Who Makes PYA Waltman

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J. William Waltman, Jr., CFP®, CPA
J. William Waltman, Jr., CFP®, CPA

President

Knoxville, TN
Bill, President of PYA Waltman, provides financial counsel to high-net-worth clients. A CPA and CFP®, he enjoys biking, hiking, reading, and traveling with his wife and five children.
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Eric Foster, CFP®, CPA
Eric Foster, CFP®, CPA

Director of Institutional Services

Knoxville, TN
Eric, Director of Institutional Services at PYA Waltman, is a CPA and CFP® serving institutions and individuals. He enjoys skiing, camping, and supporting at-risk children.
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Melissa Ballard, CFP®
Melissa Ballard, CFP®

Director of Financial Planning Services

Knoxville, TN
Melissa, Director of Financial Planning at PYA Waltman, empowers clients and mentors advisors. She enjoys family time, travel, the outdoors, and volunteer work.
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Jessica Ott
Jessica Ott

Chief Compliance Officer & Director of Client Service

Knoxville, TN
Jessica, PYA Waltman’s Chief Compliance Officer, ensures regulatory compliance and client service excellence. She enjoys hiking, camping, and time with her family.
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Doug Yoakley, CPA
Doug Yoakley, CPA

Wealth Management Consultant

Knoxville, TN
Doug, a Wealth Management Consultant at PYA Waltman, has 40+ years of tax and estate planning experience. He enjoys tennis, traveling, and serving his community.
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Mackenzi Baxter
Mackenzi Baxter

Relationship Manager

Knoxville, TN
Mackenzi, Relationship Manager at PYA Waltman and UT graduate with a Master’s in Management and HR, enjoys trying new restaurants, spending time with family, being outside, and reading.
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Hunter Bunnell
Hunter Bunnell

Portfolio Administrator

Knoxville, TN
Hunter, Portfolio Administrator at PYA Waltman, supports advisors and regulatory testing. He enjoys hiking, traveling, binge-watching TV, and spending time with his wife and pets.
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Zoe Egly
Zoe Egly

Marketing & Events Coordinator

Knoxville, TN
Zoe, Marketing and Events Coordinator at PYA Waltman, manages branding, content, and client experience. She enjoys fitness, reading, cooking, and research.
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Ben Foltz
Ben Foltz

Financial Planning Associate

Knoxville, TN
Ben, a Financial Planning Associate, develops financial analyses and oversees client engagements. He enjoys hiking, fishing, and rock climbing with friends.
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Maddie Gainey
Maddie Gainey

Financial Planning Associate

Knoxville, TN
Maddie is a Financial Planning Associate who creates tailored financial plans and ensures clients stay on track with their goals. Maddie enjoys spending time with friends, following sports, and exploring new places.
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Lisa Higdon
Lisa Higdon

Client Service Associate

Knoxville, TN
Lisa, a Client Services Associate, manages scheduling, invoicing, and documents. She enjoys coffee shops, traveling, and spending time with her husband and son.
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Claire Kluth, CFP®, EA
Claire Kluth, CFP®, EA

Financial Advisor

Knoxville, TN
Claire, a Financial Advisor and CFP®, helps clients plan their financial future. She enjoys volleyball, reading, volunteering with Emerald Youth, and exploring with her husband.
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Austin Koplan, CPA
Austin Koplan, CPA

Research Analyst & Portfolio Manager

Knoxville, TN
Austin, a CPA and Investment Committee member, assists with research, trading, and analysis. He enjoys exercising, traveling, hiking with his wife, and baking.
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Morgan Landry
Morgan Landry

Relationship Manager

Knoxville, TN
Morgan, Relationship Manager at PYA Waltman and Colorado Christian University graduate with a degree in Business Administration, enjoys travelling overseas, taking road trips, and is always down for an adventure.
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Caden Mumford
Caden Mumford

Financial Planning Associate

Knoxville, TN
Caden, a Financial Planning Associate, develops financial analyses and oversees client engagements. He enjoys golf, bow hunting, running, and exploring new places with his wife, Anna.
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Aaron Nolan, CFP®
Aaron Nolan, CFP®

Financial Advisor

Knoxville, TN
Aaron, a Financial Advisor and CFP®, provides analysis and reviews to guide clients. He enjoys time with his wife & dog, Disney trips, live theater, and film.
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Aaron Sams, CFA®
Aaron Sams, CFA®

Senior Research Analyst & Portfolio Manager

Knoxville, TN
Aaron, Senior Research Analyst and Portfolio Manager, oversees investment research and model portfolios. He enjoys family time, reading, traveling, and working outdoors.
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Amber Sayle, FPQP
Amber Sayle, FPQP

Relationship Manager

Knoxville, TN
Amber, Relationship Manager, ensures clients' financial plans stay on track. She enjoys family time, mahjong, reading, and watching her sons play lacrosse.
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April Smith, FPQP
April Smith, FPQP

Relationship Manager

Knoxville, TN
April, a Relationship Manager, fosters strong client connections and ensures an exceptional experience. She enjoys farming, raising chickens and goats, and spending time with family.
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Services

Financial Planning

PYA Waltman’s values-based financial planning process helps you navigate life’s changes, accomplish goals, and stay on track with a personalized, evolving strategy.
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Investment Management

PYA Waltman’s investment management focuses on minimizing risk, identifying dominant businesses, and building portfolios aligned with your goals.
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Institutional Services

PYA Waltman provides tailored investment consulting and fiduciary risk management to help institutions achieve financial stability and long-term success.
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Retirement Plan Consulting

We help plan fiduciaries navigate retirement plan complexities with audits, fee analysis, and investment monitoring to ensure compliance and efficiency.
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