Amanda joined Rather & Kittrell in May 2012 and assists families and individuals as they navigate financial decisions related to every day life and major transitions.  She has been a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional since 2009.

Amanda grew up in Dallas, TX.  She is a graduate of Texas Tech University with a Master of Science in Personal Financial Planning and a Master of Business Administration in General Business.  After graduating from Texas Tech, Amanda spent the next year working as a research assistant for the Peer Financial Counseling Program at the University of Georgia while working on post-graduate studies.

In 2006, she moved to Atlanta and spent 5 years working for Homrich Berg Wealth Management as an associate advisor.  Since 2006, Amanda has been involved with local Junior Achievement programs. She has also been involved in other local organizations such as The Georgia Consortium for Personal Financial Literacy (2006-2011), the East Tennessee Financial Planning Association (board member from 2014-2016), the Knoxville Family Justice Center (board member from 2015-2024), and Maryville Parks & Rec (kids’ soccer coach 2022-2024). Currently she sits on the Board of Directors for A Place to Stay (Blount County) and the Board of Trustees at Maryville Vineyard Church.

Amanda met her husband, Neil, a native to East Tennessee, while living in Atlanta.  After the birth of their daughter, Grace, in 2011, they moved to Maryville to be closer to extended family.  In 2016 they welcomed their second daughter, Amelia.  Together, they enjoy college football, traveling, and watching their girls play sports.