Jeff Dobyns has enjoyed extraordinary success providing comprehensive financial planning to retirees, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and executives by taking the time to truly know his clients, understand their goals and develop and execute their ongoing, strategic, financial plans.
Jeff earned his finance degree in business administration from Ohio University and has held executive positions with financial planning firms for more than two decades. After serving as Vice President of Investments of Lykins Financial Group, CPA’s, in his hometown of Westerville, Ohio, Jeff moved to Nashville, Tennessee to found Southwestern Investment Group in 2002. As its President, Jeff has led Southwestern Investment Group to remarkable success, holding the distinction of being one of Raymond James’ top independent contractor offices, and a member of its Chairman’s Council*, every year since 2008.
Jeff’s true calling, however, is working directly with clients, helping them plan their financial futures in a manner that aligns with their values and helps provide them with financial confidence. To help meet these goals, Jeff leads the team of Dobyns Wealth Team and also incorporates the expertise of attorneys, accountants and other professionals to provide quality financial, tax and estate planning, and ongoing asset and risk management.
As independent advisory businesses, neither Southwestern Investment Group nor Dobyns Wealth Team hold any assets on behalf of clients, with such custodial and brokerage services being provided by Raymond James. As a leader in wealth management, Raymond James has an exemplary reputation and today serves more than $930 billion in client assets through 8,200 financial advisors worldwide (as of 9/30/2020).
In order to meet the highest standards of professionalism and ethics in the industry, Jeff is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM practitioner**, a Chartered Life Underwriter and a Chartered Financial Consultant. Jeff is also a participant of the Dave Ramsey SmartVestor program.
Jeff’s work and personal life are both guided by his faith and the Christian principles of honesty, generosity, compassion, and integrity. Accordingly, Jeff devotes considerable time and resources to a number of causes, including serving as a board member of Men of Valor, a prison ministry and mentoring program. Jeff is also on the advisory board of The Signatry of Middle Tennessee, which works with families to increase their charitable giving to their favorite causes. Lastly, Jeff is an Advisory Board Member for Halftime Institute, an organization that coaches marketplace leaders to discern and engage in their life purpose. He is a past board member of Porter’s Call, a Nashville charity that provides free counseling for musicians and their families, and the Martha O’Bryan Center, which empowers those in poverty to transform their lives through work, education, employment, and fellowship.
Jeff and his wife, Amy, are raising their family in Brentwood where they are members of the Brentwood Baptist Church, and their children, Gracyn, Hunter, and twins Tanner and Logan, attend the Christ Presbyterian Academy. For recreation, Jeff enjoys hunting, fishing and just being outdoors.
* Membership is based on prior fiscal year production. Re-qualification is required annually.
**Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, 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.
SmartVestor is an advertising and referral service for investing professionals (“SmartVestor Pros”) operated by The Lampo Group, LLC d/b/a Ramsey Solutions (“Ramsey Solutions”). Pursuant to an arrangement between Ramsey Solutions, Southwestern Investment Advisory Services, Inc. and your advisor, your advisor pays Ramsey Solutions a flat monthly fee to: (a) be a SmartVestor Pro, (b) advertise services through the SmartVestor website, and (c) receive client referrals in the form of an initial introduction to interested consumers who are located in your advisor's Pros geographic region. Southwestern Investment Advisory Services, Inc. does not endorse and are not affiliated with Ramsey Solutions, except with respect to the arrangement described above, and neither Ramsey Solutions nor its agents are officers or employees of Southwestern Investment Advisory Services. Further, neither Ramsey Solutions nor its agents are authorized to provide investment advice or act in any way on behalf of Southwestern Investment Advisory Services, except in connection with providing your contact information to your advisor.
Ramsey Solutions' relationship and agreement is between Southwestern Investment Advisory Services, Inc. only. Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. is not affiliated with the solicitor arrangement between Ramsey Solutions and Southwestern Investment Advisory Services, Inc.
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Jeff Dobyns and Drew McMillin partner together in building strong relationships with our clients. Drew’s attention to detail and high analytical skills complement Jeff’s foresight and intuition.
Drew is an honors graduate of the University of Tennessee Knoxville, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in finance with a concentration in accounting. Determined to become a trusted professional with expertise in all areas of financial planning, Drew obtained his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP)™ practitioner** designation in his early 20s, a respected industry designation when it comes to comprehensive financial advice.
