Justin Bartanus

Justin Bartanus serves as an Investment Associate at Greenwood Capital Associates LLC in Greenville, South Carolina. In this role, he specializes in sector analysis and conducts comprehensive research on both fixed income and equity securities, leveraging his analytical skills to maintain and manage data for various investment manager research databases such as Evestment, PSN/Informa, and Morningstar. His work supports Greenwood Capital’s approach to portfolio management across asset classes including equities, fixed income, ETFs, and alternative investments, with a particular emphasis on sector rotation and credit selection.

Justin began his career at Greenwood Capital Associates in 2018, following graduate research experience at Baylor College of Medicine. At Greenwood Capital, he contributes to the investment process by analyzing company fundamentals and monitoring sector trends, helping to identify opportunities and risks for institutional, high-net-worth, and charitable clients. His expertise extends to portfolio management and investment research, and he is registered as an investment adviser representative, having completed his Investment Foundation Certification and pursued CFA Level II candidacy.

Justin holds a Master of Science (MS) in Molecular and Human Genetics from Baylor College of Medicine, with an emphasis in bioinformatics, and a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Erskine College. His strong scientific background brings a unique quantitative and analytical approach to investment research, notably in healthcare and biotechnology sectors alongside broader market analysis. His experience in both laboratory research and financial analysis enables him to evaluate complex investment opportunities with rigor and depth.