Rachel helps multi-generational families and retirees build, preserve and transfer wealth with confidence. A CPA (not-practicing at Morgan Stanley) by training and a former private markets CFO, she brings deep experience in tax-efficient investment strategies and investment management, working with families to execute plans that align immediate priorities with enduring legacies. Her experience in Fortune 500 management adds strategic rigor, disciplined oversight, and sophisticated decision-making to complex family finances. With nearly three decades of experience in finance and an unwavering commitment to long-term relationships, Rachel provides a steady wellspring of guidance through evolving life stages, generational transitions, and moments of complexity – seeking to ensure decisions today strengthen the foundation for tomorrow.
Rachel is passionate about family, community and empowering others to live with purpose and financial confidence. She actively supports local charities focused on financial and physical wellness, as well as initiatives that advance opportunities for integrity-driven professionals. A former Board Member and ongoing supporter of the Appalachian Opportunity Fund, Rachel champions programs that help individuals pursue financial freedom through personalized coaching. She is involved in her church in Johnson City, and supports the Summit Leadership Foundation. Her past leadership roles include serving as Treasurer for a local cancer foundation and as Board Member of the YMCA.
Outside of her professional and volunteer commitments, Rachel enjoys staying active through exercise, hiking, kayaking, and she enjoys camping or spending time in the beautiful outdoors. She treasures time with her husband, Rusty, and nearly grown children Blake (& Avery) and Tinsley Grace.
Licenses & Education
• Bachelor of Science, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, TN
• Certified Public Accountant (not-practicing at Morgan Stanley)
• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
• Series 7 & 66 Registered
• Life & Health Insurance Licensed - CO, GA, KY, MD, MI, NC, NE, SC, SD, TN, VA
Services Include
- Financial Planning
- Trust Accounts
- Wealth Planning
- Business Planning
- Retirement Planning
- Asset Management
- Stock Option Plans
- Business Succession Planning
- Cash Management
Securities Agent: KY, LA, CT, VA, NE, NC, OR, GA, NH, SC, MA, AL, SD, DC, TX, OH, NY, MI, MD, TN, IN, IL, FL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1894344