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Leadership at the Knoxville office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.

Our Knoxville offices is run jointly by our Co-Managing Directors, Jim LaPinska and Mark Pancratz. Jim and Mark have worked with each other for the past eight years. They both have a passion for helping clients achieve their financial security and are committed to growing and expanding their impact and influence...
Our Knoxville offices is run jointly by our Co-Managing Directors, Jim LaPinska and Mark Pancratz. Jim and Mark have worked with each other for the past eight years. They both have a passion for helping clients achieve their financial security and are committed to growing and expanding their impact and influence in East Tennessee. At Northwestern Mutual, we've been helping clients achieve financial security for more than 160 years. Join our team in carrying on that tradition. Here you'll have access to award-winning training, technology, planning tools and supportive mentors who will help you deliver expert advice to your clients. And, as you build impactful relationships with clients and help them build a plan to achieve their financial goals throughout life, you'll be solidifying your own financial future too. Hard work is valued and rewarded with opportunities for growth and exceptional income potential.

Our Knoxville offices is run jointly by our Co-Managing Directors, Jim LaPinska and Mark Pancratz. Jim and Mark have worked with each other for the past eight years. They both have a passion for helping clients achieve their financial security and are committed to growing and expanding their impact and influence...
Our Knoxville offices is run jointly by our Co-Managing Directors, Jim LaPinska and Mark Pancratz. Jim and Mark have worked with each other for the past eight years. They both have a passion for helping clients achieve their financial security and are committed to growing and expanding their impact and influence in East Tennessee. At Northwestern Mutual, we've been helping clients achieve financial security for more than 160 years. Join our team in carrying on that tradition. Here you'll have access to award-winning training, technology, planning tools and supportive mentors who will help you deliver expert advice to your clients. And, as you build impactful relationships with clients and help them build a plan to achieve their financial goals throughout life, you'll be solidifying your own financial future too. Hard work is valued and rewarded with opportunities for growth and exceptional income potential.

Andrew King's team strives to establish lasting relationships with clients by working as their financial planning partner and advocate. With a background in tax and public accounting, Andrew specializes in having simple & thoughtful discussions to help you achieve your financial goals. Whether you are concerned...
Andrew King's team strives to establish lasting relationships with clients by working as their financial planning partner and advocate. With a background in tax and public accounting, Andrew specializes in having simple & thoughtful discussions to help you achieve your financial goals. Whether you are concerned for your own financial needs, or those of your family or business, our team can help.

My team specializes in working with driven, successful professional, families and businesses looking for financial education, a comprehensive plan and a long-term relationship. My team and I focus on understanding our clients needs and objectives first, then secondly, developing a tailored financial plan to address...
My team specializes in working with driven, successful professional, families and businesses looking for financial education, a comprehensive plan and a long-term relationship. My team and I focus on understanding our clients needs and objectives first, then secondly, developing a tailored financial plan to address their specific needs and objectives while helping to achieve financial security.

Holly Fox
Chief of Staff

Meghan Hart
Director of Training and Development

Tyler Pavlis
Executive Director of Recruitment

Alex Kirkland
Talent Acquisition Recruiter

Emily Fritts
Contract, License and Registration Manager

Blake Tipton
New Financial Representative Support Coordinator
Katherin Conley
Sales Execution Team

Lexy Griffin
Client Service Manager
Katy Baker
Client Service Manager
Kristin Priestap
Operations Assistant