Web and Fraud Protection

SageSpring Wealth Partners is a leading wealth management  firm with 9 office locations and over 45 advisor teams. Unfortunately, scammers may misuse the SageSpring or Jeff Dobyns name in attempts to deceive others. SageSpring Wealth Partners and Jeff Dobyns do not make investment recommendations to the public.

Communicating with SageSpring

Always ensure you are visiting an official website or communicating through an authorized SageSpring Wealth Partners email domain. Authorized SageSpring domains are as follows:

Please note, SageSpring Wealth Partners and Jeff Dobyns will never reach out via direct messaging on social media platforms like WhatsApp or Facebook/Meta. Any message appearing to come from these platforms, claiming to represent SageSpring, is likely a scam. SageSpring’s legitimate social media profiles are listed below:

Jeff Dobyns’ legitimate social media profiles are listed below:

The Dobyns-McMillin Wealth Team legitimate social media profiles are listed below:

Best Practices

  • Neither SageSpring Wealth Partners nor its advisors will offer investment guidance via social media or messaging platforms such as WhatsApp or Meta. Always block unsolicited messages from accounts claiming to be SageSpring but not listed among the authorized profiles above.
  • Do not engage with or send messages to any email address not using an authorized SageSpring domain.
  • Never share your login details or password with anyone, including SageSpring staff. For added security, consider creating a password longer than 14 characters and enable multi-factor authentication using an authenticator app.
  • Only engage with authorized SageSpring team members. A list of all our approved teams and office locations can be found on our Advisors page.
  • If you suspect you’ve interacted with a fraudulent party impersonating SageSpring Wealth Partners or Jeff Dobyns, or have any concerns about the authenticity of a SageSpring communication, please reach out to us at info@sagespring.com. If you believe you’ve fallen victim to online fraud, you can file a report at the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).

Be Cautious of Email Red Flags

  • Are you familiar with the sender’s email address?
  • Does the email contain alarming language designed to provoke an immediate response, such as clicking a link or opening an attachment?
  • Is there a threat of serious consequences if you do not act quickly? This is a classic tactic to pressure you into compliance.
  • Hover your mouse over any links in the email to check if the URL matches the website you would expect to visit.

Additional Resources for Fraud & Scam Prevention

  • U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC):
    An investor alert has been issued by the SEC here
    Visit Investor.gov for tools to safeguard yourself against fraud, verify the credentials of investment professionals, and learn about common scams. It includes resources like the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure (IAPD) database to research advisors.
  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC):
    The FTC provides tips on identifying and avoiding investment scams, such as high-pressure sales tactics and false promises of guaranteed returns. More information is available on the Consumer Advice page.
  • Treasury Office of Inspector General (OIG):
    This website offers detailed warnings about financial fraud schemes involving securities and provides advice for validating investments. Visit the Treasury OIG page for more information.
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SageSpring is aware of and addressing fraudulent WhatsApp accounts attempting to contact individuals with investment advice. Click here for more information.

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Jeffrey T. Dobyns

CFP®, CLU, CHFC

President, SageSpring 

Jeffrey T. Dobyns

President, SageSpring 

Beyond crunching numbers and investment strategies, at SageSpring, we’re about building relationships. When you encounter Founder & President of SageSpring, Jeff Dobyns, it’s easy to understand why this is at the very heart of who we are as a firm. You won’t find stuffy formalities with Jeff; instead, you can expect to find him sharing a warm smile, communicating a compelling vision, or patiently untangling life’s complex challenges with clients. He believes in truly getting to know clients, understanding their aspirations and priorities, and navigating their financial plans with a tailored, comprehensive approach. Our team members have often been caught taking notes on Jeff’s effortless relationship skills from a distance, and we admire them for striving to learn from one of the best. 

Jeff’s financial expertise and wisdom are the perfect match to his innate people skills. Jeff holds the prestigious CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM certification, Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®), and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChLU®) designations, and has held executive positions with financial planning firms for more than two decades. 

His dedication extends beyond the office to the boardroom and the local community, where Jeff is passionate about giving back. He serves as Chairman of the Board of Men of Valor, a prison ministry and mentoring program. Jeff also serves on the board of Send Musicians to Prison, which shares hope, healing and restoration with the imprisoned through musicians & artists. Jeff actively supports other initiatives in the community by sitting on the board of The Signatry of Middle Tennessee and the Halftime Institute of Nashville. 

Witnessing his four children, Gracyn, Hunter, Tanner, and Logan, excel on the field is almost just as rewarding, if not more, than celebrating the victories of seeing his clients overcome obstacles and build wealth. Spending weekends boating on the lake, hiking mountain trails, and fishing with his family are the moments Jeff cherishes most. It’s this grounded perspective that reveals the true meaning of wealth for Jeff: not just numbers on a page, but the freedom to create experiences that enrich your life and the lives of those you love. When you choose the Dobyns McMillin Wealth Team, you choose more than financial expertise. You choose a partner who champions your dreams, celebrates your victories, and walks besides you on the path to achieving your unique goals.

**Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER TM, CFP® (with plaque design) and CFP® (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.