About our office

The Knoxville team supports the wealth goals of individuals and families. We work with a wide range of clients, with varying life experiences and backgrounds. Our office has deep expertise in working with business owners, executives and philanthropists; however, we’re able to advise regarding many unique needs or situations. We’re committed to helping you work towards the life and legacy you envision and deserve.

Meet our Private Wealth Management team

Brian Deker

Private Wealth Advisor Managing Director
615-982-5038

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Lee Vaughan

Private Wealth Advisor
865-342-5606

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Our leadership

“Leveraging knowledge gained and experiences acquired from the past is the best way to navigate and adapt to the future. These skills are very useful when we serve our private wealth clients.”

 

– Sam J. Albritton, Market Leader, Kentucky, Tennessee and North Carolina

Community involvement

Engaged in our communities

U.S. Bank believes in giving back. Over the past three years in Tennessee, we've provided $2 million in U.S. Bank Foundation and corporate giving and 26,000 in volunteer hours. Our team is actively involved in providing support through the East Tennessee Historical Society, East Tennessee Foundation, Rotary Club of Knoxville, East Tennessee Military Affairs and others.

Our services

Wealth planning Investment management Banking
Trust and estate services Business planning Charitable giving
Insurance Specialty asset management

Insurance products are available through our affiliate U.S. Bancorp Investments.

Insights from our experts

Market news

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Resources and tips for women entrepreneurs

Funding, advice and networking support can help you sustain and grow your business.

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4 ways to manage concentration risk in your portfolio

How to diversify a concentrated, and potentially risky, portfolio.

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Disclosures

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Investment and insurance products and services including annuities are:
Not a deposit • Not FDIC insured • May lose value • Not bank guaranteed • Not insured by any federal government agency.

U.S. Bank, U.S. Bancorp Investments and their representatives do not provide tax or legal advice. Each individual's tax and financial situation is unique. You should consult your tax and/or legal advisor for advice and information concerning your particular situation.

For U.S. Bank:

U.S. Bank is not responsible for and does not guarantee the products, services or performance of U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc.

U.S. Bank does not offer insurance products. Insurance products are available through our affiliate U.S. Bancorp Investments.

For U.S. Bancorp Investments:

Investment and insurance products and services including annuities are available through U.S. Bancorp Investments, the marketing name for U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., member FINRA and SIPC, an investment adviser and a brokerage subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp and affiliate of U.S. Bank.

Insurance products are available through various affiliated non-bank insurance agencies, which are U.S. Bancorp subsidiaries. Products may not be available in all states. CA Insurance License #0E24641.