# Thomas Ledbetter

> Thomas Ledbetter is a fee-only financial advisor at Colonial Trust Company in Greenville, South Carolina, who holds the CFA credential. Thomas focuses on family wealth transfer. Colonial Trust Company reports charging a percentage of assets and fixed fees on its Form ADV.

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Built from SEC adviser records and the firm's website; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** Colonial Trust Company
- **Based in:** Greenville, South Carolina
- **Fee model (firm's Form ADV):** Percentage of assets; Fixed fees
- **Assets under management (firm):** $1.85B across 2,093 accounts
- **Credentials:** CFA
- **Specialties:** Family wealth transfer
- **Works with:** Multi-generational families
- **CRD:** 7664883 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/7664883)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in SC
- **Exams passed:** Series 65 (2023)
- **Firm size:** 28 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** http://www.colonialtrust.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thomas Ledbetter a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Thomas holds no broker registration, and Colonial Trust Company reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

### How does Thomas charge for financial advice?

Thomas's firm, Colonial Trust Company, reports charging a percentage of assets and fixed fees on its SEC Form ADV.

### Where is Thomas Ledbetter based?

Thomas Ledbetter is based in Greenville, South Carolina.

### What does Thomas specialize in?

Thomas's specialties include family wealth transfer. Thomas works with multi-generational families.

### What credentials does Thomas Ledbetter hold?

Thomas Ledbetter holds the CFA credential.

### Is Thomas Ledbetter registered with the SEC?

Yes. Thomas Ledbetter is registered as an investment adviser representative in SC (CRD 7664883), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Colonial Trust Company manage?

Colonial Trust Company reports $1.85B across 2,093 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Thomas Ledbetter?

Through Thomas's website, www.colonialtrust.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/7664883): the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026
- The firm's website (https://colonialtrust.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026

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