President & Founder
Co-Founder, Executive Vice President & Chief Development Officer
Chief Compliance Officer
Executive Director of Corporate Affairs
Financial Advisor
Financial Advisor
Financial Advisor, Investment Research Analyst
Financial Advisor, Operations & Compliance Analyst
Executive Assistant to The Brogans
Director of Marketing & Communications
Data & Compliance Analyst
Client Care Specialist
Client Care Specialist
Client Care Specialist
Client Care Specialist
Paraplanner & Operations Support
Operations Assistant
Apprentice
Corporate Assistant & Creative Team
Front Desk Manager & Events Team
Operations Assistant
Lifestyle Manager & Creative Team
Lainie Thomas
Brynn Pierce, MBA
Brynn serves as Brogan Financial’s Data & Compliance Analyst. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from the University of Tennessee, and a Master’s in Business Administration from Tennessee Wesleyan University. With over ten years of experience working with the Brogans in various capacities, Brynn brings extensive knowledge to the multiple departments she serves. As a Knoxville native, Brynn spends a lot of her time cheering on the Tennessee Volunteers. In her free time, Brynn enjoys fitness, reading, and spending quality time with her friends and family.
Fun fact: Brynn has known the Brogan family for quite some time – Dee Dee even taught her kindergarten music class!
Client Care Specialist
Amanda serves as a Client Care Specialist at Brogan Financial, by supporting clients and advisors on a daily basis. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology from The University of Tennessee, along with a certification in Geographic Information Systems. Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, Amanda now resides in Knoxville with her boyfriend and dog. She enjoys relaxing by the lake, supporting her favorite sports teams, dining out, and watching reality TV.
Fun Fact: Amanda was an EMT during her senior year of high school!
Tanya Yon
Client Care Specialist
Tanya serves as a Client Care Specialist at Brogan Financial, by supporting clients and advisors on a daily basis. With over 20 years of industry experience, Tanya loves working with people and getting to know them through the client process. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Tanya now resides in Maryville with her daughter. She enjoys exploring East Tennessee with her family to see all that the area has to offer.
Fun Fact: Tanya took a trip to the Holy Land and walked the pilgrimage journey, the “Road to Calvary”, in Jerusalem.
Karah serves as a Client Care Specialist by supporting clients and advisors on a daily basis. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Tennessee, with a focus in Finance. Originally from Knoxville, Karah now lives in Lenoir City with her husband. She enjoys spending time on the lake, hiking, shopping, traveling, and experimenting with new recipes.
Fun Fact: Karah is a lifelong equestrian and spent over 15 years riding horses.
Kevin serves as a Paraplanner & Operations Support at Brogan Financial, assisting the Advisory and Client Care Teams with client file preparation for appointments. He earned a Bachelor’s in Telecommunications and a Master’s in Business Administration in Finance from Indiana University. Kevin brings valuable expertise to the team with his multiple years of experience. Originally from Indiana, Kevin now resides in Vonore with his wife. He enjoys golf, lake outings with friends, and cheering for his beloved Hoosiers.
Fun fact: Kevin worked at a TV station for three years after graduating with his Bachelor’s Degree.
Tyler Stermetz
Operations Assistant
Tyler is an Operations Assistant supporting the Paraplanning Team by preparing files for advisor meetings with clients. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Tennessee with a focus on finance and accounting. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Tyler currently resides in West Knoxville. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, UT sports, fitness, traveling, and fishing.
Fun Fact: Tyler’s party trick is juggling. He loves to juggle apples in the produce section.
Connor McCormick
Mary Caroline Brogan, MBA