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Melissa Sue Bass

Advisor at LPL Financial — Winchester, TN 2459 Decherd Blvd

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

2 years

Location

Winchester, TN 37398

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LPL Financial

Institution

Total advisors

22,842

Across 10,474 offices

Clients per advisor

86 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$399,489 Typical

HNW client ratio

34% Very High

About

Melissa Bass is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having two years of industry experience. She has been associated with LPL Financial since 2023 and has served as a Senior Financial Services Officer at Ascend Federal Credit Union since 2013. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

Client services

Based on LPL Financial

Financial planning Portfolio management Educational seminars or workshops
Consulting and other non-discretionary advisory services

Expertise

Based on LPL Financial

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on LPL Financial

Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees up to $15,000 for financial planning and consulting services

Project-based

Up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services

Location

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Winchester, TN 2459 Decherd Blvd

2459 Decherd Blvd

Winchester TN 37398

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Tennessee

Work history

2 years of industry experience

LPL Financial

2023 - Present • 3 years

Tullahoma, TN

Ascend Federal CU

2013 - Present • 13 years

Tullahoma, TN

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Business activities & affiliations

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James B

Series 63

Tullahoma, TN

Financial Management Advisors, Inc.

James Bratcher Jr. is a financial advisor at Financial Management Advisors, Inc. in Tullahoma, TN, with 44 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Financial Management Advisors since 2004, following prior roles at Securities Service Network, Inc. and Silver Oak Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as managing member of TN Cannabis Company, LLC and is president of the Tullahoma Sports Council, a local nonprofit organization. Financial Management Advisors, Inc. provides fee-for-service financial planning and investment management to individuals, businesses, estates, trusts, and qualified plans. The firm offers various portfolio strategies ranging from conservative to ultra dynamic, using both active management and systematic technical analysis to tailor client strategies based on objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

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Tullahoma, TN

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Series 65

Tullahoma, TN

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Wealth management Charitable giving & philanthropy
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James B

Series 66

Tullahoma, TN

Financial Management Advisors, Inc.

James Bratcher is a financial advisor at Financial Management Advisors, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Silver Oak Securities, Inc. and Securities Service Network Inc. Bratcher serves as president of the Tullahoma Cal Ripken League, a local youth baseball organization. Financial Management Advisors, Inc. provides fee-for-service financial planning and investment management to individuals, businesses, estates, trusts, and qualified plans. The firm manages approximately $132.7 million for around 581 clients and offers active and dynamic investment strategies utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and tactical reallocation.

Wealth management Long-term care insurance Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Cameron R

PFS™, Series 66

Tullahoma, TN

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Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Bryant S

CFP®, PFS™, Series 65

Tullahoma, TN

Beam Wealth Advisors, Inc.

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Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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