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OUR TEAM

Experience

Expertise

Diligence 

About Us

Goodson Wealth Management has served communities in Middle Tennessee for over two decades. We are deeply committed to our clients and communities with active involvement in Housing Sewanee, Monteagle-Sewanee Rotary and Sewanee Business Alliance to name a few.

Our Team

Our seasoned team offers a full range of financial management services to support our clients holistically in the attainment of their goals through Lifevesting wealth management.

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John C. Goodson

Founder and Managing Principal

I consider myself a man of vision and faith. It is my goal to help my clients approach their financial health with a holistic perspective. I believe in and practice the principles of Lifevesting passionately. It is essential to consider all aspects of a client’s life to construct and maintain a financial plan that grows with their needs and goals. My financial career began in 1992.

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I serve my community through the Sewanee Business Alliance, Board of Housing Sewanee, Sewanee Civic Association and Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. I am the past president of Monteagle-Sewanee Rotary and Cowan Lions Club. I am a member of The Episcopal Parish of St. Mark and St. Paul on the Mountain.

Family

My family has called Sewanee home since 1994 alongside several horses, cats, dogs and a champion German Shepherd named Ponto, in honor of my great-great grandfather General Edmund Kirby-Smith’s canine companion during the Civil War.

Education

MBA
University of Dallas
BS - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, LA

Core Principles

Treat all with Respect
Acknowledge the dignity of every person.

 

Excellence
Deliver best of class resources once only available to ultra-high net worth individuals.

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Collaboration
Enlist skills of professionals and resources to create the best solutions for our clients.

 

Truth
Be frank and honest in all our interactions.

 

Trust
Earn and retain the trust of every client.

 

Faith
Have faith in our clients, co-workers and the greater good.

 

Success
Deliver on our promises and obligations to clients and co-workers for successful outcomes. Always put our clients’ interests first.

 

Charity
Help our community become a better place for all its citizens.

 

Purpose
Enhance the lives of everyone we touch.

I love spending time with my wife Pam and our three kids, Caroline, Cooper, and Benjamin. Our dog Teddy rounds out our family. Pam and I met at The University of Georgia Athens. while earning our degrees in Family Financial Planning. We now call Franklin, TN home. 

Education

Family

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BS - Family Consumers Sciences Financial Planning

University of Georgia (Athens, GA)

I am dedicated to developing strong relationships with my clients, while coordinating sound financial planning strategies. Every client's situation is unique, and I enjoy finding outside-the-box solutions to meet their needs and goals. I thrive off the “aha” moments that contribute to the optimal financial plan for them. 

 

When I'm not in the office, you will find our family and me visiting local parks and spending time outdoors. 

Managing Principal

Gabe Talley CFP

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Tonya D. Smith

Chief Operating Officer

I began working with John Goodson in 1994. We share a deep devotion to all Goodson Wealth Management clients. It is my mission to ensure our clients receive the best experience under our care. Our clients deserve and receive my complete attention every day.

 

I bring over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry to my position at Goodson Wealth Management. I previously worked at Ascend Federal Credit Union (AEDC Federal Credit Union at the time) as a Sr. Loan Officer assisting clients with CDs and Annuities. I also worked at Sverdup Technologies, Inc. in the benefits department assisting employees with their 401(k)s and Pension Plans.

Family

I am married to my wonderful husband, Jamie. We have a daughter, Chandise, a son, Clayton and a grandson, Brennan. Our doggie fur babies crossed the Rainbow Bridge, but we still have our cool cat, Felix. We doggie sit to fill our doggie void. We recently moved to Winchester, TN from Tullahoma, TN and are enjoying living the lake life!

Education

Motlow State Community College

Smyrna, TN

Cecilia L. Senter

Director of Administration

My family lives not far from where I was raised in Tullahoma.

Education

Motlow State Community College

Smyrna, TN
Tennessee Vocational Center

Family

I joined John in 2001 at Wachovia (formerly First Union). Relaxed and secure Goodson Wealth clients are my goal. I apply the knowledge I’ve gained in financial services to any and every client need, from paperwork to reporting, or just making them feel welcome when they call or come by the office.

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Deborah Bradford

Director of Operations

My husband Stephen and I recently relocated to Winchester, TN with our three dogs Freddi, Sammi and Bobbi. We enjoy cooking, gardening and history, as well as day trips to explore the areas around our new home!

Education

Salem College
Winston-Salem NC

Family

I have worked in the financial sector for 30 years in a variety of roles including business development, mutual fund wholesaler, senior fixed income trader, and portfolio analyst. I also earned my Series 7, 63, 65 and 24 FINRA licenses. It is my desire that every experience provides "white glove" service to our clients and advisors.


I was previously associated with Wells Fargo Investment Institute (and predecessor firms) prior to joining Goodson Wealth Management.

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Phone: (931) 968-1127
Toll Free: (877) 843-1411
Email: info@goodsonwealth.com

WINCHESTER LOCATION
1791 Bypass Road
Winchester, TN 37398

NASHVILLE LOCATION
By Appointment Only
818 18th Avenue South
Suite 950
Nashville, TN 37203 

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