As a dad and part-time baseball coach, I’ve spent countless hours on the field watching kids learn one of life’s toughest lessons: you can practice your swing for weeks, but when that curveball comes looping in, everything changes in a split second. One moment the batter looks confident, the next he’s ducking or swinging wildly...

For Immediate Release Maryville, TN — LeConte Wealth has announced Zachary Waterer as Chief Practice Manager, a role focused on enhancing the firm’s operational infrastructure and supporting its continued growth and commitment to client-centered service. Inspired by the timeless philosophy of “Ancora imparo” – an expression often attributed to Michelangelo meaning “Yet I am still...

Since the creation of the 401(k) under the Revenue Act of 1978, workers have been encouraged to save for retirement. By deferring a portion of each paycheck, many built meaningful savings – often with employer matches – invested and growing tax-deferred over time. Others contributed to IRAs or SEP plans, steadily accumulating a nest egg...

If there is one lesson my professional journey has taught me, it is this: persistence is key. Careers rarely follow a perfectly straight path. Mine certainly has not. But through every step – every opportunity, challenge, and pivot – one principle has remained constant: keep moving forward, keep learning, and keep pursuing the opportunity to...