Meet the Team at Timberchase Financial
Bryan Hancock
Founder & Financial Planner
Bryan founded Timberchase Financial, is a Certified Financial Planner® professional, graduated from Samford University and has an MBA from the University of Alabama Birmingham. He teaches finance as an adjunct instructor at Samford and is a Vistage certified speaker. Bryan and his wife, Allison, have four children and several grandchildren. He enjoys traveling, photography, and watching airplanes.
Katie Lenz
Partner & Financial Planner
Katie graduated from Western Washington University with a degree in Financial Economics and is a Certified Financial Planner® professional. Originally from Washington state, she spent several years as an expatriate in Indonesia before settling in Bend, Oregon, where she and her husband, Ryan, are raising their family. She enjoys travel, the outdoors, and time with family.
Tyler Moore
Partner & Financial Planner
Tyler has extensive experience in tax preparation and planning for businesses, families, and individuals. He is a CPA / PFS and a Certified Financial Planner® professional. He draws on his experience at PwC to help clients plan tax efficiently. Tyler earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in Accountancy from Auburn University. He and his wife, Emily, live in Vestavia with their four children.
Zack Billante
Client Service Associate
Zack graduated from Samford University with a degree in Finance. He began his financial planning career as an intern at Timberchase Financial and now focuses on client service and account management. Originally from Austin, Texas, Zack lives in Birmingham and has a strong interest in investments. He enjoys golf and spending time with friends.
Jessica Sweatt
Client Service Associate
Jessica graduated from Auburn University at Montgomery with a degree in History and previously worked in retail banking. She helps clients with account setup, transactions, and navigating custodians. A Birmingham resident, Jessica enjoys traveling, exploring other cultures, discovering local restaurants, and spending time with family and friends.
Peyton Watts
Practice Administrator
Peyton manages the firm’s internal functions, including data management and regulatory compliance. A finance graduate of Auburn University, she has experience in finance, accounting, and business law. Raised in a pilot’s household, Peyton earned her private pilot’s license. She and her husband, Robert, enjoy spending time with family and friends.