
William D. Patterson
Founder
Experience
- 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
- Co-chair of the firm’s investment committee
- Over two decades of industry experience advising clients and managing portfolios
Education & Recognition
- Graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration with Honors from Else School of Management at Millsaps College
- Holds Series 65 securities license
Leadership & Community Involvement
- 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
Experience
- 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
Education & Recognition
- 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
Leadership & Community Involvement
- 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®
Director of Client Planning & Operations
Experience
- 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
Education & Recognition
- 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
Leadership & Community Involvement
- 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

Broc P. Kreitz, CFP®
Senior Investment Advisor
Experience
- 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
Education & Recognition
- 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
Leadership & Community Involvement
- 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