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James Lynn Knott

Advisor at Cetera — Smyrna, TN

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

30 years

Location

Smyrna, TN

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,217

Across 5,122 offices

Clients per advisor

78 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

James Knott is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at various firms including Avantax and currently operates his own tax preparation and accounting business as president of James L Knott CPA PC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Client services

Based on Cetera

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Cetera

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services as negotiated with advisor.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: up to 2.90% $250,001 - $500,000: up to 2.90% $500,001 - $1,000,000: up to 2.70% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: up to 2.00% $2,000,001+: up to 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may be registered representatives and licensed insurance agents earning commissions on securities and insurance products.

Project-based

Consulting and financial planning services may be charged on an hourly rate basis, ranges not specifically stated.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services; hourly fees for financial planning and consulting according to client agreement; fees negotiated with advisor.

Location

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Smyrna, TN

9 N Lowry Street

Smyrna TN 37167

Advisors at this office

3

Most active in

Tennessee

Work history

30 years of industry experience

Cetera

2025 - Present • 1 year

Schaumburg, IL

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2025 - Present • 1 year

Smyrna, TN

Avantax Insurance Agency LLC

2018 - 2025 • 7 years

Antioch, TN

Avantax Advisory services

2006 - 2025 • 19 years

Antioch, TN

Avantax Investment Services, INC.

2000 - 2025 • 25 years

Antioch, TN

James L. Knott

1993 - Present • 33 years

Antioch, TN

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Sean M

Series 65, AAMS®

Murfreesboro, TN

Hornor, Townsend & kent, LLC

Sean Moran is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. He has five years of industry experience, including prior roles at Ad Deum Funds and Bull Run Investment Management. Outside of financial advising, Moran enjoys outdoor activities with friends and family and serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing advisory services primarily through non-discretionary management and third-party asset manager platforms. The firm emphasizes client-directed implementation and oversight with a range of investment approaches and offers consulting and retirement plan services.

General retirement planning Wealth management General tax planning Charitable giving tax strategies Tax strategies for small businesses Public Service Employee Self-Employed Retired Christian Faith Based
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Henry T

Series 63, Series 65, CFP®, Series 7

Nashville, TN

Raymond James & Associates

Henry is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Nashville, TN, holding Series 7, 63, Series 65 licenses (and CFP designation). He has nine years of industry experience. He serves as Treasurer and Board Member of the nonprofit’s Blind Early Services TN and Autism Career Training. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and asset-allocation analyses, supporting both retail and institutional clients through various advisory programs.

Wealth management Roth conversion strategy Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting Charitable giving tax strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Real Estate Professional Self-Employed
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William A

Series 66

Nashville, TN

Center Hill Wealth, LLC

William Adams is a financial advisor at Center Hill Wealth, LLC in Nashville, TN, with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as secretary for G&L Acquisition, LLC, a real estate company based in Tennessee. Center Hill Wealth provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with sector research and both long- and short-term trading strategies, while also offering retirement plan consulting and oversight of third-party money managers.

Active portfolio management
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Jason T

ChFC®, Series 63

Murfreesboro, TN

Jason Tate Financial Consulting, LLC

Jason Tate is the principal of Jason Tate Financial Consulting, LLC, an independent firm based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, with 12 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a personal financial counselor for servicemembers and their families through a government contractor, providing financial education. Jason Tate Financial Consulting primarily offers portfolio management and financial planning services to individual clients, including some high-net-worth individuals and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $22 million across about 120 accounts, using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to build portfolios mainly consisting of exchange-listed stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, and fixed income without employing margin or leverage.

Social Security optimization General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning
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Larry C

Series 63

Murfreesboro, TN

Retirement Capital Management, LLC

Larry Crocker is a financial advisor at Retirement Capital Management, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been involved with several firms, including Fiduciary Compliance Corporation and Fiduciary Consulting Group, Inc., where he has ownership roles. He is also president of Harvest Capital Management Company, a management consulting business currently inactive. Retirement Capital Management provides investment management, wealth advisory, and consulting services primarily focused on retirement planning, risk management, and portfolio supervision for individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm employs a diversified, long-term investment approach using strategies such as Modern Portfolio Theory and combines active and passive management across various asset types.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Income planning Active portfolio management Passive / index investing
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Paul B

Series 65

Murfreesboro, TN

Clearstone Wealth Management, LLC

Paul Brown is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently the sole advisor at Clearstone Wealth Management, LLC, an independent firm based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. His prior experience includes roles at IPI Wealth Management, Inc. and Eagle Peak Capital, Inc. Clearstone Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering comprehensive wealth planning, financial consulting, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm uses a tactical asset allocation strategy focused on ETFs and selected alternative investments, with specialized services for pension and profit-sharing plan clients.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting General retirement planning General tax planning
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