Wilco Wealth Partners
Wilco Wealth Partners serve at the center of our clients' financial lives, helping them achieve financial security and peace of mind through financial planning and a personal relationship. We’re here to help you align your actions with your goals over time and measure your progress as we keep our eyes on the horizon.
To learn more about our team members, please click on the bios below.
Partners

Troy is a Partner and founding member of Wilco Wealth Partners. He began his career with Northwestern Mutual in 2001 as a Financial Representative in Nashville, TN. Within six years of joining Northwestern Mutual, Troy was appointed as a Managing Director and opened the new Franklin District Office in Williamson county. His practice is built on the foundation of educating clients in the areas of estate, retirement and financial planning by listening, identify needs and providing a comprehensive plan for financial security.
Previously, Troy was with SunTrust Bank’s Music Industry Private Division as an investment consultant. Troy was a four-year Varsity Tennis player for Western Kentucky University, where he majored in Finance and minored in Broadcasting.
Troy is married to Kim, and they are the proud parents of three beautiful children: Olivia, Tyler and Stella. They reside in the Williamson county area and enjoy proudly supporting the community. Troy enjoys family time and playing any sport that involves a ball.
Jim Patton , CLU®, ChFC®, RICP®, WMCP®
Partner and Private Wealth Advisor

Jim Patton , CLU®, ChFC®, RICP®, WMCP®
Partner and Private Wealth Advisor
Jim is a Partner and founding member of Wilco Wealth Partners. He began his career with Northwestern Mutual in 2008. His practice focuses on tax efficient wealth management and personal and business financial planning. He is an expert in retirement income planning and in planning for the unique challenges a business owner faces.
Prior to joining Northwestern Mutual, Jim practiced as a physician assistant in orthopedics for 8 years, earning his B.S in Biology from Olivet Nazarene University and his Masters of Health Sciences from the University of Oklahoma. He believes the skills he learned in patient care contributes greatly to the relationships he builds with his clients today. Care and trust are cornerstones in which he takes great pride.
Jim has his CLU®, ChFC®, and RICP® designations. He has his Series 6, 63, 7 and 65, and holds his life and health insurance licenses. Jim’s desire for lifelong learning and for successful client outcomes drive his ongoing professional training.
Jim is married to Mandi. They met in high school and have been together ever since! They reside in Brentwood with their three kids, Carter, Lauren and Jenner. Jim and Mandi enjoy watching their kids’ sporting events and dance competitions at Brentwood High School and Scales Elementary. Jim and his family enjoy worshipping at Brentwood Baptist Church.

Tre has worked with the firm since 2014. Tre started as an intern and has since grown into a partner of Wilco that works directly with clients. While many of Tre’s clients are young professionals that are approaching the top of their industries, he also works with clients of the firm approaching retirement.
Tre also leads the future growth of our team. He is actively selecting and mentoring the next generation of financial planners that will serve your family and community beyond your lifetime.
Tre earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics from Centre College in Danville, KY. At Centre he played offensive line for the school’s NCAA DIII Football program as he began his own Wealth Management business as a Northwestern intern. In his free time, Tre loves traveling and taking advantage of the Nashville food scene.
Tyler West , CFP®, RICP®, ChFC®
Partner and Private Wealth Advisor

