the owner of Tel Alt, LLC and Computer/IT Service company. She receives continuing compensation for services
installed at client sites between 2010-2015.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
Mrs. Thompson is eligible to receive a percentage of the advisory fee paid to us by clients obtained because of her direct or indirect
efforts as an incentive to bring new and maintain business under our management. In addition, Mrs. Thompson is eligible to receive cash
referral bonuses as part of the relationship with Greenwood Capital’s parent company, TCB Corporation, for successful client referrals made
to any of Greenwood Capital’s related entities. Mrs. Thompson may also receive a bonus that is based, all or in part, on the number or amount
of sales, client referrals, or new accounts.
If insurance products are purchased through Mrs. Thompson’s affiliation with Countybanc Insurance Services, Inc., she may receive a
share of the revenue paid to Greenwood Capital. This creates a conflict of interest as there could be a potential incentive for Mrs. Thompson
to make recommendations based upon the amount of compensation received rather than based upon client needs. The specific costs
associated with any recommended insurance will be explained to a prospect or client upon request. Clients have the option to purchase
insurance products through other agents who are not affiliated with Greenwood Capital.
Item 6: Supervision
Mrs. Thompson is supervised by Denise H. Lollis, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. Mrs. Lollis can be reached at
(864) 941-4049. Mrs. Thompson is supervised by requiring that she adhere to our Policies and Procedures and Code of Ethics. Greenwood
Capital monitors the advice that Mrs. Thompson provides to clients by performing the following reviews:
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A review of relevant account opening documentation when the relationship is established,
A daily review of account transactions,
A review of custodial information on a quarterly basis to assess account activity,
Perform annual oversight to ensure awareness of your current financial situation, objectives, and individual investment needs,
A review of client correspondence on an as needed basis.Colin J. Burns
Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
CRD (Central Registration Depository) Number: 7551765
Year of Birth: 2000
Formal Education:
Roanoke College, BA, 2023
Roanoke College, MBA, 2024
Business Background:
Associate Advisor, Greenwood Capital, Sept 2024 to present
Research Analyst, Goepper Burkhardt, June 2024 to Sept 2024
Financial Management Intern, UBS, June 2022 – Aug 2022
Mr. Burns also held various part-time positions while pursuing his secondary education.
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Mr. Burns has not been the subject of any material legal or disciplinary event.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Mr. Burns is not engaged in any business activities other than those related to Greenwood Capital.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
Mr. Burns is eligible to receive a percentage of the advisory fee paid to us by clients obtained because of his direct or indirect efforts as
an incentive to bring new and maintain business under our management. In addition, Mr. Burns is eligible to receive cash referral bonuses
as part of the relationship with Greenwood Capital’s parent company, TCB Corporation, for successful client referrals made to any of
Greenwood Capital’s related entities. Mr. Burns may also receive a bonus that is based, all or in part, on the number or amount of sales,
client referrals, or new accounts.
Item 6: Supervision
Mr. Burns is supervised by Denise H. Lollis, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. Mrs. Lollis can be reached at (864)
941-4049. Mr. Burns is supervised by requiring that he adhere to our Policies and Procedures and Code of Ethics. Greenwood Capital monitors
the advice that Mr. Burns provides to clients by performing the following reviews:
A review of relevant account opening documentation when the relationship is established,
A daily review of account transactions,
A review of custodial information on a quarterly basis to assess account activity,
Perform annual oversight to ensure awareness of your current financial situation, objectives, and individual investment needs,
A review of client correspondence on an as needed basis.
