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John Vandergriff
Financial advisor at Blue Ridge Wealth Planners
John Vandergriff has worked in the financial industry for 13 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Knoxville, Tennessee. John has been with Blue Ridge Wealth Planners since 2016; before that, John spent four years at Global Financial Private Capital. Blue Ridge Wealth Planners offers financial planning, investment management, and educational workshops and is paid through a percentage of assets.
One of 802 advisors with offices in Knoxville, and one of 698 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience13 years (since 2013)
How that compares ?Top 13% by experience at Blue Ridge Wealth Planners
Office9725 Cogdill Road Suite 101, Knoxville, TN 37932
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Other
Typical client at the firm ?$452,724
Advisors at the firm15
States licensed ?2 states
Services through Blue Ridge Wealth Planners
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesEducational seminars and workshops
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Licenses
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Series 65Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Career
- 2016 – nowBlue Ridge Wealth PlannersCurrent firm
- 2013 – 2017Global Financial Private Capital, Inc.Previously
Questions to ask John
Tailored to John’s registration and firm.
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About John
How do I contact John?
Call Blue Ridge Wealth Planners at 865-392-4260 and ask for John Vandergriff. John works from the Knoxville, TN office.
How long has John been a financial advisor?
John has been in the industry since 2013, about 13 years. Top 13% by experience at Blue Ridge Wealth Planners.
What licenses does John hold?
Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is John a fiduciary?
John is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is John paid?
Blue Ridge Wealth Planners reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, other fees. Ask John for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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