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SageSpring Wealth Partners Receives Top Workplace and Leadership Awards by The Tennessean

FRANKLIN, Tenn., —SageSpring Wealth Partners, an independent wealth management company, is excited to announce its placement on The Tennessean’s 2023 list of Top Workplaces* for the fourth consecutive year. SageSpring was recognized for its commitment to enhancing employee satisfaction and fostering a positive workplace culture. The selection process involved survey responses from their employees, helping them to stand out among the top 90 companies on the list.

President of SageSpring Wealth Partners, Jeff Dobyns, is proud of his company’s commitment to its employees. “Ranking as a top workplace in Tennessee is an honor to us because our employees are the true heart and soul of SageSpring. We want every employee to feel valued and have opportunities to grow and excel—personally and professionally,” said Dobyns. 

In addition to earning a spot on the Tennessean’s 2023 list of Top Workplaces, SageSpring placed 15th in the small business category and Dobyns was awarded the Leadership Award** in this category. Receiving his award at the reception dinner, Jeff shared, “This is a true honor to be recognized alongside other leaders and organizations in this room. When I launched this company 20+ years ago, I never envisioned we would be where we are today. Thank you to our SageSpring leadership and team members for helping create our amazing culture. I can’t wait to see what the future holds.”

He then emphasized the importance of serving clients and investing in the team. “We’ve seen firsthand that investing time into our team has motivated our employees to invest back into their clients’ financial well-being,” added Dobyns. “When employees feel valued and important, they perform better in their roles which ultimately leads to success for everyone,” says Dobyns. 

About SageSpring 

From its humble beginnings in 2002 to today, SageSpring–formerly Southwestern Investment Group–has continuously taken a holistic approach to financial advice. By prioritizing clients’ well-being, SageSpring gets to know what matters to clients in order to tailor counsel, helping clients reach their financial goals. SageSpring’s comprehensive money-management strategies are designed to help clients build a life of wealth and long-lasting financial independence. 

For more information or to speak to an advisor, visit sagespring.com.


Investment advisory services offered through SageSpring Wealth Partners, an independent registered investment adviser. SageSpring Wealth Partners is not a registered broker/dealer and is independent of Raymond James Financial Services. Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Representatives may not be registered to offer securities and advisory services in all states. 

*Tennessean Top Workplaces Award (2023) 

More than 2,000 companies participated and 117 were recognized as one of the Tennessean Top Places to work. The Tennessean welcomed anyone to nominate an organization and partnered with Energage, who also reached out to companies. Any employer was eligible, as long as it had at least 35 employees in Middle Tennessee. Employers could be public, private, nonprofit or governmental. Once employers were nominated, employees were asked to fill out an online questionnaire that gave more information about the companies they worked for. Information gathered included issues relating to workplace culture, including Alignment, Connection, Effectiveness, Engagement, Leadership, and the Basics, including pay, benefits, flexibility, training, and expectations. Employers were then ranked among groups of similar size to most accurately compare results, with those that scored high being recognized. This ranking is based upon the period from 01/01/2022 to 12/31/2022, and was published 6/25/2023. The ranking may not be representative of any one client’s experience, is not an endorsement, and is not indicative of an advisor’s future performance. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors or RIA firms pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. Neither Energage nor the Tennessean is affiliated with Raymond James. 

**Tennessean Top Workplaces Leadership Award (2023)  

More than 2,000 companies participated and 117 were recognized as one of the Tennessean Top Places to work. The Tennessean welcomed anyone to nominate an organization and partnered with Energage, who also reached out to companies. Any employer was eligible, as long as it had at least 35 employees in Middle Tennessee. Employers could be public, private, nonprofit or governmental. Once employers were nominated, employees were asked to fill out an online questionnaire that gave more information about the companies they worked for. Information gathered included issues relating to workplace culture, including Alignment, Connection, Effectiveness, Engagement, Leadership, and the Basics, including pay, benefits, flexibility, training, and expectations. Employers were then ranked among groups of similar size to most accurately compare results, with those that scored high being recognized. Jeff Dobyns was recognized as the Leadership Award recipient based on the highest rated survey response for the following survey question: “I have confidence in the leader of my company”. This ranking is based upon the period from 01/01/2022 to 12/31/2022, and was published 6/25/2023. The ranking may not be representative of any one client’s experience, is not an endorsement, and is not indicative of an advisor’s future performance. This ranking is not based on the services/advice offered by our financial advisors. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors or RIA firms pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. Neither Energage nor Top Workplaces is affiliated with Raymond James.

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Jeffrey T. Dobyns

CFP®, CLU, CHFC

President, SageSpring | Financial Advisor, RJFS 
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Jeffrey T. Dobyns

President, SageSpring | Financial Advisor, RJFS

Beyond crunching numbers and investment strategies, at SageSpring, we’re about building relationships. When you encounter Founder & President of SageSpring, Jeff Dobyns, it’s easy to understand why this is at the very heart of who we are as a firm. You won’t find stuffy formalities with Jeff; instead, you can expect to find him sharing a warm smile, communicating a compelling vision, or patiently untangling life’s complex challenges with clients. He believes in truly getting to know clients, understanding their aspirations and priorities, and navigating their financial plans with a tailored, comprehensive approach. Our team members have often been caught taking notes on Jeff’s effortless relationship skills from a distance, and we admire them for striving to learn from one of the best. 

Jeff’s financial expertise and wisdom are the perfect match to his innate people skills. Jeff holds the prestigious CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM certification, Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®), and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChLU®) designations, and has held executive positions with financial planning firms for more than two decades. 

His dedication extends beyond the office to the boardroom and the local community, where Jeff is passionate about giving back. He serves as Chairman of the Board of Men of Valor, a prison ministry and mentoring program. Jeff also serves on the board of Send Musicians to Prison, which shares hope, healing and restoration with the imprisoned through musicians & artists. Jeff actively supports other initiatives in the community by sitting on the board of The Signatry of Middle Tennessee and the Halftime Institute of Nashville. 

Witnessing his four children, Gracyn, Hunter, Tanner, and Logan, excel on the field is almost just as rewarding, if not more, than celebrating the victories of seeing his clients overcome obstacles and build wealth. Spending weekends boating on the lake, hiking mountain trails, and fishing with his family are the moments Jeff cherishes most. It’s this grounded perspective that reveals the true meaning of wealth for Jeff: not just numbers on a page, but the freedom to create experiences that enrich your life and the lives of those you love. When you choose the Dobyns McMillin Wealth Team, you choose more than financial expertise. You choose a partner who champions your dreams, celebrates your victories, and walks besides you on the path to achieving your unique goals.

**Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER TM, CFP® (with plaque design) and CFP® (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.