Chattanooga, TN Shallowford Road Office

Christopher Gaither is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services and Freedom Street Partners. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent contractor with Covenant Wealth Advisors. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through both in-house and third-party solutions.

Vernon Thornton is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Freedom Street Partners and Raymond James Financial Services. He is a board member of the nonprofit Ignite Living. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account services.

Jonathan Dutton is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Freedom Street Partners, Raymond James Financial Services, and Ameriprise Financial Services. He is involved as an agent servicing insurance policies at Tandem Financial Partners and serves as an advisor and managing partner of the same firm. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is a large-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and consulting services.

Paul Gaither is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in financial advising. He currently works at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC and previously held roles at Raymond James Financial Services and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Interim Director of Music Ministries at Covenant Presbyterian Church and performs as a tenor in a vocal quartet. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management services, financial planning, and consulting through both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.