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The Trust Company of Tennessee hires Mead as relationship manager

April 28, 2022

Grace Mead
The Trust Company of Tennessee

The Trust Company of Tennessee has hired Grace Mead as a relationship manager, based in the firm’s Knoxville office.

Founded in 1987 and with offices in Chattanooga, Knoxville and the Tri-Cities, The Trust Company of Tennessee currently has more than $4.5 billion under management. The firm helps individuals, families, business owners and nonprofits make better financial decisions through wealth management, personal investment strategy, corporate retirement plans, estate planning and personal trust services.

“Grace is committed to developing client relationships, and she can understand and anticipate their needs while continuously expanding her knowledge in matters that benefit the firm and our clients,” said Daniel Carter, president of The Trust Company of Tennessee.

A native of Rochester, New York, Mead earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Roberts Wesleyan College in 2013. She holds both Series 7 and Series 66 licensures and is a certified Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS).

Previously, she served as financial advisor for Edward Jones, providing support and financial planning to 200 clients and as an investment professional at J.P. Morgan.

Mead, who serves as board vice chair for the Child Advocacy Center of Anderson County, and her husband, Dale, have lived in Clinton since relocating to East Tennessee in 2018. They have two sons, Everett and Mason, and attend Second Baptist Church in Clinton. In her free time, Mead enjoys water sports, hiking, culinary endeavors and orchid cultivation.

The Trust Company of Tennessee’s professionals in wealth management, trust, estate administration and corporate retirement help clients live confidently and achieve their goals. The growing company seeks candidates with a sincere desire to help others and offers a supportive culture and generous benefits, including insurance, 401(k) match, profit sharing, paid time off, free financial planning services and other benefits. Interested candidates can see open positions and apply at thetrust.com/careers.

About The Trust Company of Tennessee

Founded in 1987 by Sharon J. Pryse, The Trust Company of Tennessee is a state-chartered trust company with more than $4.5 billion under management and more than 85 employees. Based in Knoxville, the firm also has offices in Chattanooga and the Tri-Cities. The company helps individuals, families, business owners and nonprofits make better financial decisions through wealth management, corporate retirement and personal trust services. For more information, visit https://www.thetrust.com.