Meet the Team

Andrew began his career in the financial services industry in 1996 with a Savings & Loan in Houston, Texas. In January of 2000, he joined a national company as a Financial Advisor, transferring to Knoxville in the spring of 2006 to become the lead advisor of the team serving the faculty, staff, and coaches at the University of Tennessee. In 2024 he was recognized by Forbes* as a Best-In-State Financial Security Professional. Now, he focuses on a select number of clients who benefit from the value of his choice to be independent.

Before joining the financial services industry, Andrew worked on a Colorado dude ranch in the middle of the Pike National Forest. During this time he learned some important principles that have stuck with him. As a wrangler he educated the guests about horses and riding. The surroundings were a beautiful testament to God’s glory, while the western attire, cook-outs, and square dances inspired enthusiasm for riding the range. Occasionally while leading a ride he would come across a treacherous path, divergent trail, or some other problem for which his experience and guidance was essential. His goal was always to help the guests return to the ranch after a safe and enjoyable ride. As a financial planner, Andrew has found that the best way to help his clients reach their goals is to educate, inspire, and guide them along the path that lies ahead.

He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^® professional and a Chartered Financial Consultant^®, and he has also earned his Master’s degree in Personal Financial Planning from the University of Missouri. His capstone work for the program was the development of an internal Financial Wellness metric that helps him and his teammates track the growth in their clients’ abilities to pursue and obtain their goals. Currently he is a PhD student in Financial Planning at Kansas State University.

Andrew lives in Farragut with his wife Paige and has three sons: Luke, Marshall, and Cooper. He enjoys spending time with his family, whether playing games at home, hiking in the Smoky Mountains, or visiting other national parks, reading historical fiction, playing soccer, watching football (both Texas and Tennessee) and studying God’s word.

Corey began his career in financial services in 2015 with an internship at a national firm, gaining early experience as a financial representative helping clients protect and grow their assets. In 2019, he joined Andrew Craft's team in the financial planning profession, specializing in serving faculty, staff, and coaches at The University of Tennessee and other higher education institutions nationwide.

In 2024 he joined Andrew Craft again to help launch Sojourn Wealth Management, enabling a more personalized and independent approach to client service. He believes wealth is an important tool to be approached with good stewardship and prudence as he helps his clients navigate the ever changing landscape of their financial journey. 

An avid sports fan and two-time state championship bowler, Corey holds the Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ designation. He primarily works with professionals in college athletics and higher education offering tailored guidance on complex financial needs unique to these industries.

A proud alumnus of The University of Tennessee, Corey earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and remains a dedicated Volunteers fan, frequently attending UT sporting events with his family. He resides in Northwest Knoxville with his wife, Taylor, their daughters Everly and Elliah, and sons Abel and Honor. In his free time, Corey enjoys family vacations to the Low Country, reading good books, and refining his culinary skills—whether on his Blackstone griddle or in couples' cooking classes.

Jeff began his career in financial advising in the fall of 2021. Prior to entering the industry, he was an 8th grade English teacher. His time teaching was spent creating goals with his students, analyzing obstacles, and carefully crafting lessons to guide his students to their desired destinations. Now, Jeff uses the same techniques in his practice; he helps clients create goals, analyzes their obstacles, and guides them through their retirement journey. The satisfaction of inspiring his students is still felt as he helps his clients realize their financial goals.

Jeff has a Masters of Science in Education and has also received the designation of Chartered Retirement Planning Consultant®. As an educator, Jeff understands the necessity of clear communication, authenticity, and preparation—all of which are essential elements of any well managed classroom or financial planning practice. As a Chartered Retirement Planning Consultant^®, Jeff specializes in navigating pensions, social security, and other fixed income strategies; public service retirement plan offerings; medicare; and military benefits.

Jeff is married to his wife of 7 years, Paige, and the Lord has blessed them with three beautiful children: Thomas, Walter, and Penelope. When Jeff and Paige are not taking a family walk after dinner, reading books aloud to their children, or enjoying fellowship with friends from church, they can be found consumed in a competitive game of cards, watching the Vols storm the SEC, or enjoying their favorite movies together.

Lydia began assisting financial advisors in June of 2019 and has worked in administrative and customer service roles since graduating from Belhaven University in April of 2011. These roles have fostered a strong attention to detail and a desire to make administrative processes smooth and efficient. Lydia and her husband Arthur moved to the Knoxville area in 2014 to assist with caregiving for elderly grandparents. This experience highlighted the importance of wise financial and estate planning as they walked with their family through their cognitive decline and continues to motivate Lydia in assisting the advisor team with client care. She seeks to establish a warm and positive environment to cultivate connection and positivity with clients as they navigate change through the different seasons of life. Lydia has also taught dance for 15 years and finds fulfillment in helping students and clients to learn/grow, make educated choices and meet their personal or financial goals.

Lydia lives in Clinton, TN with her husband and two daughters, Allison and Emily. She teaches dance in the evenings at Fuzion School of the Arts in Jefferson City and began homeschooling and participating in Classical Conversations in the Fall of 2024. She also choreographs and performs with Knoxville Christian Arts Ministries, an outreach group that takes Christ-centered arts presentations into prisons across the state. She enjoys singing and dancing, reading, playing board games, attending bible study and church at Redeemer Church of Knoxville, spending time outdoors and watching her kids and cats interact and learn together.

Amy began working in the field of financial services in February of 2022 as a mortgage loan officer assistant, staying in the mortgage industry for three years before branching out to other fields of finance. Amy joined the Sojourn team in September of 2025 after moving to Maryville, Tennessee from Florida. Her experience in financial services, as well as her own life thus far, has led to a passion for wise financial decisions and planning. She enjoys being able to assist the clients at Sojourn with their financial planning through commitment to detail and efficiency. She is looking forward to continuing to grow in the field of finance with the Sojourn Wealth Management team, and is excited to continue to bring A+ service to our clients.

 Amy lives in Maryville, Tennessee with her cat Luna, and her dog Barry Allen. She mostly enjoys reading and writing, but when the weather permits also enjoys partaking in the outdoors via hiking, biking, and kayaking. She also loves traveling and camping as time allows.