Drew has also been awarded the Accredited Estate Planner designation through the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils, which is a graduate level, multi-disciplinary specialization in estate planning. It is awarded to professionals who meet stringent requirements of experience, knowledge, education, professional reputation, and character. Drew's academic focus for this particular designation was concentrated in charitable giving strategies and advanced estate planning tactics.
Outside of the office, Drew enjoys spending time with his wife, Mary Ellen, and their three children – Noah, Addison, and Daniel. They are members of Southpointe Community Church in Nolensville and serve on the Williamson County Young Life Committee.
**Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, 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.
Andrew Clement, CFP®, CPA, CWS® is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM on the Dobyns Wealth Team at Southwestern Investment Group.
As an experienced professional to individuals, families, and businesses, Andrew uses his objective perspective to help clients make wise financial decisions to experience clarity and confidence and leave a lasting legacy. His goal is to help those he serves have financial freedom in order to focus on the things that matter most to them. Andrew delivers this by first listening to clients to understanding their goals and values, and then helps them tailor and execute on their strategic comprehensive financial plan.
Prior to joining the Dobyns Wealth Team, Andrew had the privilege of serving families as a wealth advisor at Ronald Blue Trust. Before his time at Ronald Blue Trust, Andrew worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers, the second-largest professional services firm in the world. There he served in the audit practice, entrenched in businesses financial statements, internal controls, and processes, working on both public and private entities and across various industries. Andrew also worked in corporate accounting and the banking industry.
Andrew earned his B.B.A. in Accounting from Austin Peay State University and his Master of Accountancy from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional, a Certified Public Accountant, and a Certified Wealth Strategist®.
Active in the community, Andrew serves on the Nashville Young Life Committee and on the Nashville committee for Hope International. He is also an alumnus of the Young Leaders Council – Williamson County Chapter.
Andrew and his wife, Brittany, have three daughters and reside in Nolensville, Tennessee.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, 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.
Mandy works hard behind the scenes of your accounts. Her high efficiency makes her skilled at knowing every moving part of each client’s plan to make sure nothing is missed in meeting preparation and follow up. She focuses on improving efficiency in daily operations to ensure all client matters are handled in a timely and meaningful manner.
Mandy Brooke is an honors graduate of Maryville College, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Business and Organizational Management with a minor in Accounting. Mandy began working in the insurance and investment industry as a college intern.
After moving to Nashville, Mandy joined Southwestern Investment Group in 2012 with nearly 8 years of industry experience. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner**, a Chartered Life Underwriter and a Chartered Financial Consultant. She holds Series 6, 7, 63, life, accident, health and annuity insurance licenses.
Mandy is originally from Kingston, TN, but now lives in Nashville with her husband Sean, and son Carson.
**Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CFP® (with plaque design) and CFP® (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals
Wes McNeillie received his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, majoring in Finance, and a Master's degree in Business Administration from University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. He previously worked for four years at an investment advisory firm in Investment Operations.
At Southwestern Investment Group, Wes serves on the Dobyns Wealth Team and works closely with our wealth advisors, providing financial planning and investment advisory support and assisting them with client meeting preparation.
Wes made his way to Southwestern after a previous colleague at his former firm came to work for the company and said great things about Southwestern’s people and culture. Needing a change of environment, Wes thought it would be a great opportunity to apply and is now grateful to be a part of the team.
Beyond the office, Wes loves to play tennis, travel to new destinations, and is an avid Tennessee Volunteers fan. He is often traveling to Knoxville and around the country to watch them play. Outside of work, Wes enjoys sampling new restaurants in the Nashville food scene and spending time with his parents and two brothers.
**Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, 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.
Dean Shahan is a graduate of the University of Tennessee Knoxville, where he studied Finance. He has three years of financial planning experience. As a member of the Dobyns Wealth Team at Southwestern Investment Group, Dean works closely with our wealth advisors, providing financial planning and investment advisory support and assisting them with client meeting preparation and is committed to providing quality advice and services to clients.
Dean is a born and raised Nashville, TN resident. Outside the office, Dean enjoys showing off Nashville to his wife, Dalton, who is from Birmingham, AL. If Dean and Dalton are not grabbing a bite to eat at a local restaurant or attending a sporting event, they are at home spending time with their Labradoodle, Scarlet.
