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Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$1,586,458,919

Clients

895

40% high-net worth

Advisors

14

of 27 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

64

Typical

Average account size

$1,772,580

About

Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals (both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth), pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers individualized portfolio management (discretionary and non-discretionary), standalone and ongoing financial planning, retirement-plan consulting and participant education, and management of held-away accounts, generally charging fees as a percentage of assets under management.

Investment decisions are produced through a team-based process in which an investment committee and portfolio managers apply fundamental and qualitative analysis, asset allocation, and both long- and short-term strategies to construct and rebalance client portfolios, with accounts reviewed at least quarterly. The firm uses third-party platforms and custodial relationships (including Fidelity platform services and a Pontera solution for held-away accounts) to support execution, research and reporting, and provides quarterly performance and holdings reports to clients.

A distinctive feature of the firm is its affiliation with Colonial Trust Company, a state‑chartered trust company under common ownership, an arrangement that is uncommon among multi-team advisory firms; the two entities refer business to each other and several advisors split time and responsibilities between the advisory and trust businesses. That affiliation enables the firm to integrate traditional investment management with trustee and fiduciary services — including ERISA fiduciary options for retirement plans — while operating as a multi-advisor team managing roughly $1.85 billion in client assets.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting

Expertise

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.000% $1,000,001 - $2,500,000: 0.750% $2,500,001 - $5,000,000: 0.600% $5,000,001 - $7,000,000: 0.500% $7,000,001+: 0.375%

Other

Minimum fee: Minimum annual fixed fee of $1,000 for fixed fee arrangements Fee-only: Fixed fees occasionally agreed upon, minimum $1,000 annually

Main office location

Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc.

233 South Pine Street

Spartanburg SC 29302, United States

Number of offices

4

Most active in

Florida · Georgia · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas · Virginia

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Matthew V

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Spartanburg, SC

Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc.

Matthew Van Name is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience. He currently serves as a financial advisor at Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc., joining the firm in 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Truist, USI Advisors, BB&T Retirement & Institutional Services, and NFP Securities, among others. Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc. is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $1.67 billion for individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, charitable, and corporate clients. The firm employs a team-based investment process supported by an investment committee and offers services including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, written financial planning, held-away account management, and retirement plan consulting, with a distinctive affiliation to Colonial Trust Company that integrates advisory and fiduciary roles.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Henry B

Series 63, Series 65

Spartanburg, SC

Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc.

Henry Barre is a financial advisor with Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc. in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Colonial Trust Advisors and its affiliated Colonial Trust Company since 1989, where he serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Senior Trust Officer, dividing his time between fiduciary, investment management, and administrative roles. Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc. is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $1.67 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a team-based investment process supported by an investment committee and benefits from its corporate affiliation with Colonial Trust Company, allowing integrated advisory and fiduciary services.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kathryn S

CFP®, PFS™, Series 63

Spartanburg, SC

Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc.

Kathryn Smith is a CFP® and PFS™ with seven years of industry experience. She is a financial planner at Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc. and Colonial Trust Company, where she divides her time between investment advisory and fiduciary services. Prior to joining Colonial Trust in 2021, she worked at FinTrust Brokerage Services and Ramage Lewis LLC. Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc. is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $1.67 billion for individual and institutional clients. The firm employs a team-based investment process with a centralized platform and maintains a corporate affiliation with Colonial Trust Company, providing integrated advisory and fiduciary services.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Bert B

CFA®, Series 63

Spartanburg, SC

Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc.

Bert Barre is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc. He has been with Colonial Trust Advisors and Colonial Trust Company since 2001 and holds leadership roles including Chairman, President, Chief Operating Officer, and Senior Trust Officer at Colonial Trust Company. Approximately 65% of his time is dedicated to fiduciary and trust services at Colonial Trust Company, with the remainder spent on investment advisory activities. Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc. is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $1.67 billion for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a team-based investment process combining fundamental and qualitative analysis, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, written financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, supported by its affiliation with Colonial Trust Company, a state-chartered trust company.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Charles C

Series 63, Series 66

Spartanburg, SC

Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc.

Charles Clementson is a financial advisor at Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc. in Spartanburg, SC, with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has previously worked at Truist Advisory Services and BB&T in various capacities. In addition to his advisory role, Charles serves as Vice President and Trust Officer at Colonial Trust Company, where he is involved in fiduciary decision-making and trust services. Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc. is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $1.67 billion for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a team-based investment process combining fundamental and qualitative analysis, asset allocation, and regular portfolio reviews, and maintains a corporate affiliation with Colonial Trust Company that integrates fiduciary and investment management functions.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Joseph A

CFP®

Spartanburg, SC

Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc.

