TOMMY DOERFLER AND LUKE AULL NAMED TO FORBES LIST OF NEXT-GEN WEALTH ADVISORS

FRANKLIN, Tennessee—Southwestern Investment Group, a wealth management firm headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, is proud to announce that two of its advisors have been recognized as the future of the wealth management industry. Forbes recently included Tommy Doerfler of the Lighthouse Wealth Team in Franklin, Tennessee, and Luke Aull of the Aull Wealth Team in Nashville, Tennessee, on its Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors list.

The list recognizes 500 rising advisors located across the country. Each advisor was nominated by their firm before undergoing a thorough vetting process completed by SHOOK Research. Advisors were ranked according to in-person interviews, industry experience, compliance records, revenue produced, and assets under management.

Tommy Doerfler currently manages $211M in assets as of August 13, 2020, and has received his Series 7, Series 66, Life, Health and Annuity Licenses, his Certified Public Accountant License, and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. When asked about this achievement, Doerfler replied, “I attribute my team’s success to our constant dedication to our clients. We are always looking for new ways to help enhance and preserve our clients’ assets with sensible, comprehensive strategies.”.

Luke Aull currently manages $335M in assets as of August 13, 2020, and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. He specializes in providing sound, conservative, confidential, and comprehensive investment advice to clients. “We are wholly focused on helping clients efficiently save for retirement, employ tax planning strategies, and transfer their wealth. I’m grateful to have such an amazing team and to be recognized among other top advisors in the country,” says Aull.

The Lighthouse Wealth Team is located at 801 Crescent Centre Dr., Suite 600 in Franklin, Tennessee, and can be reached at 615-861-6124. The Aull Wealth Team is located at 2451 Atrium Way in Nashville, Tennessee, and can be reached at 615-391-2961.

For more information, see www.SHOOKresearch.com.

About Southwestern Investment Group

Southwestern Investment Group was established in 2002 as an independent firm and manages more than $4 billion in client assets as of July 16, 2020. The advisors at Southwestern Investment Group use Raymond James Financial Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, as their broker-dealer, which allows them to have the support of a large company while offering the personalized services of a small firm. Southwestern Investment Group uses sensible, sound, and conservative investment strategies and holistic services to help enhance and preserve your wealth. Southwestern Investment Group is a member of Southwestern Family of Companies. For more information, visit swinvestmentgroup.com.

About Raymond James Financial Services

Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. is a financial services firm supporting independent financial advisors nationwide. Since 1974, Raymond James Financial Services Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, has provided a wide range of investment and wealth planning related services through its affiliate, Raymond James & Associates, Inc., member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC. Both broker/dealers are wholly owned subsidiaries of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE-RJF) a leading diversified financial services company with approximately 8,100 financial advisors throughout the United States, Canada and overseas. Total client assets are $774 billion. (As of 3/31/2020)

Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA / SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Southwestern Investment Advisory Services, Inc., an independent registered investment adviser. Southwestern Investment Group, the Lighthouse Wealth Team, and the Aull Wealth Team are not registered broker/dealers and are independent of Raymond James Financial Services. Representatives may not be registered to offer securities and advisory services in all states.

2020 Top 500 Next- Gen Wealth Advisors

The Forbes Next-Gen Wealth Advisors rankings, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criterion, mostly gained through telephone and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data. Those advisors that are considered are under 40, have a minimum of four years’ experience, and the algorithm weighs factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and those that encompass the highest standards of best practices. Portfolio performance is not a criterion due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research, LLC. Research Summary (as of April 2020): Out of 32,000 nominations received, 500 made the final list in 2020. Neither SHOOK nor Forbes receives compensation from the advisors or their firms in exchange for placement on a ranking. Raymond James is not affiliated with Forbes or Shook Research, LLC. This ranking is not indicative of advisor’s future performance, is not an endorsement, and may not be representative of individual clients’ experience. Please visit https://www.forbes.com/top-next-gen-advisors for more info.

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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.