Meet with a Local Financial Advisor to Get a Personalized Retirement Roadmap

Our team of financial professionals are here to help optimize your retirement plan to meet your goals. How we can help:

  • Determine if or when you’re ready to retire.
  • Identify your sources for reliable retirement income through the next chapter.
  • Make the most of your Social Security benefits.
  • Create long-term healthcare strategies to better manage rising costs.
  • Develop a tax-efficient retirement income approach.

Connect with a Blue Ridge financial advisor for retirement planning virtually or in-person at our Chattanooga, Knoxville, or Raleigh locations.

We Plan For Everything

Five comprehensive pillars of financial planning working together to help you pursue your goals
Income
Plan for long-term retirement income
Investments
Manage your wealth for the long term
Tax Strategies
Manage tax effects on assets
Legacy
Safeguard your assets and values
Healthcare
Prepare for future costs

Comprehensive Planning Across All Five Pillars

From investments and income to legacy protection, tax efficiency, and healthcare planning—our integrated approach ensures every aspect of your financial life works together seamlessly.

Sharing Knowledge, Building Trust

John Vandergriff, Owner and Lead Wealth Planner, understands the value of preparation, discipline, and teamwork. From competing as a state champion wrestler and playing football for the University of Tennessee under Coach Phillip Fulmer, to serving families through ministry and financial planning, his career has always centered on helping others succeed.
Whether planning for retirement, protecting what matters most, or building a lasting legacy, John is committed to helping clients move forward with confidence and clarity.

On the Air

Broadcasting financial insights and retirement planning strategies to listeners throughout the region
In Your Community
Meeting with clients face-to-face in our offices across all of our Southeast locations

Prepare and Enjoy Your Legacy

We empower families to lead fulfilling and financially confident lifestyles.
Grow
Build a strategy aimed to accumulate wealth that supports your retirement lifestyle and long-term goals.
Strategic investment portfolios
Tax-advantaged savings strategies
Wealth accumulation planning
Risk-adjusted growth opportunities
Manage
Preserve and safeguard your wealth while generating reliable income throughout retirement.
Retirement income planning
Tax-efficient withdrawal strategies
Healthcare cost management
Social Security optimization
Give
Create a lasting legacy for your loved ones and support the causes that matter most to you.
Estate planning strategies
Wealth transfer planning
Charitable giving strategies
Legacy protection
Schedule your call today