PATRICK COLLINS

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Greenspring Advisors

Patrick Collins, CEO and partner at Greenspring Advisors, leads an organization committed to helping every person live their ideal life, beginning with his own team members. Collins builds his leadership approach around three pillars: security, belonging and purpose.

Under Collins’ leadership, Greenspring Advisors provides competitive compensation and benefits, grants equity to all employees after two years and establishes career paths for every position. The firm also offers financial planning advice to team members. To foster belonging, the employee engagement team organizes initiatives including Breakfast Club gatherings, outings such as attending the Lion King, seasonal parties and ongoing recognition through a Praise Wall.

Collins ensures his team understands their purpose by sharing client stories demonstrating the firm’s impact on lives. The company dedicates 5% of its profits to charity and provides additional volunteer time for employees to support organizations they care about.

Community service stands central to Collins’ leadership philosophy, guided by the company’s number one core value: “Love Your Neighbor.” Greenspring Advisors has surpassed $2 million in total charitable giving, distributing $100,000 annually through a rotating grant committee of non-partners. The firm has supported organizations including Innovation Works, Towson StarTUp and Junior Achievement.

While Greenspring Advisors serves clients in 35 states and navigates issues affecting each region, Collins maintains focus on delivering excellent service. He said the firm keeps its head down and does the best job possible for clients and the rest takes care of itself.

Collins lives by a quote from Napoleon: “A leader is a dealer in hope.”

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