Evan Russell
Financial Advisor, RJFSEvan Russell is a dedicated Financial Advisor who has successfully completed his Series 7 and 66 certifications, positioning him to offer comprehensive financial guidance. His aim is to forge lasting relationships within the community, helping individuals achieve their financial goals.
Evan's path to financial advising is marked by his tenure as a professional baseball player for the L.A. Angels and as a standout team captain at the University of Tennessee. There, he distinguished himself by setting a record for Most Home Runs in a career and maintaining the title for Most Games Played. His peers recognized him not only for his athletic prowess but also for his teamwork and diligence, honoring him as the Best Teammate and Hardest Worker. Additionally, Evan is a two-time Academic All-American.
Holding a Bachelor's degree in Business Finance and a Master's in Communications from the University of Tennessee, Evan's academic background complements his athletic discipline. Beyond his professional endeavors, he is committed to contributing to the community by running baseball camps for aspiring college athletes across the state and playing with his dog, Chaco.
Evan Russell's unique blend of athletic achievement, academic excellence, and financial expertise makes him a valuable asset to our team and a reliable advisor for those seeking to navigate their financial journeys.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, Certified Financial Planner®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
The 2026 Forbes ranking of America’s Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria, mostly gained through telephone and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data. This ranking is based upon the period from 3/31/2024 to 3/31/2025 and was released on 01/07/2026. Advisor teams that are considered must have one advisor with a minimum of seven years of experience, have been in existence as a team for at least one year, have at least 5 team members, and have been nominated by their firm. The algorithm weights factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and those that encompass best practices in their practices and approach to working with clients. Portfolio performance is not a criteria due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Out of approximately 12,787 team nominations, 6,149 advisor teams received the award based on thresholds. This ranking is not indicative of an advisor's future performance, is not an endorsement, and may not be representative of individual clients' experience. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors or RIA firms pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. Compensation provided for using the rating. Raymond James is not affiliated with Forbes or Shook Research, LLC. Please see https://www.forbes.com/lists/wealth-management-teams-best-in-state for more info.
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