TRUSTED PROFESSIONALS. TRANSPARENT RELATIONSHIPS.

OUR TEAM

We’re a close-knit team of credentialed advisors committed to helping clients navigate complexity with clarity, discipline, and perspective.

OUR TEAM

Trusted Experts Dedicated to Your Financial Success

Our team combines decades of investment management and financial planning experience with the highest professional credentials, including CFA® and CFP®. United by a fiduciary commitment, we place your goals at the center of everything we do.

William D. Patterson

Founder

  • Founded Silverleafe Capital Partners in 2004
  • Works strategically with families regarding issues affecting their wealth
  • Integrates personal and professional experience assisting clients with business and family liquidity planning
  • Over two decades of industry experience advising clients and managing portfolios

  • Graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration with Honors from Else School of Management at Millsaps College

  • Board chair of Memphis Center for Urban Theological Studies (MCUTS)
  • Board chair of the Tennessee Girls Lacrosse Association (TGLA)
  • Head Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach — St. George’s Independent School
  • Board member Memphis Gridiron Ministries (MGM)
  • Board member of the Rotary Club of Memphis East
  • Married to Chris and has twin daughters, Mary and Margaret, and a son, Will

John B. Russell, CFA®

Managing Partner / Director of Investments

  • Joined the Silverleafe Capital Partners team in 2010 as Director of Investments
  • Designs and implements the framework for the firm’s proprietary strategies
  • Responsible for active management of the strategies to include developing and implementing all changes, monitoring, testing and trading
  • Directs firm’s equity and fixed income analysis, from both fundamental and technical standpoints
  • Co-Chairs Investment Committee
  • Authors and distributes periodic market/economic commentary to clients and prospects
  • Advising clients and managing portfolios since 2002
  • Prior to joining Silverleafe, served as Vice President at Morgan Asset Management and was the lead analyst and co-manager of two proprietary large-cap mutual funds

  • Graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in 2000 and a Master of Business Administration in 2001 from Millsaps College
  • Guest lecturer, University of Mississippi (’14) and Christian Brothers University M.B.A. Program (’18)
  • Holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation
  • Eagle Scout

  • Board member of the General Louis Wilson Fund of Millsaps College
  • Serves in Christ United Methodist Church Athletic Ministry
  • Den Leader for Cub Scout Pack 241, Christ United Methodist Church
  • Serves the Salvation Army’s “Young Army” with his family
  • Has three children, Charlie, Clark, and Hank, with his wife, Katherine

J. Mason Cousins, CFP®

Partner / Director of Client Planning & Operations

  • Joined Silverleafe Capital Partners team in 2011 as Director of Client Planning & Operations
  • Serves as Chief Compliance Officer
  • Leads the firm’s financial planning efforts, provides day-to-day client service, and communicates directly with the firm’s custodians
  • Working directly with high net worth individuals, business owners, and institutions to help them achieve their financial goals since 2003
  • Prior to joining Silverleafe, served as a Wealth Advisor for United Capital Financial Advisors

  • Graduated with a Bachelors in Business Administration from the University of Mississippi
  • Letterman in tennis for the University of Mississippi
  • Holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation
  • Holds Series 66 securities license

  • Enjoys serving in the Second Presbyterian Church Athletic Ministry and volunteering at his children’s schools
  • Member Navy League of Memphis
  • Member Ole Miss M-Club Alumni Chapter
  • Married to Caroline and has three children, Jack, Lilly and George

Blaine M. Tierney

Managing Director

  • Joined Silverleafe Capital Partners team in 2025 as Managing Director and Senior Investment Advisor
  • Member of the firm’s investment committee
  • Leads the firm’s business development activities
  • Experience advising business owners, entrepreneurs, and C-suite executives of public and private companies on portfolio management, transaction planning (pre- and post-), estate planning, and philanthropic strategies
  • Prior to joining Silverleafe, served as Private Wealth Advisor for Merrill Lynch’s private client group

  • Graduated with a Bachelors and Master of Business Administration from the University of Mississippi
  • Holds the Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor designation
  • Holds Series 66 securities license

  • Blaine volunteers for Carnival Memphis and the Mid-South Food Bank
  • Serves as a member on the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Tennessee Young Professionals committee
  • Resides in East Memphis with his wife, Mary

Broc P. Kreitz, CFP®

Managing Director / Senior Investment Advisor

  • Joined Silverleafe Capital Partners team in 2017 as Managing Director and Senior Investment Advisor
  • Advising high net worth individuals, families, and businesses on their overall wealth management strategy since 1999

  • Graduated with a Bachelors in Business Administration from the University of Mississippi
  • Attained Financial Planning degree from Christian Brothers University
  • 4-year letterman in football for the University of Mississippi
  • Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) since 2007

  • Served as a board member for the Special Olympics – Memphis Chapter
  • Served as President of the Ole Miss M-Club Alumni Chapter
  • President of the Germantown Football League from 2015-2017
  • Married to Ashley and has three children, Ryne, Meredith and William

R. Worth Eskrigge

Chief Financial Officer

  • Joined Silverleafe Capital Partners team in 2023 as Chief Financial Officer
  • Serves as Chief Financial Officer
  • Leads firm’s financial reporting and strategic initiatives to strengthen operational efficiency
  • Develops and maintains comprehensive Net Worth overviews, enabling clients to clearly understand and optimize their total financial assets, liabilities, and investment strategies
  • Collaborates across departments to integrate technology solutions for accurate data analysis and enhanced client service
  • Prior to joining Silverleafe, served as a Wealth Advisor for Buckingham Strategic Wealth as well as an auditor for BKD

  • Graduated with a Bachelors and Master of Accountancy from the University of Mississippi
  • Holds Series 65 Securities license
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

“We’ve worked with Silverleafe for over a decade. They understand our family’s unique needs and have been instrumental in helping us preserve and grow our wealth across generations.”

“When we sold our family business, we needed guidance we could trust. Silverleafe handled everything from reinvesting the proceeds to helping us plan for future generations.”

“They understand my mindset and what it’s like to build something from the ground up and look to protect it. Their advice is grounded, never rushed, and always honest.”