Chattanooga Office  ♦  1400 Williams Street  ♦  Chattanooga, TN  37128  ♦  Phone: 423.756.3828  ♦  Fax: 423.265.0735

ABOUT OUR PEOPLE


Jim Cheney, CLU, ChFC, Chairman

Jim Cheney graduated from Indiana University with a degree in marketing in 1968. He began his life insurance career in 1970 with The Equitable Life Insurance Society. Jim served as an agent and had a distinguished career as a district manager before electing to return to agent status in 1982. He was named Equitable's regional honor agent in 1987 and is a member of the Equitable Hall of Fame. Mr. Cheney is the Chairman of Evergreen Consulting, Inc. formed in 1991. That same year Evergreen became a member of the M Financial Group. Mr. Cheney specializes in the area of executive benefit planning. He is a life member of the Million Dollar Round Table, a member of the Chattanooga Estate Planning Council and serves on a number of community boards.

Registered Representative Offering Securities and Investment Advisory Services Through M Holdings Securities, Inc. A Registered Broker/Dealer and Investment Advisor, Member FINRA/SIPC.

423-756-3828 ext. 120

E-mail Jim at jcheney@evergreenci.com


Traci Kozloski, Chief Executive Officer

Ms. Kozloski is one of Evergreen Consulting's original members. She has been a Principal and Chief Operating Officer since 2000 and was promoted to Chief Executive Office in 2009. She specializes in servicing Evergreen's national clientele with estate and executive benefit plans.

As the Chief Operating Officer at Evergreen, Ms. Kozloski is responsible for directing and administering Evergreen's business activities while supporting and playing a participatory role in the continued growth and success of the firm. Traci's role has been inherent in molding Evergreen Consulting into one of the Southeast's premier wealth management firms.

Ms. Kozloski entered the financial services profession with Evergreen Consulting over 20 years ago, following a career in the banking industry. Traci is an active member in Chattanooga's Financial Community, as well as in the national arena.

423-756-3828 ext. 115

E-mail: tkozloski@evergreenci.com


Robert J. Kozloski, II, President

Robert Kozloski received a Bachelors of Science Degree in Marketing from Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania in 1985 and a Masters in Business Administration in Finance from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 1990. He is currently preparing to sit for his CPA exam. Robert has been in the financial services industry his entire career. Prior to becoming the President of Evergreen Consulting in the spring of 2002, Robert had worked primarily in bank management for several regional banks including AmSouth, First American, Pioneer, and Nations Bank mainly in the Retail Division of each bank. As a registered representative and insurance agent, Robert is the cornerstone of Evergreen Consulting's succession team. His role as President of Evergreen Consulting is to lead one of the southeast's premier wealth management companies through its transition into a truly state of the art, marquee financial institution.

Registered Representative Offering Securities and Investment Advisory Services Through M Holdings Securities, Inc. A Registered Broker/Dealer and Investment Advisor, Member FINRA/SIPC.

423-756-3828 ext. 103

E-mail Robert at rkozloski@evergreenci.com


Jim Graham, CPA, CFP

Jim Graham graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting in 1976. He worked as a Certified Public Accountant from 1976 to 1983. Mr. Graham began his career in financial planning with IDS in 1983. He joined Master Financial Group in 1986 and was with Master Financial in 1991 when it merged with Evergreen Consulting, Inc. He obtained his Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation from the College of Financial Planning in 1987. Jim Graham is known for his specialty work with individuals and businesses in the areas of wealth transfer, investments and retirement planning. Mr. Graham has served as chairman of various committees with the Kiwanis Club of Chattanooga and in leadership roles with the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce.

Registered Representative Offering Securities and Investment Advisory Services Through M Holdings Securities, Inc. A Registered Broker/Dealer and Investment Advisor, Member FINRA/SIPC.

423-756-3828 ext. 119

E-mail Jim at jgraham@evergreenci.com


John S. Moore, Director Executive & Pension Benefits

John Moore began his career in the financial planning industry in 1996 with John Hancock Financial Services after serving ten years as a commissioned officer in the United States Army and the United States Army Reserves. Originally, John focused extensively on the area of planning for long-term care before expanding into retirement planning in general. John has presented educational seminars on planning for retirement and investing in employer sponsored retirement plans to the public and various state and private employee groups throughout the United States. He has also served as a guest speaker for several professional associations and social functions and has written investment articles for a professional trade journal. A Managerial Finance major at the University of Mississippi, John has also completed advanced coursework in Insurance and Estate Planning at Middle Tennessee State University. John is a member of the National Association of Life Underwriters, an affiliate of the American Society of Pension Actuaries, and the American Legion.

Registered Representative Offering Securities and Investment Advisory Services Through M Holdings Securities, Inc. A Registered Broker/Dealer and Investment Advisor, Member FINRA/SIPC.

423-756-3828 ext. 114

E-mail: jmoore@evergreenci.com


Lindsay Bressman

Lindsay Bressman joined Evergreen Consulting in July, 2010. Prior to joining Evergreen, Lindsay held positions in the Financial and Investment arenas.

Along with providing administrative assistance, Lindsay is increasingly becoming integral to the operations of our firm, providing significant support with client servicing and account management.

Outside of Evergreen Consulting, Lindsay likes to live a positive and active life with her fiancé Tom and their 3 dogs in Spring City, Tennessee.

423-756-3828 ext. 130

E-mail: lbressman@evergreenci.com


Margaret Gaither

Margaret Gaither joined Evergreen Consulting, Inc. in March 2009. Her experience includes customer service, Payroll and Employee Benefits.

She has been involved in all aspects of the insurance business, including case design, underwriting and servicing existing clients.

E-mail: mgaither@evergreenci.com