About Us
We are an independent fiduciary financial services firm helping individuals create retirement strategies using a variety of investment and insurance products to custom suit their needs and objectives.
Our Founders
From humble beginnings, Anthony and Maria Wright’s vision was simple. They wanted the ability to offer their clients well-rounded, thorough, and complete retirement plans.
Started in a small bedroom in their home, Anthony and Maria could not feel more blessed to see their dream become a reality. Anthony and Maria maintain the standard that people don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care about them and their personal situation.
Anthony Wright
President, CEO
Investment Adviser Representative
Anthony Wright is the president and CEO of RSG. He earned a ministerial degree from Rhema Bible College in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. After graduation, he built several highly successful businesses and then became Senior/Lead Pastor at Faith in the World Church which was pioneered in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
In 2012, after spending several years assisting friends and family with their financial needs, he decided to take the next step and founded Retirement Specialty Group, Inc. The company’s focus, Faith-Based Investing, ensures his client’s investments match their moral beliefs. Anthony holds his Series 6, 63, 65 as well as Life, Health, Property, and Casualty Licenses.
As an Investment Advisor Representative, Ordained Minister, published author and Faith-Based Investing Coach, Anthony is committed to developing long term relationships with all his clients and helping them make sure they aren’t investing in companies that use their money towards areas that are contrary to their beliefs.
Born and raised in Tennessee, Anthony and his wife, Maria, have four children and five grandchildren. They reside in Cookeville, TN.
Maria Wright
Vice President
Maria Wright is co-founder of RSG along with her husband, Anthony Wright. Prior to starting RSG, she worked in the regional office of Farm Bureau Financial Services in Gilbert, Arizona, in the Property & Casualty Department.
With over 15 years’ experience in the administrative and financial services industry, her strong work ethic and dedication to her husband and family have strongly contributed to the growth of Retirement Specialty Group.
She and her husband live in Sparta, Tennessee, with their youngest son, Kody. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family, hiking, traveling and working on their 18 acres. Maria is a licensed insurance agent and is currently pursuing her 65 Licensing.
Strategies for Financial Independence
To schedule a time to discuss your financial future and the possible role of insurance or investments in your financial strategy, contact us at info@retirementspecialtygroup.com or call us at 931-RETIRED (738-4733) today!