Garrett T. Minton, CRPC®
Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
CRD (Central Registration Depository) Number: 7265565
Year of Birth: 1996
Formal Education:
Clemson University, BS, 2019
Business Background:
Associate Advisor, Greenwood Capital, Dec 2024 to present
Financial Solutions Advisor, BOA Merrill Lynch, Oct 2022 to Nov 2024
Customer Experience Rep, Robinhood Markets, Inc, June 2022 to Aug 2022
Customer Experience Rep, Robinhood Financial, May 2021 to Aug 2022
Registered Adviser, The Vanguard Group Inc, July 2020 to May 2021
Non-Registered Person, The Vanguard Group Inc., May 2020 to July 2020
Sales & Use Tax Specialist, Robert Half International, Dec 2019 – Apr 2020
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Bankruptcy Specialist, Robert Half International, May 2019 – Aug 2019
Professional Designation(s):
Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor® (CRPC) – is a professional financial planning designation awarded by the College for Financial
Planning. Individuals who hold the CRPC® designation have completed a course of study encompassing pre-and post-retirement needs, asset
management, estate planning and the entire retirement planning process using models and techniques from real client situations.
Additionally, individuals must pass an end-of-course examination that tests their ability to synthesize complex concepts and apply theoretical
concepts to real-life situations. Individuals who hold the CRPC® designation have completed a course of study encompassing pre-and post-
retirement needs, asset management, estate planning and the entire retirement planning process using models and techniques from real
client situations. Additionally, individuals must pass an end-of-course examination that tests their ability to synthesize complex concepts and
apply theoretical concepts to real-life situations. All designees have agreed to adhere to Standards of Professional Conduct and are subject
to a disciplinary process. Designees renew their designation every two-years by completing 16 hours of continuing education, reaffirming
adherence to the Standards of Professional Conduct, and complying with self-disclosure requirements.
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Mr. Minton has not been the subject of any material legal or disciplinary event.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Mr. Minton is not engaged in any business activities other than those related to Greenwood Capital.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
Mr. Minton is eligible to receive a percentage of the advisory fee paid to us by clients obtained because of his direct or indirect efforts
as an incentive to bring new and maintain business under our management. In addition, Mr. Minton is eligible to receive cash referral bonuses
as part of the relationship with Greenwood Capital’s parent company, TCB Corporation, for successful client referrals made to any of
Greenwood Capital’s related entities. Mr. Minton may also receive a bonus that is based, all or in part, on the number or amount of sales,
client referrals, or new accounts.
Item 6: Supervision
Mr. Minton is supervised by Denise H. Lollis, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. Mrs. Lollis can be reached at (864)
941-4049. Mr. Minton is supervised by requiring that he adhere to our Policies and Procedures and Code of Ethics. Greenwood Capital
monitors the advice that Mr. Minton provides to clients by performing the following reviews:
A review of relevant account opening documentation when the relationship is established,
A daily review of account transactions,
A review of custodial information on a quarterly basis to assess account activity,
Perform annual oversight to ensure awareness of your current financial situation, objectives, and individual investment needs,
A review of client correspondence on an as needed basis.
Callie M. Roper
Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
CRD (Central Registration Depository) Number: 7377436
Year of Birth: 1999
Formal Education:
Clemson University, BA, 2021
Business Background:
Associate Advisor, Greenwood Capital, Nov 2024 to present
Private Client Specialist, Greenwood Capital, Aug 2022 to Nov 2024
Associate Financial Services Rep, E*Trade Securities LLC, June 2021 to Aug 2022
Ms. Roper also held part-time positions while pursuing her secondary education.
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Ms. Roper has not been the subject of any material legal or disciplinary event.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Ms. Roper is not engaged in any business activities other than those related to Greenwood Capital.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
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Ms. Roper is eligible to receive a percentage of the advisory fee paid to us by clients obtained because of her direct or indirect efforts
as an incentive to bring new and maintain business under our management. In addition, Ms. Roper is eligible to receive cash referral bonuses
as part of the relationship with Greenwood Capital’s parent company, TCB Corporation, for successful client referrals made to any of
Greenwood Capital’s related entities. Ms. Roper may also receive a bonus that is based, all or in part, on the number or amount of sales,
client referrals, or new accounts.
