Richard Bryant

Richard Bryant is the co-founder and President of Capital Investment Counsel, Inc., operating as part of Capital Investment Companies in Raleigh, North Carolina. In this role, he oversees one of the largest independent financial services firms in the southeastern United States, managing nearly $8 billion in assets and leading a team focused on delivering comprehensive wealth management and investment advisory services.

Bryant's expertise spans multiple asset classes, with a strong focus on equities, fixed income, and tailored investment portfolios for high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients. Under his leadership, Capital Investment Companies serves clients across a broad range of sectors while maintaining a reputation for personalized service and prudent investment management.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from North Carolina State University’s Poole College of Management, where he remains an active alumnus and scholarship benefactor. Bryant's notable achievements include building his firm from the ground up since 1984 and being honored as the Poole College of Management’s 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, recognizing his impact on the investment industry and his commitment to giving back to education and the community.