The Person Behind the Practice

Meet Joan.

Founder and Principal - Vance & Co. Advisory

A finance and bookkeeping professional with over a decade of experience; an MBA from Belmont University; and a genuine passion for helping entrepreneurs, artists, and families find confidence in their finances.

Joan Vance

Joan Vance

Founder and Principal - Vance & Co. Advisory

Joan is a finance and bookkeeping professional with over a decade of experience supporting high-net-worth individuals, small businesses, and growing brands. Her work is rooted in bringing clarity, structure, and confidence to the financial side of her clients' lives; so they can focus on what they do best - building, creating, and growing.

Joan holds an MBA from Belmont University, along with dual undergraduate degrees in Elementary Education and Writing Arts. That foundation shaped the way she works today: organized, thoughtful, and deeply intentional in how she communicates and simplifies complexity.

She began her career at a law firm before moving to Nashville, where she joined Wiles Taylor & Co. Starting as a receptionist, she quickly grew within the firm; an experience that gave her hands-on understanding of operations, client service, and what it takes to build trust in high-touch financial environments.

Over time, she has worked closely with high-net-worth clients and developed a strong operational and financial management skill set that blends precision with genuine relationship-building. Joan believes good bookkeeping is more than numbers; it is peace of mind, transparency, and a strong foundation for decision-making.

Originally from New Jersey and now based in Nashville, Joan is a member of SOLID and has a deep appreciation for music and the creative energy that surrounds this city. She especially enjoys working with entrepreneurs and artists who are building something meaningful from the ground up.

Graduate Degree MBA - Belmont University
Undergraduate Elementary Education + Writing Arts
Early Career Law Firm; Wiles Taylor & Co.
Affiliation Member, SOLID
Specialty High-Net-Worth Clients; Entrepreneurs; Artists
Based In Nashville, Tennessee
How Joan Works

The Approach

01
Organized and Intentional
Every engagement is approached with deliberate structure. Joan brings order to complexity so nothing is missed and every detail serves a purpose.
02
Clear Communication
Her background in education means she excels at translating financial information into language that is accessible, actionable, and free of unnecessary jargon.
03
Relationship-Driven
Joan invests in understanding each client's full picture - their goals, their pressures, and their vision - before she offers a single recommendation.