Trust Investment Team

John Deglow joined the company as a Fiduciary Investment Advisor in 2016. He has over 25 years of financial planning and investment advisory experience working with financial advisors and high-net-worth clients. As Director of Wealth Strategies at Hilliard Lyons, Mr. Deglow built and managed the firm’s Financial Planning platform, helping many “investment brokers” become better comprehensive, client-centric financial advisors. He has also taught personal finance courses at Western Kentucky University and has spoken at various national conferences on financial planning topics.

 

Mr. Deglow received a BA degree in Molecular Biology from Vanderbilt University in 1988. He also holds the Certified Financial Planning and Accredited Investment Fiduciary designations.

 

Office Address: 2525 Harrodsburg Rd., Ste. 300, Lexington, KY 40504.

Logan Specht

Logan Specht

Logan Specht joined the company in 2017. In his role as Senior Portfolio Manager, he is responsible for market research and portfolio construction. His activities include quantitative and qualitative management and mutual fund due diligence, capital market...

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Scott Branum

Scott Branum

Scott Branum joined American Trust in 2006 as Fund Operations Supervisor in the Memphis office. Before coming the American Trust, Scott worked in several areas of the investment business including branch management with TD Waterhouse and Charles Schwab. He is...

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Taylor Swango, CFA®

Taylor Swango, CFA®

Taylor Swango joined American Trust in 2016 and serves as an Investment Research Analyst. He is part of the investment team which researches investment products and services that help clients succeed in reaching their financial goals. Prior to this role, Taylor worked...

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Chase Stanback

Chase Stanback

Chase Stanback was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in both Finance and Accounting from the University of Kentucky. Chase joined the firm in 2022 as an Investment Research Analyst where he serves as the lead trader on the...

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Kevin Freehardt

Kevin Freehardt

Kevin Freehardt is the Chief Investment Officer of American Trust Company (American Trust). He is the chairperson of the Trust Investment Committee and oversees investment manager due diligence and asset allocation services the company provides. Prior to joining...

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