Anderson Payne

Anderson joined PNFP Capital Markets in 2022. He is focused on originating, leading and executing merger and acquisition advisory, capital raising transactions and strategic advisory services for middle-market clients and prospects across the Southeast. Anderson primarily represents family and founder-owned businesses in sell-side mergers and acquisitions. Additionally, he performs business advisory services, including strategic opportunity, capital structure and valuation analyses. 

Prior to joining Pinnacle, Anderson specialized in transaction advisory services, financial analysis and strategic planning within the healthcare industry. Anderson led buy-side and sell-side transaction advisory engagements, inclusive of due diligence and quality of earnings analyses. Additionally, he managed strategic advisory projects, focusing on market assessments, financial projections, feasibility analyses and strategic plan development.

Anderson grew up in Knoxville and attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville where he received his bachelor's degree in accounting and also earned a Master of Accountancy. Anderson is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in Tennessee and holds his FINRA Series 7, 63, and 79 licenses.

Anderson lives in Knoxville and enjoys spending time with family, golfing and is an avid Tennessee Volunteers fan.