Director of Financial Planning, Client Advisor

Alex Willard, EA

“It’s not about me” is a mentality that I strive to display daily. That mentality prompts my passion to serve others and cultivate meaningful relationships, which seamlessly aligns with the fiduciary values at LeConte. Stewardship is a value that I keep at the forefront of my life. I look forward to working with others by educating and asking tough questions that help them see what’s possible and pursue purpose.

Since 2016, Alex has worked hard to maintain a “sponge” mentality, soaking up knowledge from his seasoned co-workers and other industry leaders by spending most of his time reading and learning about taxation and financial planning.

After graduating from Maryville College in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance and Accounting (minor in Sociology), Alex accepted a role as a Planning Associate. Since then, he has passed the Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination (Series 65) and the Special Enrollment Examination (SEE). The SEE along with other requirements allowed him to receive the federal designation, Enrolled Agent (EA), handed down by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. In his current role, he provides support to clients in tax preparation, tax strategy, financial planning and supports, as well as manages client relationships.

Alex actively serves in several Blount County leadership roles. He serves on the United Way of Blount County Board of Directors and is a member of the Executive Committee. In addition, he currently serves as the Treasurer of the Board for the Blount County Youth Court and serves as Past Chair with the Blount County Young Professionals. He is a Leadership Blount 2023 alum.

Alex married his wife, Hannah, October 2021 and they reside in the Alcoa community with their miniature Golden Doodle, Dixie. They together enjoy serving with their Foothills Church community, traveling abroad, cheering on the Maryville College Fighting Scots/Tennessee Volunteers and also enjoy spending time with their family.

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The Dumbest Investment Ever
The Dumbest Investment Ever
October is around the corner, so let’s quickly revisit a few memorable stock market events. While September has the worst historical stock performance, investors often remember the 23% drop across two days that culminated on Black Tuesday, October 29, 1929, and the 22.5% one-day drop on Black Monday, October 19, 1987. In the wake of...
Non-Qualified Stock Options: Taxation, Timing, Strategy
Non-Qualified Stock Options: Taxation, Timing, Strategy
Non-Qualified Stock Options, or NQSOs, are a popular form of equity compensation that many companies offer to their employees. Over the years, our team has had multiple clients come to us with questions about how they work, how they’re taxed, and, most importantly, how they can best be managed. So, I thought I’d share some...
Understanding Roth Conversions: A Strategic Retirement Move
Understanding Roth Conversions: A Strategic Retirement Move
Roth conversions are a financial strategy that involves transferring funds from a traditional retirement account, like a Traditional IRA or 401(k), into a Roth IRA. This move can be a smart choice for individuals looking to optimize their retirement savings and reduce future tax liabilities. But like any financial strategy, it’s important to understand the...
A Healing Hand to the Next Generation
A Healing Hand to the Next Generation
This was the weekend to move one of my boys back into college.  I have done this several times now, and it is always a time of thought and reflection for me.  You often realize in this process that young people have no experience in certain areas.  Whether it is communicating with housing representatives or...
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