Title President / General Agent
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Since 1988, financial advisors and their clients have chosen John Felton as their lead insurance advisor for his responsiveness, attention to detail, and the personal nature in which he conducts business. After graduating from the University of Tennessee, John entered the life insurance industry as a Marketing Specialist for Manhattan Life Insurance Company in Cincinnati. After a company merger, he joined Tennessee Brokerage Agency (TBA) in Knoxville as Marketing Manager. After serving in various positions, he became President of the firm in 1996, a position he enjoys today. TBA has been a leading insurance brokerage firm since 1959 and is licensed to conduct business in all 50 states. What this means to you and your clients is that you are working with an insurance firm and advisor that is built on character and a legacy of serving others. We are renowned for solving the hard to place cases and bringing confidence and accuracy to the insurance process.
John has served on many local and state insurance association boards as well as local civic and social organizations. He is currently Past President of NAIFA-Tennessee, Board Member of Lifemark Partners, Past Chairman of the National Association of Independent Life Brokerage Agencies (NAILBA), former Board Member of LIFE Foundation, past President of the NAIFA-Knoxville, past President of TYGERS a second-generation brokerage agency study group. John carries a NASD Series 7 and 63 securities license and is life/health licensed in 50 states.
John is married to Johnna and has four children, Hannah, Kate and Sadie and Jack. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family.