Item 6: Supervision
Ms. Roper is supervised by Denise H. Lollis, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. Mrs. Lollis can be reached at (864)
941-4049. Ms. Roper is supervised by requiring that she adhere to our Policies and Procedures and Code of Ethics. Greenwood Capital
monitors the advice that Ms. Roper provides to clients by performing the following reviews:
A review of relevant account opening documentation when the relationship is established,
A daily review of account transactions,
A review of custodial information on a quarterly basis to assess account activity,
Perform annual oversight to ensure awareness of your current financial situation, objectives, and individual investment needs,
A review of client correspondence on an as needed basis.
Walter B. Todd, III
Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
CRD (Central Registration Depository) Number: 3262917
Year of birth: 1971
Formal education:
Washington and Lee University, BS – Business Administration, 1993
The Wharton School, MBA, 1999
Business Background:
President/Chief Investment Officer, Greenwood Capital, Aug 2017 to present
Chief Investment Officer/ Managing Director, Greenwood Capital, June 2011 to Aug 2017
Joined Greenwood Capital in 2002
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Mr. Todd has not been the subject of any material legal or disciplinary event.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Mr. Todd is not engaged in any business activities other than those related to Greenwood Capital.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
As a direct stockholder of Greenwood Capital Associates, LLC, Mr. Todd receives a share of profits based upon stock ownership. Mr.
Todd is eligible to receive a percentage of the advisory fee paid to us by clients obtained because of his direct or indirect efforts as an incentive
to bring new and maintain business under our management. In addition, Mr. Todd is eligible to receive cash referral bonuses as part of the
relationship with Greenwood Capital’s parent company, TCB Corporation, for successful client referrals made to any of Greenwood Capital’s
affiliated entities. Mr. Todd may also receive a bonus that is based, all or in part, on investment performance, the number or amount of sales,
client referrals, or new accounts.
Item 6: Supervision
Mr. Todd is supervised by Denise H. Lollis, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. Mrs. Lollis can be reached at (864) 941-
4049. Mr. Todd is supervised by requiring that he adhere to our Policies and Procedures and Code of Ethics. Greenwood Capital monitors
the advice that Mr. Todd provides to clients by performing the following reviews:
A review of relevant account opening documentation when the relationship is established
A daily review of account transactions
A review of custodial information on a quarterly basis to assess account activity
An annual oversight to ensure awareness of your current financial situation, objectives, and individual investment needs,
and/or of stated Financial Suitability and/or Investment Policy Statement
A review of client correspondence on an as needed basis
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John D. Wiseman
Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
CRD (Central Registration Depository) Number: 2235625
Year of birth: 1968
Formal education:
Wofford College, BA, 1990
Business Background:
Director of Fixed Income, Greenwood Capital, Feb 2006 to present
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Mr. Wiseman has not been the subject of any material legal or disciplinary event.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Mr. Wiseman is not engaged in any business activities other than those related to Greenwood Capital.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
As a direct stockholder of Greenwood Capital Associates, LLC, Mr. Wiseman receives a share of profits based upon stock ownership. Mr.
Wiseman is also eligible to receive a percentage of the advisory fee paid to us by clients obtained because of his direct or indirect efforts as
an incentive to bring new and maintain business under our management. In addition, Mr. Wiseman is eligible to receive cash referral bonuses
as part of the relationship with Greenwood Capital’s parent company, TCB Corporation, for successful client referrals made to any of
Greenwood Capital’s affiliated entities. Mr. Wiseman may also receive a bonus that is based, all or in part, investment performance, the
number or amount of sales, client referrals, or new accounts.
