Greg graduated from University of North Georgia with a degree in Business Management, holds an MBA from Boston University and a Masters in Strategic Intelligence from The National Intelligence University at the Defense Intelligence Agency. Greg provided strategic consulting services to the Department of Energy focused on performance improvement initiatives, labor relations and defense nuclear facilities oversight. This background and experience translate to invaluable guidance for our business and institutional clients.
Prior to joining DOE, Greg retired from 25 years of service as a Non-Commissioned Officer, Officer, and pilot in the Marine Corps. He performed strategic planning and analysis in the Pentagon on behalf of the Chief of Naval Operations, conducted multiple deployments to combat zones as a senior leader, planner, aviator. Major Greg Wright served as Presidential Helicopter Pilot with Marine One and Operational Test Director for the multi-billion-dollar Presidential Replacement Helicopter program. Our nation’s highest leaders have entrusted Greg with their lives and direction of critical resources as do our clients. Integrity, transparency, and trust. These values are foundational to the Bison approach.
Greg previously served as Chief Operating Officer for a wealth management firm approaching a billion of assets under management, overseeing operations, systems and assessing performance to improve organizational structure. He is the current Chief Investment Officer for Bison Advisors, a registered investment advisor, the Director of Portfolio Strategy at Armis Advisers, a private client and multifamily office division of Bison Advisors, and Armis Strategies, an affiliated licensed insurance agency.
Originally from Conyers, GA, Greg enjoys actively supporting disabled athlete/wounded veteran non- profit events and mentoring future leaders.
Education
National Intelligence University; MS, Strategic Intelligence; 2013
Boston University; MS, Business Administration; 1998
University of North Georgia (Formerly North Georgia College); BBA; 1993
Business Experience
Brookhaven Family Office; Managing Director of Strategy; 2020 - Present
Bison Advisors, LLC; Chief Executive Officer; 5/2021 – Present
Bison Advisors, LLC; Chief Investment Officer; 5/2021 – 10/24
Armis Strategies, LLC; Executive Chairman; 5/2021 - Present
Armis Advisers, LLC; Director of Portfolio Strategy; 12/2018 – 5/2021
The Forge Companies (Forge Consulting, Advocacy Wealth, Advocacy Trust); Business Manager & Chief Operating Officer; 2018
Department of Energy Headquarters, Eagle Research Group; Project Director & Contractor Supporting the Office of Outreach and Analysis; 2014-2018
Project Enhancement Corporation; Project Director & Contractor Supporting the Departmental Representative; 2013-2014
Disciplinary Information
Gregory Wright has no reportable disciplinary history.
Other Business Activities
Investment-Related Activities: Gregory Wright is a co-founder and the Director of Portfolio Strategy of Armis Strategies, a licensed insurance agency.
Non-Investment Related Activities: Gregory Wright is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time.
Additional Compensation
Gregory Wright does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services.
Supervision
Supervisor: Jason Luhan | Chief Compliance Officer | 706-376-4882