John Tate joined Patriot in 2012. John has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from the University of Tennessee and a Master of Business Administration Degree in Finance from the University of South Carolina. John holds the Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) designation and has recently completed the requirements to be qualified as a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA®) in which he integrates biblical wisdom into the advice that he provides to his clients. Prior to joining Patriot, John worked in non-profit financial management for over 18 years. He served as the Chief Financial Officer for the City of Maryville and served as the Treasurer, Benefits Officer and Director of Administrative