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• Brett Sefcik recently joined the team of agents at Weichert, Realtors - Advantage Plus of Knoxville, while Tracy Laudermilk recently rejoined the agency.

Sefcik and Laudermilk will assist clients in Knoxville and surrounding areas with all their real estate needs.

• SmartBank recently announced president/CEO William Y. Carroll Jr., was elected to the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. This appointment reflects on Carroll’s leadership qualities, financial expertise and dedication to advancing the banking industry. He has more than 30 years of experience in the financial sector.