Tyler West , CFP®, RICP®, ChFC®
Partner and Private Wealth Advisor
Tyler is a Wealth Management Advisor and Partner at Wilco Wealth Partners. Tyler joined Northwestern Mutual in 2013 and has devoted his career to helping people make good decisions with their money. After running a successful Financial Planning and Wealth Management practice for 8 years, Tyler joined WWP as a Partner in 2021. Tyler holds the Certified Financial Planner ™ (CFP®) and the Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP®) designations. In addition to those designations, Tyler hold the following licenses: Series 7, Series 6, Series 63, Life, and Health.
Tyler works with clients directly, specifically clients who are actively accumulating wealth and clients at/nearing retirement. With his background in accounting/tax, he has a unique skillset to help clients strategically accumulate wealth in a tax efficient way and help retiree clients most effectively & tax efficiently utilize their hard earned savings—whether that is spending money to live out their retirement dreams or passing money to family/organizations they care about deeply.
In addition to his work with clients, Tyler is actively helping build the next generation of great financial planners. Tyler is responsible for selecting, training, and mentoring new advisors—ensuring that our firm can continue to deliver for your family and our community long after his and his partners’ lifetimes.
Tyler graduated from Bethel University in West Tennessee with a Bachelor's of Business Administration—Emphasis in Accounting & Tax. While in school, Tyler played 4 years of collegiate soccer as a goalkeeper for the Bethel Wildcats men’s soccer team. Bethel University holds a special place in Tyler’s heart not only for his time on the soccer field but because it’s where he met his wife, Lindsey. Tyler & Lindsey were college sweethearts and have been married 5 years. Lindsey, a former college athlete herself, was a standout softball player at Bethel University before becoming a teacher at Kenrose Elementary in Brentwood. Tyler & Lindsey reside in Franklin with their 3 year old Corgi, Ellie.
Outside of the office, Tyler is an avid golfer and sports fanatic. As a Nashville native, Tyler supports all of Nashville’s professional sports teams—especially his beloved Nashville Soccer Club. Tyler & Lindsey enjoy traveling and spending time with family.
Team Members

Sam joined Northwestern Mutual in April 2017. She holds the Series 6, 63 and 7 registrations, in addition to Life and Health insurance licenses. She loves to help people with their goals and cultivate relationships along the way. Prior to joining Northwestern Mutual, she worked in the insurance industry and has an experienced background in banking.
Sam is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University with a BS in Business Administration. She majored in Marketing and enjoys any opportunity to be creative. With a lifelong affinity to athletics, she started playing travel softball at the age of 8 and carried that passion into college. She contributes many of her personal and professional skills to growing up competing every weekend. Outside of work, Sam loves baking, spending time with her husband, being a first-time mom and playing outside with their dogs.

John joined Northwestern Mutual in 2013 and shortly after that became a member of Troy Nunn’s practice. Prior to joining NM, John had a successful career in the local hospitality industry. As a team member of Wilco Wealth Partners, John takes pride in assisting clients with plan preparation and implementation. The clients’ best interests come first with John.
He holds the Series 7 and 63 registrations, Life and Health insurance licenses, as well as an MBA from Belmont University. John loves family time with his wife and two children. He also enjoys spending time with friends, especially if it involves music or sports.

Andi began her career at Northwestern Mutual in 2007, where she lived in Newport Beach, California, and worked in the Irvine office on a team of seven. In 2015, she moved to Georgia to take care of her mother.
In addition to the standard Life, Health, and Long Term Care licenses, she holds the Series 6 and 63 registrations, and the CLU® and ChFC® designations. In her roles through the years, she has managed both insurance and investments, and is currently the Workflow Manager for Wilco Wealth Partners. She is passionate about building relationships with our clients and is committed to providing a high level of service. Andi also loves giving back to her community and volunteers with The American Legion Post 106. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, photography, fishing, playing poker, and reading 200ish books a year.

Robert joined Northwestern Mutual in September 2012. He holds his Series 7, 55, 63, and 65 registrations, in addition to Life and Health insurance licenses. Robert is passionate in his quest to help people achieve their personal financial goals and cultivate lasting and meaningful relationships along the way. Prior to joining Northwestern Mutual, he worked in the securities investment industry as a broker and equities trader.
Robert is a graduate of the University of Tennessee, with a BS in Finance. Outside of work, Robert enjoys cooking and spending time with his wife Laurie and their children Anna Rivers, Olivia, and Brodie. He is an avid sportsman who enjoys every opportunity to be out in nature.