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...

For Immediate Release    Maryville, TN — LeConte Wealth is pleased to announce that Beau Bushong has joined the firm as a Client Adviser, bringing a relationship-driven approach and a strong commitment to serving individuals and families across East Tennessee.  A graduate of Tennessee Wesleyan University, Bushong earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration...

In the last post of this series, we examined the internal anatomy of an annuity and explored the many moving parts that make these contracts so complex. Once you understand how those pieces fit together, the next step is understanding the different types of annuities available today. Although annuities are often discussed as if they...