b'You grew up with an appreciation for being a goodWhat part of being a financial advisor appeals steward of what you have.How did that shape to you the most? your attitudes?Being an advisor feels like my calling in life. The aspect of my We were taught to appreciate what we have, rather thanjob that stands out is the relationships Ive been fortunate expect what we dont have. We had to work and save for thingsto build. Clients rely on our firm to provide guidance and we wanted. It instilled in us a strong work ethic and the valuehelp keep them accountable in achieving their goals. Thats of delayed gratification. These lessons are invaluable in helpingan important, rewarding responsibility. Thanks to those clients translate disciplined, incremental decision-making intorelationships, Ive been able to build collaborative partnerships a profoundly positive impact.with clients, where we support each other and contribute to each others success. The fact we can serve each other makes How did growing up in an environment thatus greater than the sum of us individually. And thats a beautiful valued learning and teaching affect you?part of life. I also deeply value the relationships with my Three generations of teachers before me placed significantcoworkers. Our Portfolio Manager, Nathan Smith, was the best value on the power of education. They passed down theman at my wedding; two of my groomsmen,Daniel Maupin understanding that learning is a lifelong process, along withand Jay Slagle, were other RK advisors. the humility that the more you know, the more you realize you The fact we can serve each other dont know. A life of learning also comes with a responsibilitymakes us better than the sum to others. Using that knowledge to teach and serve exponentially increases its value. Teaching is a natural passionof us individually, and thats a of mine and one of the best parts of my role as an advisor. beautiful part of life.Where did that desire to serve others come from?What led you to Rather & Kittrell?How does it translate today? As I grew in my career, I sought opportunities to teach others I remember Mom baking loaves and loaves of banana breadabout finance. That led to moving to Knoxville and joining every December. Delivering those loaves to the elderlythe RK team. It was apparent that we shared the same brought joy to the season. We worked in the food pantry oncommitment to putting clients first. Im proud to see that Thanksgiving Day, serving those less fortunate. These acts ofvision through daily. service sometimes seemed like a hassle, but the reward always came in the form of a full and grateful heart. Im so thankfulI believe thats what draws new clients to us. Its encouraging that Mom raised us with hearts of service; its given me greatto know we are on the cutting edge and have built an joy to make a positive impact. That pleasure continues today asexceptional team to fulfill our fiduciary duty to clients.an advisor to our clients and a resource for my teammates.RK works best with those who appreciate sound, simple Tell me about your path to becoming aadvice, coupled with disciplined processes. That aspect of financial advisor. teaching and learning, that commitment to doing the right My high school hired a new business teacher, and wething, also helps build strong relationships, which lead to immediately hit it off through our shared sense of humor. Iachieving great things together.took every course he offered! Field trips to Federal Reserve branches sparked my deep interest in finance and economics. After college, I was able to couple my interest in these topics with a passion for teaching and serving by becoming a Certified Financial Planner.I began my finance career at a credit union near my hometown. Starting at the bottom and working up through the ranks provided perspective on all aspects of personal finance. The motto of People Helping People always resonated with me. I gained a deep technical knowledge there, while always being encouraged to do the right thing, no matter what.The OrrFamily21'