Who We Are
Our Commitment
Our practice includes CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professionals who apply a comprehensive approach to planning and investment strategy. Their training and standards reflect our belief that financial confidence is built through clarity, education, and disciplined advice.
Jeffrey O. Brown, CPA, CFP®
Registered Principal, LPL Financial
Specializing in financial and estate planning, tax planning
Qualifications & Licensure:
Certified Public Accountant
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
General Securities Representative Licensed to sell securities and insurance products.
Member: TSCPA
A native of Rutherford County and a graduate of MTSU, Jeff has worked in the financial industry since 1985. With a background as a CPA and a CFO, Jeff started this financial services company in 1999 and has focused on giving good financial advice as well as great client support.
In addition to work, Jeff is active in the Rutherford County community has served on several community boards including the Child Advocacy Center, Salvation Army, and DreamCatchers. Jeff is a graduate of Leadership Rutherford. He is an avid Braves baseball fan and enjoys reading and WWII history.
Jeff and his wife, Kristina, have one son, Reid, and live in Murfreesboro with their three dogs.
Ben Leyhew, MBA
Wealth Advisor
Specializing in investment and retirement planning
Qualifications & Licensure:
MBA, Finance
Series 7 General Securities Representative
Series 66 Uniform Combined State Law
Ben has been a financial advisor since 2003. He was born and raised in Murfreesboro and has an identical twin who is a minute older.
Ben played football, wrestled and ran cross country at Oakland High School. After high school, Ben graduated Magna Cum Laude with a
BBA in Finance from MTSU. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a MBA in Finance also from MTSU. Ben is a graduate of Leadership
Rutherford and the John O. Moseley Leadership School at Northwestern University.
Ben is an active member of the community and has volunteered as a Diplomat with the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, Board
Member of SAE Fraternity and worked on numerous projects and fundraisers for Oakland Athletic Projects, Inc. He has also volunteered
his time with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Children’s Miracle Network, Special Kids, MTMC Foundation, the Commonwealth
Society, and MTSU Blue Raider Athletic Association.
He was named as a member of Million Dollar Roundtable in 2008.
Ben enjoys spending time with family, playing golf, going to Tim’s Ford Lake, hunting, fishing, and attending sporting events. He is a loyal
supporter of MTSU, the Titans, Predators and UT Athletics. On Saturdays and Sundays in the Fall you will find him smoking meat and
tailgating with friends and family.
Ben is married to Blair Leyhew who is a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Hospice care. They have one son, Samuel Wyatt, and twin daughters Eva and Emelia. They are members of World Outreach Church.
Ben can be reached at (615) 216-1336 or james.leyhew@lpl.com
Peyton Herndon, MBA, CFP®
Wealth Advisor
Qualifications & Licensure:
MBA
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
Series 7 General Securities Representative
Series 66 Uniform Combined State Law
Born and raised in Murfreesboro, Peyton is a graduate of Blackman High School. He obtained both a bachelor's and master's degree in business from The Jones College of Business at Middle Tennessee State University, leading him to pursue his career in financial advising. Peyton serves as a member of the Jones College Young Professional Advisory Council.
Beyond his professional achievements, Peyton finds joy in his personal life as well. He is happily married to Dr. Lane Herndon, an Optometrist in Murfreesboro. Peyton and his wife are members at First Baptist Church Murfreesboro where he serves as a deacon. Together, they share their home with their Blue Heeler named Callie and their Corgi named Mabel.
When Peyton isn't providing financial guidance to his clients, he can be found indulging in his favorite hobbies. Peyton is a season ticket holder and devoted fan of Blue Raider football. Peyton also enjoys playing golf, fishing, and showing off his 1972 Chevelle at car shows and cruise-ins.
Peyton is a dedicated wealth advisor with a passion for helping clients work toward their financial goals.
Hayley M. Clagg
Client Services Manager
Qualifications & Licensure:
BS, MTSU
Licensed in Life Insurance
Hayley makes everyone’s life more organized. As Client Services Manager at LPL for the last 21 years, Hayley is responsible for assuring client’s needs are met with accuracy and a welcoming attitude. Her hands-on approach and attention to detail ensure that our client’s accounts are handled with utmost care.
Hayley is a graduate of Riverdale High School and Middle Tennessee State University. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in 2001 from MTSU. Hayley is an active member of the community and has volunteered her time with Feed America First and Chi Omega Women’s Fraternity in Murfreesboro.
When she is not working, Hayley enjoys spending time with her family and friends and making memories on the family farm. She also enjoys watching Fixer Upper, antique shopping, and 30A beach getaways.
Hayley is married to Joe and they have two sons, Connor and Jacob. They are members of New Vision Baptist Church in Murfreesboro.
Kristina W. Brown
Director of Marketing
615-216-1339
Qualifications
B.S. Belmont University
M Ed. MTSU
Kristina joined the staff at LPL Financial in 2012. Her duties include the development and implementation of firm wide marketing strategies.
Kristina has served as a teacher with Rutherford County Schools, Family Literacy Coordinator for Read To Succeed, a minister at First Baptist Church, and children's program director at Crievewood Baptist Church. Kristina is very active in the community, having served on the Board of Trustees for The Healing Trust Foundation in Nashville and with local non-profits Doors of Hope, Greenhouse Ministries and Habitat for Humanity. She served as the treasurer of Rutherford County Democratic Women. She served on the Tennessee Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, her last year as Moderator, and on the Coordinating Council of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship in Atlanta. Her extensive training in leadership includes the Leadership Training Network, Baptist Theological Seminary in Richmond, and Pastoral Counseling Center. She currently works with Read To Succeed in selecting books and preparing activities for their "Imagination Stations" at local schools. She writes the column "Community Matters" for the Murfreesboro Post.
Kristina and her husband Jeff have one son, Reid, who is on the staff of The Webb School in Bell Buckle. Their 3 rescue dogs keep the whole family active.
Our Firm Story
Our Enduring Legacy
Established in 1999 by Jeff Brown and a group of local CPA partners, our firm was founded on a vision to combine professional expertise with genuine care for the people we serve.
After becoming sole owner a few years later, Jeff continued to nurture that mission, surrounding himself with a dedicated team of advisors and staff who share his belief that lasting relationships are built on trust and transparency.
More than two decades later, those same values remain the foundation of everything we do as we help clients pursue greater clarity and confidence in their financial lives.