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Wallace Buster Johnson

Wallace Buster Johnson

Principal at Diversified Trust Co.

Greensboro, NC , United States

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

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Diversified TrustPrincipalApr 2025 to Present
Diversified TrustManaging Principal - North CarolinaAug 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 CompanyCalibre and Wells Fargo Family Wealth Regional Managing Director - SoutheastOct 1997 to Jun 2010
Holistic wealth management platform providing comprehensive services to ultra high-net-worth individuals and multi-generational clients.
Ernst & YoungPartner - Regional Director of Personal Financial CounselingJan 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 FirmsManager, Partner and PrincipalJan 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

Estate Planning
Wealth Management
Investment Management
Financial Services
Strategic Financial Planning
Family Office
Trust Services
Financial Planning
High Net Worth Individuals
Has Errors
Great

Others at Diversified Trust Co. (42)

NameRoleLocation
Ashley Thiem
Ashley Thiem
PrincipalSC , United States
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Ben Hanson
Senior AssociateWinston-Salem, NC , United States
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Bill Spitz
PrincipalNashville, TN , United States
B
Brad Crawford
PrincipalMemphis, TN , United States
Cameron Simmons
Cameron Simmons
PrincipalNashville, TN , United States
Carol Womack
Carol Womack
PrincipalNashville, TN , United States
Charles Wilson
Charles Wilson
Senior Vice President, Portfolio ManagerAtlanta, GA , United States
C
Cynthia Legette
PrincipalSC , United States
Frank Benton
Frank Benton
PrincipalNashville, TN , United States
Hadley Miller
Hadley Miller
PrincipalMemphis, TN , United States
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