Joseph Anderson is a CFP® professional at Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc. in Spartanburg, SC, with experience at Johnson Development Associates, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, and Elliot Davis. He has been with Colonial Trust Advisors since 2025. Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc. is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $1.67 billion for individual and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, held-away account management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a team-based investment approach supported by an investment committee and maintains a corporate affiliation with Colonial Trust Company, providing integrated advisory and fiduciary services.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Thomas L

CFA®, Series 65

Spartanburg, SC

Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc.

Thomas Ledbetter is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc. in Spartanburg, SC. He has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wells Fargo and Clemson University. Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc. is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $1.67 billion for individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a team-based investment approach supported by an investment committee, provides a range of portfolio management and fiduciary services, and maintains a corporate affiliation with Colonial Trust Company that allows for distinct but complementary advisory and trust functions.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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James F

CFP®, Series 66

Spartanburg, SC

Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc.

James Fiske is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc. He previously worked at Brown Advisory and BB&T Securities. In addition to his advisory role, he is Director of Research and Portfolio Management at Colonial Trust Company, where he is involved in investment management and fiduciary services. Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc. is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $1.67 billion for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a team-based investment process supported by an investment committee and maintains a corporate affiliation with Colonial Trust Company, enabling integrated advisory and trust services.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Henry B

Series 66

Spartanburg, SC

Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc.

Henry Batts III is a Financial Advisor at Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott for nine years before joining Colonial Trust Advisors and its affiliated Colonial Trust Company in 2021. Henry holds a Series 66 license and is also licensed to sell insurance in South Carolina and Florida. He spends approximately half of his time managing fiduciary and trust-related business at Colonial Trust Company. Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc. is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $1.67 billion for individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a team-based investment process supported by an investment committee, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, with a notable affiliation to the state-chartered Colonial Trust Company that provides fiduciary services.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Sarah S

Series 65

Spartanburg, SC

Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc.

Sarah Shalala is a financial advisor at Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc. with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Resolute Capital, LLC, Wealth Management Advisors, and Sikich Capital Management LLC. Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc. is a multi-advisor investment advisory firm managing approximately $1.67 billion for individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a team-based investment process supported by an investment committee and offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, held-away account management, and retirement plan consulting and fiduciary services.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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William W

Series 65, Series 66

Spartanburg, SC

Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc.

William Wieters is a financial advisor with Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc. in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Colonial Trust Advisors and Colonial Trust Company since 2018 and previously spent seven years at Coastal Community Foundation. Wieters also serves as a Trust Officer at Colonial Trust Company, where he participates in investment management and fiduciary decision-making. Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc. is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $1.67 billion for individual and institutional clients, employing a team-based investment process with fundamental and qualitative analysis. The firm is affiliated with Colonial Trust Company, allowing advisors to integrate fiduciary trust services with investment management while maintaining distinct roles.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Barry W

Series 63, Series 65

Spartanburg, SC

Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc.

Barry Wynn is a financial advisor with Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc. in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Colonial Trust Company and Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc. since 1991 and currently serves as Executive Vice President of Colonial Trust Company, where he is involved in investment management, fiduciary decision making, administrative oversight, and compliance. Approximately 25% of his time is dedicated to Colonial Trust Company, with the remainder spent at Colonial Trust Advisors. Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc. is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $1.67 billion for individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a team-based investment process supported by a centralized custody and trading platform and maintains a corporate affiliation with Colonial Trust Company, which enables advisors to balance advisory and fiduciary roles while providing distinct investment management and trust services.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Brittany B

Series 66

Spartanburg, SC

Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc.

Brittany Bynum is a financial advisor at Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, FinTrust Capital Advisors, LLC, and United Community Insurance, Inc. Brittany is also licensed to sell insurance in South Carolina and receives customary compensation for insurance sales. Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc. is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $1.67 billion for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a team-based investment process supported by a centralized custody platform and maintains a corporate affiliation with a state-chartered trust company, providing fiduciary and investment management services.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Camp W

CFA®, Series 63, Series 65

Spartanburg, SC

Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc.

Camp Wynn is a financial advisor at Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Wynn also serves as Vice Chairman, Executive Vice President, Chief Investment Officer, and Senior Trust Officer of Colonial Trust Company, where he is involved in investment management, fiduciary decision-making, administrative oversight, and compliance. Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc. is a multi-advisor investment firm managing approximately $1.67 billion for individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a team-based investment process supported by an investment committee and is affiliated with Colonial Trust Company, allowing for integrated advisory and fiduciary services while maintaining distinct functions.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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