Item 6: Supervision
Mr. Wiseman is supervised by Denise H. Lollis, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. Mrs. Lollis can be reached at (864)
941-4049. Mr. Wiseman is supervised by requiring that he adhere to our Policies and Procedures and Code of Ethics. Greenwood Capital
monitors the advice that Mr. Wiseman provides to clients by performing the following reviews:
A review of relevant account opening documentation when the relationship is established,
A daily review of account transactions,
A review of custodial information on a quarterly basis to assess account activity,
An annual oversight to ensure awareness of your current financial situation, objectives, and individual investment needs,
and/or of stated Financial Suitability and/or Investment Policy Statement
A review of client correspondence on an as needed basis.
Dr. Mark K. Pyles, CFA®
Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
CRD (Central Registration Depository) Number: 7441908
Year of birth: 1980
Formal education:
Eastern Kentucky University, BS – Business Administration, 2001
University of Kentucky, MS – Economics, 2004
University of Kentucky, Ph.D. – Finance, 2005
Investment Consultant, Greenwood Capital, Oct 2021 to May 2023
Business Background:
Director of Multi-Asset Strategies, Greenwood Capital May 2023 to present
Principal, MKP Consultation LLC, Feb 2021 to present
Professor of Finance, College of Charleston, Aug 2005 to April 2023; Adjunct Professor August 2023 to present
Professional Designation(s):
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter is a globally respected, graduate-level investment credential established in 1962 and
awarded by CFA Institute—the largest global association of investment professionals. There are currently more than138,000 CFA
charterholders working in 134 countries. To earn the CFA charter, candidates must: 1) pass three sequential, six-hour examinations; 2) have
at least four years of qualified professional investment experience; 3) join CFA Institute as members; and 4) commit to abide by, and annually
reaffirm, their adherence to the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.
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High Ethical Standards: The CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, enforced through an active professional
conduct program, require CFA charterholders to:
Place their clients’ interests ahead of their own
Act with integrity
Maintain independence and objectivity
Maintain and improve their professional competence
Disclose conflicts of interest and legal matters
Global Recognition: Passing the three CFA exams is a difficult feat that requires extensive study (successful candidates report spending
an average of three hundred hours of study per level). Earning the CFA charter demonstrates mastery of many of the advanced skills needed
for investment analysis and decision making in today’s quickly evolving global financial industry. As a result, employers and clients are
increasingly seeking CFA charterholders—often making the charter a prerequisite for employment. Additionally, regulatory bodies in over
thirty countries and territories recognize the CFA charter as a proxy for meeting certain licensing requirements, and more than 125 colleges
and universities around the world have incorporated a majority of the CFA Program curriculum into their own finance courses.
Comprehensive and Current Knowledge: The CFA Program curriculum provides a comprehensive framework of knowledge for
investment decision making and is firmly grounded in the knowledge and skills used every day in the investment profession. The three levels
of the CFA Program test a proficiency with a wide range of fundamental and advanced investment topics, including ethical and professional
standards, fixed-income and equity analysis, alternative and derivative investments, economics, financial reporting standards, portfolio
management, and wealth planning. The CFA Program curriculum is updated every year by experts from around the world to ensure that
candidates learn the most relevant and practical new tools, ideas, and investment and wealth management skills to reflect the dynamic and
complex nature of the profession. To learn more about the CFA charter, visitwww.cfainstitute.org.
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Dr. Pyles has not been the subject of any material legal or disciplinary event.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Dr. Pyles is the Director of the School of Business Investment Program and Adjunct Professor at the College of Charleston, Charleston
SC. In this role, he oversees the administration of a student-conducted investment program of student managed funds, as well as various
investment education related events. In his capacity as the Director of the Investment Program, Dr. Pyles does execute trades at the direction
of the student investment committee. Through his consulting business, MKP Consulting, Dr. Pyles provides general consulting services on
financial and investment-related topics.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
Dr. Pyles is eligible to receive a percentage of the advisory fee paid to us by clients obtained because of his direct or indirect efforts as
an incentive to bring new and maintain business under our management. In addition, Dr. Pyles is eligible to receive cash referral bonuses as
part of the relationship with Greenwood Capital’s parent company, TCB Corporation, for successful client referrals made to any of Greenwood
Capital’s affiliated entities. Dr. Pyles may also receive a bonus that is based, all or in part, investment performance, the number or amount
of sales, client referrals, or new accounts.
