The Trust Company of Tennessee promotes four, adds Nikirk and Wallen

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 in 1987 and with offices in Chattanooga, Knoxville and the Tri-Cities, The Trust Company of Tennessee currently has more than $6 billion under management. The firm helps individuals, families, business owners and nonprofits make better financial decisions through wealth management, personal investment strategy, corporate retirement plans, estate planning, personal trust and nonprofit investing services.

“We take great care to build our team with the brightest and most dedicated individuals who are committed to supporting each other and the work we do while providing the highest level of expertise and service to clients,” said Daniel Carter, president of The Trust Company of Tennessee. “We congratulate four deserving team members on their promotions as we welcome Brittney and Erin to the team.”

Beeler joined The Trust Company of Tennessee in 2022 as client specialist. She specializes in financial planning, serving wealth management clients and those nearing or entering retirement and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®.

Hahn joined the firm in 2013 as a customer service representative. She helps ensure that retirement plans, reports and plan documents adhere to regulations and performs compliance functions.

High joined the firm in 2024 as a customer service representative and now serves on the client experience team. She consistently delivers exceptional customer service and plays a key role in coordinating and enhancing the overall support for RPS clients.

Lorino joined the firm in 2022 as client service associate, and his work aligns his passion for helping people with the firm’s overall mission to help clients reach their financial goals and live confidently. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®.

Nikirk assists trust officers with the daily administration of trust accounts, including processing transactions, managing account operations and ensuring regulatory compliance. She has experience in relationship banking, identifying client needs and providing guidance on financial products and services. She is licensed by the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS), is Medallion Signature Guarantee certified and is a certified notary public.

Wallen manages and oversees trusts and estates, ensuring that assets are properly managed and conducts other administration duties. She earned both a bachelor’s degree and a Juris Doctor from the University of Tennessee and is a member of the Tennessee and Knoxville bar associations. She previously served as an attorney and law firm partner, handling all aspects of real estate management and estate planning.