Blue Ridge Wealth

07/16/2026

Retirees could see their Social Security benefits cut by more than 20% if the program’s trust fund becomes insolvent, which projections say could be by 2032.

Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WRAL TV to discuss the future of Social Security and how you can optimize your benefits.

07/14/2026

Everyone has a different vision of what financial independence looks like – the one thing that remains constant is the goal of retiring comfortably someday.

Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WRAL TV with tips to help you achieve your money goals on the path toward financial freedom.

06/17/2026

Inflation is at its highest level in three years, with high prices being felt at the pump, grocery store and more.

Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WRAL TV to share tips for managing your expenses while also keeping your long-term goals in mind.

06/01/2026

College has become a luxury for many Americans, with the average cost surpassing $31,000 per year in Tennessee.

529 plans are powerful savings tools that can help families afford the rising cost of higher education.

Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WBIR Channel 10 to explain how they could not only set your child up for success in college, but also give them a jump start on saving for their future retirement.

05/29/2026

Over the next few decades, it’s estimated that nearly $100 trillion will change hands from one generation to the next.

Unfortunately, two-thirds of Americans have no written will or estate plan, which could make passing down that wealth a legal and financial nightmare.

Wealth planner John Vandergriff says having a good estate plan starts with having a good plan while you’re living.

John joined WRAL TV to share tips to help you and your family navigate the estate planning process with confidence.

05/13/2026

We love helping our communities, and giving back is one of our favorite ways to spend time together! Our team recently volunteered with Keep Knoxville Beautiful to clean up a section of the Third Creek Greenway. It was a great day spent making a positive impact in our community.

04/24/2026

In the world of wealth management, the extremes tend to get the most attention. Unfortunately, that means those in the middle are often underserved when it comes to retirement planning.

In his latest Kiplinger article, wealth planner John Vandergriff addresses this holistic planning gap and how you can find the financial advice that’s right for you.

Too rich for basic financial advice but not rich enough for private client services? What's the best way to plug the "middle wealthy" retirement planning gap?