Our Locations

Henry E. Batts III, AWMA®, CTFA
VP- Financial Advisor & Trust Officer
Columbia Office
Henry joined Colonial Trust Company as a Financial Advisor, in our Columbia office. He is an experienced financial professional with ten years of comprehensive investment management and planning. Prior to joining the company, Henry worked with Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC in Columbia, SC as a Financial Advisor. He is a graduate of the University of South Carolina – Darla Moore School of Business. Henry holds the distinguished AWMA® (Accredited Wealth Management Advisor SM) designation, the FINRA Series 7 license, and Series 66 Life, Accident and Health Insurance License.

Madeline A. Hollon
Client Service Representative
Columbia Office
Madeline Hollon joined Colonial Trust Company in November 2025. She brings over a decade of experience in client servicing and financial administration. Prior to joining Colonial Trust, Madeline served as an Administrative Associate with Synovus Securities, Inc. for more than six years, providing comprehensive administrative and client support to a team of investment advisors. Earlier in her career, she spent five years with Sadler & Company, Inc. in the Sports & Recreation Division as a licensed property and casualty insurance agent. She also served as Assistant Manager and Fitness Facilities Account Manager, where she was responsible for departmental coordination and handling a national client base. Madeline earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Carolina in 2012.
Ellen M. Taylor
Trust Administrator
Columbia Office
Ellen joined Colonial in 2019 after three years of service at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P. A. where she served as a legal assistant. Ellen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Business Administration from the College of Charleston and is primarily responsible for trust administration, client services, and operations in our Columbia office.

