Grant Collins

Grant Collins has a strong background in financial planning and investment advisory services. Grant has held positions such as Director of Financial Planning at Edelman Financial Engines and Senior Vice President of Financial Planning at Financial Engines. Grant has also worked as VP Investments at The Mutual Fund Store and Investment Adviser Representative at Voya Financial Advisors. Prior to their financial career, they owned and managed The Cigar Box. Grant's earlier experience includes roles as a Financial Consultant at AXA Advisors, LLC, a Registered Representative at ING Financial Partners, and the Writing Center Director at Coastal Carolina University.

Grant Collins obtained a Bachelor's degree in English and Psychology from the University of South Carolina between 1996 and 2000. Grant then pursued a Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing from the same university from 2000 to 2004. Prior to their university education, Grant attended Thomas Sumter Academy from 1990 to 1996. Grant also holds certifications as a Smartvestor Pro from Ramsey Solutions and a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor from the College for Financial Planning, obtained in 2017 and 2016 respectively.