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• Rather & Kittrell has announced the promotion of Hannah Whatley CFP, AIF, to senior advisor, Nathan Smith to chief of staff and Thomas Beahn, CFP, to advisor.
Whatley will continue working with Rather & Kittrell clients as they pursue successful financial futures. She is a certified financial planner professional and an accredited investment fiduciary. She also currently serves on the board of the Historic Tennessee
Theatre.
Smith will continue to be actively involved in the management of client portfolios and will continue to lead RK’s investment committee. He will be adding responsibilities for the firm’s overall operations, client service and company financials as part of the RK executive leadership team. Smith joined the Rather & Kittrell team in 2015 as portfolio manager.
Beahn will continue to work with Rather & Kittrell clients as they pursue a successful financial future. He joined the RK Wealth Management team in November 2024 as an associate advisor. Thomas collaborates with senior advisors to help clients make informed financial decisions.
