Knoxville, TN Financial Advisor Office

Jim LaPinska

CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, WMCP®

Wealth Management Advisor

Our Knoxville offices is run jointly by our Co-Managing Directors, Jim LaPinska and Mark Pancratz. Jim and Mark have worked with each other for the past eight years. They both have a passion for helping clients achieve their financial security and are committed to growing and expanding their impact and influence in East Tennessee. At Northwestern Mutual, we've been helping clients achieve financial security for more than 160 years. Join our team in carrying on that tradition. Here you'll have access to award-winning training, technology, planning tools and supportive mentors who will help you deliver expert advice to your clients. And, as you build impactful relationships with clients and help them build a plan to achieve their financial goals throughout life, you'll be solidifying your own financial future too. Hard work is valued and rewarded with opportunities for growth and exceptional income potential.

Mark Pancratz

Wealth Management Advisor

Our Knoxville offices is run jointly by our Co-Managing Directors, Jim LaPinska and Mark Pancratz. Jim and Mark have worked with each other for the past eight years. They both have a passion for helping clients achieve their financial security and are committed to growing and expanding their impact and influence in East Tennessee. At Northwestern Mutual, we've been helping clients achieve financial security for more than 160 years. Join our team in carrying on that tradition. Here you'll have access to award-winning training, technology, planning tools and supportive mentors who will help you deliver expert advice to your clients. And, as you build impactful relationships with clients and help them build a plan to achieve their financial goals throughout life, you'll be solidifying your own financial future too. Hard work is valued and rewarded with opportunities for growth and exceptional income potential.

Cullen LaVoi

Growth and Development Director

Our team specializes in working with driven, successful professionals, families and businesses looking for financial education, a comprehensive plan and a long-term relationship. Our team focuses on understanding our clients needs and objectives first, then secondly, developing a tailored financial plan to address their specific needs and objectives while helping to achieve financial security.

Zachary Jamison

Growth and Development Director

Andrew King

Field Director

Andrew King's team strives to establish lasting relationships with clients by working as their financial planning partner and advocate. With a background in tax and public accounting, Andrew specializes in having simple & thoughtful discussions to help you achieve your financial goals. Whether you are concerned for your own financial needs, or those of your family or business, our team can help.

Derek Brawner

Financial Advisor

Hey there! I'm Derek Brawner, a financial advisor passionate about helping clients achieve their goals. With expertise in wealth management and risk protection, I offer personalized strategies for your unique needs. Together with my wife Shelby, we're committed to guiding families toward financial success. Let's connect and create a brighter future together!