Bryce Thomas

Bryce Thomas joined Northwestern Mutual in 2006, following a successful academic and baseball career at Carson Newman College in Jefferson City, Tennessee.

In addition to building his own financial services practice, Thomas became Managing Director in 2012. In this leadership role, he mentors and coaches other financial representatives as they build their careers as well as recruits new advisors to the business. 

Thomas graduated magna cum laude from Carson Newman College with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a minor in political science. Thomas says he owes his success to God and his parents who gave him the gift of high expectations.

Ben works with his team to address the specific challenges that arise leading up to, during, and after the transition from accumulation into the decumulation phase of life. Social Security, distribution planning, income generation, investment strategies, and risk management are some of the areas he reviews with clients on an ongoing basis.

Ben brings a great deal of experience with a Master of Science in Financial Services from The American College and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting & Finance from UT-Chattanooga. Ben holds the following designations in the financial industry: CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional certification, CLU® (Chartered Life Underwriter), ChFC® (Chartered Financial Consultant) , WMCP® (Wealth Management Certified Professional), and RICP® (Retirement Income Certified Professional), & the Series 7, 6, and 63 licenses.

Ben enjoys traveling the world in his spare time and has been to every continent in the world, including Antarctica!

Tyler began his career with Northwestern Mutual in 2008.  He attended the University of Tennessee Chattanooga where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a finance degree and a concentration in investments.  Tyler earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional certification in 2015 and also holds the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®) and Chartered Financial Consultant(ChFC®) designations from the American College, along with his Series 6, 63, and 7 securities licenses.

Tyler is an active UTC alumnus and is also a current member and former President of the Chattanooga Hamilton Place Rotary Club. Tyler is married to Jennifer, and they have one daughter, Mary Claire. As a passionate sports fan, you can find Tyler at most UTC athletic events. He also enjoys basketball, golf, and woodworking in his spare time.