Pinnacle Financial Partners welcomes Austin Sanders as trust portfolio manager in Knoxville

Pinnacle Financial Partners welcomes Austin Sanders to its Knoxville team as a Trust Portfolio Manager in the Northshore office, where he will partner with clients to deliver personalized investment strategies and long-term financial guidance.

Sanders brings a decade of experience in investment and portfolio management with a strong background in serving high-net-worth and institutional clients. He joins Pinnacle from First Horizon, where he most recently served as a senior portfolio manager. His expertise includes asset allocation, portfolio construction, performance analysis and regulatory compliance.

At Pinnacle, Sanders will focus on delivering tailored portfolio strategies and holistic wealth solutions to individuals, families and institutions across the Knoxville market.

“Austin’s depth of experience and passion for delivering thoughtful, customized investment strategies make him a strong addition to our team,” said Adam Moore, trust manager at Pinnacle Financial Partners. “He understands what it means to put clients first, and his collaborative approach aligns perfectly with our firm’s culture. We’re excited to welcome him and know he will have an immediate impact on both our clients and associates.”

Sanders holds a Master of Science in Finance from the University of Oklahoma and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

About Pinnacle Financial Partners

Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. (“Pinnacle”) is a $119.1 billion asset regional bank which provides a full range of banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services for commercial and consumer clients who want a comprehensive relationship with their financial institution. The firm joined forces with Synovus Financial Corp. in 2026, bringing together more than 160 years of combined banking service. Pinnacle is the largest bank headquartered in Tennessee and the largest bank holding company headquartered in Georgia. The firm is No. 1 in deposit market share* in the Nashville MSA and No. 4 in the Atlanta MSA with offices in Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Kentucky, Virginia and Maryland.

Pinnacle is an employer of choice for financial services professionals. The firm is No. 9 in FORTUNE magazine’s 2025 list of 100 Best Companies to Work For® in the U.S., its ninth consecutive appearance. Pinnacle was also recognized by American Banker as No. 4 among America’s Best Banks to Work For in 2025, its 13th consecutive year on the list, and No. 1 among banks with more than $10 billion in assets. Learn more about Pinnacle at PNFP.com.

*As of June 30, 2025, according to FDIC data.