Item 6: Supervision
Dr. Pyles is supervised by Denise H. Lollis, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. Mrs. Lollis can be reached at (864) 941-
4049. Dr. Pyles is supervised by requiring that he adhere to our Policies and Procedures and Code of Ethics. Greenwood Capital monitors the
advice that Dr. Pyles provides to clients by performing the following reviews:
A daily review of account transactions
A review of custodial information on a quarterly basis to assess account activity
A review of client correspondence on an as needed basis
C. Will Bond, IV
Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
CRD (Central Registration Depository) Number: 5608928
Year of birth: 1978
Formal education:
Lander University, BS – Business Administration, 2002
Business Background:
Senior Trading Manager, Greenwood Capital, March 2019 to present
Trading Operations Manager, Greenwood Capital, Sep 2011 to March 2019
Assistant Vice President/Trader, Greenwood Capital, Dec 2002 to Sep 2011
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Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Mr. Bond has not been the subject of any material legal or disciplinary event.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Mr. Bond is not engaged in any business activities other than those related to Greenwood Capital.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
Mr. Bond is eligible to receive a percentage of the advisory fee paid to us by clients obtained because of his direct or indirect efforts as
an incentive to bring new and maintain business under our management. In addition, Mr. Bond is eligible to receive cash referral bonuses as
part of the relationship with Greenwood Capital’s parent company, TCB Corporation, for successful client referrals made to any of Greenwood
Capital’s affiliated entities. Mr. Bond may also receive a bonus that is based, all or in part, investment performance, the number or amount
of sales, client referrals, or new accounts.
Item 6: Supervision
Mr. Bond is supervised by Denise H. Lollis, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. Mrs. Lollis can be reached at (864) 941-
4049. Mr. Bond is supervised by requiring that he adhere to our Policies and Procedures and Code of Ethics. Greenwood Capital monitors
the advice that Mr. Bond provides to clients by performing the following reviews:
A daily review of account transactions
A review of custodial information on a quarterly basis to assess account activity
A review of client correspondence on an as needed basis
John B. Proctor, Jr.
Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
CRD (Central Registration Depository) Number: 6592300
Year of birth: 1992
Formal education:
West Viriginia, BS - Finance, 2015
Business Background:
Advisor Portfolio Specialist, Greenwood Capital, Nov 2024 to Present
Client Portfolio Advisor, Greenwood Capital, March 2021 to Nov 2024
Account Executive, Fisher Investments, May 2018 to Sep 2020
Associate Agent, Northwestern Mutual Wealth, Jan 2016 to March 2018
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Mr. Proctor has not been the subject of any material legal or disciplinary event.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Mr. Bond is not engaged in any business activities other than those related to Greenwood Capital.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
Mr. Proctor is eligible to receive a percentage of the advisory fee paid to us by clients obtained because of his direct or indirect efforts
as an incentive to bring new and maintain business under our management. In addition, Mr. Proctor is eligible to receive cash referral bonuses
as part of the relationship with Greenwood Capital’s parent company, TCB Corporation, for successful client referrals made to any of
Greenwood Capital’s affiliated entities. Mr. Proctor may also receive a bonus that is based, all or in part, investment performance, the number
or amount of sales, client referrals, or new accounts.
Item 6: Supervision
Mr. Proctor is supervised by Denise H. Lollis, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. Mrs. Lollis can be reached at (864)
941-4049. Mr. Proctor is supervised by requiring that he adhere to our Policies and Procedures and Code of Ethics. Greenwood Capital
monitors the advice that Mr. Bond provides to clients by performing the following reviews:
A daily review of account transactions
A review of custodial information on a quarterly basis to assess account activity
A review of client correspondence on an as needed basis