Shelby is your first point of contact. She knows our schedules backwards and forwards, and if she can’t answer your questions she will make sure a team member calls you back in a timely manner. Shelby moved to Nashville in September of 2014 from Seattle, Washington. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family, traveling and being outdoors.
Nicole Holguin brings with her over 15 years of experience in the banking industry. In her current role, Nicole is primarily responsible for client onboarding, account maintenance, assisting clients with money movement and transfers, and other administrative tasks. Her primary focus is providing exceptional, timely, and efficient service to clients and her team. When she’s not in the office, Nicole loves spending time with her family and friends.
Kelly is an experienced marketing professional who joined the Dobyns Wealth Team as a Marketing Coordinator, providing strategic support in all creative areas and is responsible for leading the execution and evolution of the DWT brand. Prior to joining Southwestern Investment Group, Kelly spent her career in the financial services and sports industry, focusing on marketing, sales, and brand awareness.
Kelly attended Western Michigan University and graduated from the Honor’s College with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, majoring in business management and public relations. She relocated to Nashville in 2020 from the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan.
Life outside of the office for Kelly is spent with her boyfriend Ned and dog Louis. They spend their weekends exploring Nashville eateries, working out, traveling, frequenting dog parks, and completing DIY projects around the house.
Carlie attended Northwood University in Midland, Michigan and graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus in marketing.
In her role at Southwestern Investment Group on the Dobyns Wealth Team, Carlie schedules and coordinates meetings and appointments for our advisors and outside partners to maximize productivity. She works closely and effectively with the team and advisors to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, plus any appropriate follow-up to keep things on schedule.
Beyond the office, Carlie enjoys quality time with friends and family, traveling, trying new places in Nashville, and spending time with her cat, Fiona.
Through Raymond James, Cash Tunstall CFP®, creates an original planning experience for each client, specifically crafted from their personal story and priorities, with an emphasis on retirement, income planning, and long-term tax efficiency.
Although an appropriate name considering his vocation, Cash was actually named after an inspirational friend of his parents. He grew up in Kentucky in his family’s equine business and studied at Asbury University where he met his wife, Lauren.
In the early years of his career, Cash was individually and personally mentored by two of the largest and most successful financial advisors in the Raymond James network. During this time, he was responsible for coordinating the planning strategies and processes for many of their most complex clients and plans. Today, in a more comprehensive role as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner, Cash draws from that experience and is known for his forward-thinking initiatives and resourceful solutions in support of his clients’ goals.
Cash lives in Franklin with his wife Lauren and two young children. They are enthusiastic fans of Dave Ramsey and the broader message of financial literacy and behavioral change pioneered by the Ramsey Solutions team. Having helped coordinate Financial Peace University classes over the years, this is a cornerstone of his planning process and philosophy.
This is usually the part of the bio where one may express favorite pastimes and hobbies. However, between this business, his deeply romantic relationship with Lauren, and being a constant instigator of the kids - there is not a lot of free time. If there is any to speak of, Cash can be found tinkering and DIYing on his house and in the garage, usually creating more problems than the ones he is fixing.
Cash holds Series 7 and 66, property, casualty, life, health, and annuity licenses. He also maintains the CFP® designation and is a member of the Financial Services Institute.
Right before high school graduation, Chase’s family was hit with the unexpected loss of his dad. That day shook what they thought would lie ahead, and they had to develop a plan to make sure they were okay. God took care of them, but there were plenty of challenges.
During the following months, a challenge his family faced was searching for financial guidance, because they had never worked with a financial advisor before. Eventually, they connected with one, but it took time, energy, and several interviews before finding one they trusted.
After earning his business degree from the University of Tennessee, Chase joined Dave Ramsey’s team, coaching and advising financial advisors. There, he developed a foundation of financial principles and philosophies that he still believes in today. After several years with Ramsey Solutions, Chase had a desire to become a financial advisor.
Now, Chase is honored to be in a position that allows him to be the trusted advisor his family was looking for—and for others. He has the personal experience to understand the emotions that can come from unexpected circumstances. This experience allows him to walk with you and guide you through the financial planning process with a unique perspective.
As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™ practitioner, Chase has the education and experience to develop and implement a comprehensive financial plan to help you meet your goals. His goal is to partner with you and develop a lasting relationship built on trust, while executing a plan to help you create a legacy.
