Martin & Company Announces Leadership Transition: Darren Williams Promoted to President and CEO

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Martin & Company, a leading investment advisory firm in Knoxville, announced Darren Williams' promotion to president and CEO.

Michael Holt, who has led the firm for the past six years, will remain involved in client relationships but is stepping back from day-to-day management of the firm.

"Trends in investing come and go, but Martin & Company has remained the investment manager of choice for many Knoxvillians for more than 35 years. Darren will continue and lead the firm's commitment to safeguard and grow client assets," shared Michael Holt.

Williams is a 25-year veteran of Martin & Company and successfully led the development of the firm's small-cap equity strategy. The firm attributes its success to its team of highly experienced investment professionals. Darren's growing responsibilities within the firm have set him apart as the firm's next leader.

Before joining Martin & Company, Williams graduated from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville with degrees in biochemistry and finance. Following graduation, he completed the Chartered Financial Analyst® program and received the CFA® designation. He also served as an adjunct instructor at UTK teaching undergraduate courses in investment and portfolio management for ten years.

"We are optimistic and excited for the future of East Tennessee and believe that Martin & Company can help build the community's wealth into the next generation," said Williams.

Martin & Company manages more than $1.4 billion on behalf of individuals, foundations, trusts, endowments, corporations, and other institutions, with most clients located in the East Tennessee area. In addition to providing exceptional client-centered service, Martin & Company is a committed philanthropic partner for nonprofit organizations in the region.

Leadership changes also include long-time portfolio manager, Charles Stewart being named as the firm's executive vice president. Both Williams and Stewart expressed their gratitude for Holt's leadership and are honored to continue working together to provide an outstanding investment management service.

ABOUT MARTIN & COMPANY
Martin & Company Investment Counsel is a SEC Registered Investment Advisory firm established in 1989 with over $1.4 billion in assets under management. Martin & Company's business is managing money on behalf of its clients on a fiduciary basis and acting in their best interests. The firm has advised clients including pension plans, profit sharing plans, endowments, insurance companies, public funds, financial institutions, corporations, and individuals, and has been affiliated with First Horizon Corporation since 1998. Its staff of portfolio managers are CFA® charterholders and have more than 100 years of combined investment management experience. For more information, visit www.martin-co.com.

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