Trentham is 2025 Alumni Service Award Winner
Brent Trentham, is a seasoned Private Wealth Advisor and the owner of TSG Financial Advisors. Since beginning his career with Ameriprise Financial Services in 1990, he has built a reputation for integrity, empathy, and a deep commitment to putting clients first. With five offices across Tennessee, Florida, and Iowa, he continues to guide individuals and families toward financial confidence and fulfillment.
A 1990 graduate of the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS) with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics education, Trentham earned his Certified Financial Planner designation in 1996. His passion for education and service has extended far beyond his practice. He has served on the Ameriprise Chairman’s Advisory Council since 2005 and has been recognized by Barron’s, Forbes, and the Financial Times as one of the nation’s top financial advisors.
Trentham’s philanthropic impact is equally impressive. He and his wife, Rachel (’88, ’91), have established multiple endowments supporting scholarships, faculty awards, and student initiatives across the university. They have served as Big Orange Give matching gift ambassadors for multiple years and have been involved with the UT Knoxville Alumni Chapter. He has served with his time on the CEHHS Dean’s Board of Advisors, with the VolsTeach program, and the UT Center for Sport, Peace, and Society. He has also mentored UT interns, sponsored student awards, and supported numerous campus organizations.
Beyond UT, Trentham is active with Habitat for Humanity, the Volunteer Ministry Center, and his church. Whether on his horse farm, spending time with his two adult daughters, or in the office, he remains grounded in his mission: to help others live full and rich lives.