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About
Wallace "Buster" Johnson III is a Principal at Diversified Trust in Greensboro, NC, where he oversees client relationships and guides the firm’s strategic wealth management solutions. His key responsibilities include advising high-net-worth families, individual investors, and institutional clients on comprehensive financial planning, investment strategy, and legacy management.
Buster specializes in family office services, estate planning, tax-smart wealth management, and multi-asset portfolio construction, with particular experience in managing portfolios spanning equities, fixed income, and alternative investments. He is deeply involved in tailored financial strategies for both individuals and institutions, focusing on sectors such as private wealth, family enterprises, and philanthropic endowments.
Prior to joining Diversified Trust, Buster served as Managing Principal for North Carolina at Diversified Trust (2010-2025) and previously as Regional Managing Director - Southeast for Calibre and Wells Fargo Family Wealth at Wachovia, A Wells Fargo Company (1997-2010). While educational credentials are not publicly listed, he is recognized for his expertise in client advocacy and has contributed significantly to expanding Diversified Trust’s presence in North Carolina through leadership and innovative client solutions.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diversified Trust | Principal | Apr 2025 to Present | — |
| Diversified Trust | Managing Principal - North Carolina | Aug 2010 to Mar 2025 | Diversified Trust is an employee-owned comprehensive wealth management firm based in the Southeast. Diversified Trust was founded in January, 1994 and has offices in Atlanta, Charleston, Greensboro, M... |
| Wachovia, A Wells Fargo Company | Calibre and Wells Fargo Family Wealth Regional Managing Director - Southeast | Oct 1997 to Jun 2010 | Holistic wealth management platform providing comprehensive services to ultra high-net-worth individuals and multi-generational clients. |
| Ernst & Young | Partner - Regional Director of Personal Financial Counseling | Jan 1994 to Sep 1997 | Regional Director of the Personal Financial Counseling practice providing financial planning and tax advise to high-net-worth invdividuals and families. Specialized in estate planning for high net wo... |
| Public Accounting and Financial Planning Firms | Manager, Partner and Principal | Jan 1971 to Jan 1993 | Broad experience in Public Accounting and Financial Services to include audit, tax, business consulting, estate and financial planning, insurance planning and investment management and planning. |
Skills & Expertise
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| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Principal | SC , United States | |
B Ben Hanson | Senior Associate | Winston-Salem, NC , United States |
B Bill Spitz | Principal | Nashville, TN , United States |
B Brad Crawford | Principal | Memphis, TN , United States |
| Principal | Nashville, TN , United States | |
| Principal | Nashville, TN , United States | |
| Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager | Atlanta, GA , United States | |
C Cynthia Legette | Principal | SC , United States |
| Principal | Nashville, TN , United States | |
| Principal | Memphis, TN , United States |
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