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Henry E. Batts

COLONIAL TRUST ADVISORS
Columbia, SC 29206
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CRD#: 5893210
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Professional summary


Henry Erle Batts III, who also goes by Henry Erle Batts, is a registered financial advisor currently at COLONIAL TRUST ADVISORS, INC. located in Columbia, South Carolina.

Henry is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Henry has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Henry Erle Batts

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) Henry is also employed by Colonial Trust Company. Both Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc. and Colonial Trust Company are wholly owned subsidiaries of Colonial Group, Inc. Colonial Trust Company is registered with and regulated by the South Carolina Board of Financial Institutions and provides professional fiduciary services including personal trust and estate related services. Henry holds the title of Financial Advisor at Colonial Trust Company and is involved in the investment management of the firm's business. Approximately 50% of his time is spent on the business of Colonial Trust Company with the remaining 50% being spent on Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc. business. 2) Henry is licensed to sell insurance in South Carolina and Florida and is entitled to receive commissions or other remuneration on the sale of insurance products. As such, Henry will be able to effect insurance transactions and will receive separate, yet customary compensation.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

October 20, 2021 - Present

COLONIAL TRUST ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 6 Calendar Court Suite 1, Columbia, SC 29206
RIA
CRD#: 110257
Columbia, SC
Past

June 26, 2014 - October 18, 2021

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 463
COLUMBIA, SC
Past

April 17, 2014 - October 18, 2021

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

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CRD#: 463
COLUMBIA, SC

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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COLONIAL TRUST ADVISORS, INC.
COLONIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT INC | COLONIAL TRUST ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 110257 / SEC#: 801-53402

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/1997 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
South Carolina
(10/20/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/25/2014
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 7/6/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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COLONIAL TRUST ADVISORS, INC.
COLONIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT INC | COLONIAL TRUST ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 110257 / SEC#: 801-53402

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/1997 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
233 South Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 1724, Spartanburg, SC 29304
Phone number
(864) 582-3356
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
30

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

COLONIAL TRUST ADVISORS, INC. (10/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,036
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,669,779,986

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Company Information


COLONIAL TRUST ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 110257Columbia, SC 29206

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