The Trust Company of Tennessee has promoted four team members: Laura Beeler to relationship manager, Marissa Hahn to retirement plan services (RPS) junior compliance administrator, Michaela High to RPS client experience coordinator and Jacob Lorino to associate relationship manager. The firm has added two new team members: Brittney Nikirk as client service associate and Erin Wallen as trust officer. Founded …
The Trust Company of Tennessee’s Waddell accepted into Southeast Fellows Institute
Kathryn Waddell, legal counsel for The Trust Company of Tennessee, has been accepted into Class III of the Southeast Fellows Institute of The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). “We congratulate Kathryn on the great honor of joining Southeast Fellows Institute as she pursues development opportunities that will help her best serve trust and estate planning clients,” said …
VIP Knoxville 50 Under 50: Matt Prince
From VIP Knoxville, September 2025. Matt Prince is vice president of wealth management for The Trust Company of Tennessee and specializes in working with physicians and other professionals with complex financial planning needs. He heads a client service team offering a spectrum of services, such as financial and estate planning, charitable giving and tax strategies. Prince served in the U.S. …
Investment Summary | Ending 6/30/2025
Chief Investment Officer Miranda Carr shares insights from the quarter’s market and economic developments.
The Trust Company of Tennessee earns ninth consecutive Top Workplaces accolade
The Trust Company of Tennessee has been named a Top Workplace by the Knoxville News Sentinel for the ninth consecutive year. The firm first earned the distinction in 2017, the first year of the rankings. Founded in 1987 and with offices in Chattanooga, Knoxville and the Tri-Cities, The Trust Company of Tennessee currently has more than $5 billion under management. …
Staff Spotlight: Susanne “Susie” Hauk, JD
In 38 years in the industry, Susie Hauk has made her mark. After joining The Trust Company of Tennessee in 2007, she spent more than a decade focused on business development, expanding the company’s presence in new markets. Her work was instrumental in bringing in new clients – many who became lifelong friends – and opening new offices, first in …
Achieving financial goals with a prudent spending rate
The most dangerous thing people can do in making decisions around money is to take advice from a general “rule” that financial advisors offer to the masses. Every person’s situation is different and following any path besides one that is tailored to your specific circumstances and needs lacks prudency. However, we do appreciate the thought behind some general financial “rules” …
Market volatility brings us closer together
And, just like that, it’s summertime in East Tennessee. I hope you and your family are planning ways to enjoy warm weather activities and festivities that are abundant in our region this time of year. I feel the need to frankly address the volatility we’ve recently seen in the market. Instability may cause distress and it’s hard to endure market …
The Trust Company of Tennessee News | H1 2025
In the latest news from The Trust Company of Tennessee, President Daniel Carter addresses market volatility; we discuss how to establish a prudent spending rate and shine a spotlight on Senior VP Susie Hauk; and we celebrate new team members and honors for our team.







