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Paul Todd Gaither

Advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC — Chattanooga, TN Shallowford Road

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Experience

20 years

Location

Chattanooga, TN 37421

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Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

Enterprise

Total advisors

479

Across 168 offices

Clients per advisor

87 High

Avg AUM per client

$831,870 High

HNW client ratio

56% Very High

About

Paul Gaither is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in financial advising. He currently works at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC and previously held roles at Raymond James Financial Services and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Interim Director of Music Ministries at Covenant Presbyterian Church and performs as a tenor in a vocal quartet. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management services, financial planning, and consulting through both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Client services

Based on Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Financial consulting

Expertise

Based on Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Business sale tax planning Retirement income strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired

Demographic focus

Based on Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Mid-Career Professionals

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Fee options

Fixed

Negotiable flat fees for financial planning and consulting services depending on complexity.

Percentage

$0+: Up to 2.50% annually (negotiable, varies by Account and IAR) $5,000+: Steward Partners Unified Managed Account Program minimum account size $10,000+: BNY Advisors WealthStart & American Funds, Steward Partners Strategy Solutions $25,000+: Steward Partners Discretionary Portfolios, Guided Portfolios, Separate Account Solutions $50,000+: BNY Advisors Asset Allocation and AdvisorFlex Portfolios

Commissions

Commissions earned by associates who are registered representatives; insurance commissions also applicable.

Project-based

Hourly rates vary depending on time required; used for financial planning/consulting services.

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Minimum fee: Minimum Quarterly Program Fee prior to May 2011 was $250, can be waived at discretion Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting fees are negotiable; can be hourly, fixed fee, or percentage of assets.

Location

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Chattanooga, TN Shallowford Road

6111 Shallowford Road, Suite 103

Chattanooga TN 37421

Advisors at this office

4

Most active in

Louisiana · Tennessee

Work history

20 years of industry experience

Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

2024 - Present • 2 years

Chattanooga, TN

Steward Partners Investment Solutions, LLC

2024 - Present • 2 years

Chattanooga, TN

Steward Partners Global Advisory, LLC

2024 - Present • 2 years

Chattanooga, TN

Raymond James Financial Services, inc.

2018 - 2024 • 6 years

Chattanooga, TN

RAYMOND James FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC.

2018 - 2024 • 6 years

Chattanooga, TN

Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

2013 - 2018 • 5 years

Chattanooga, TN

Mass Mutual Investors Services

2009 - 2013 • 4 years

TN

Edward Jones

2007 - 2009 • 2 years

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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A. Ronald K

Series 65

Chattanooga, TN

Koplan & Associates

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Wealth management Active portfolio management
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Bret R

CFA®, Series 66

Chattanooga, TN

Glean Financial, Inc.

Bret Robertson is a CFA charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. He is the principal of Glean Financial, Inc. in Chattanooga, TN, and has prior experience at firms including Gradient Advisors LLC and Western Asset. In addition to his advisory role, he works as an independent insurance agent. Glean Financial, Inc. provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individual investors and small business owners. The firm combines fundamental analysis with Modern Portfolio Theory, using customized asset allocation and model portfolios, and may employ third-party managers to implement strategies across various investment instruments.

Founder/Business Owner
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Kevin L

Series 66

Chattanooga, TN

Lattice Wealth Advisors

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Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Roland M

CFP®, ChFC®

Chattanooga, TN

Mountaintop Wealth

We are a flat fee financial advisory firm that provides comprehensive financial planning that connects every part of your financial life. We create a clear, actionable roadmap to: Fund College with Confidence: We’ll help you save for college, find more scholarship money and tax-efficient ways to invest so you can lower the cost of a high-quality college education. Secure Your Retirement: We'll build a solid retirement plan that won't be derailed by tuition bills, ensuring you have the freedom to enjoy your later years. Create Cohesion: We'll simplify your complex financial picture, bringing all your assets and goals into one unified strategy. It's about having a clear plan that allows you to achieve both of your most important goals without compromise.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning African Americans/Black Gen X (Born 1965-1980)
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David H

CFP®

Chattanooga, TN

Integra Wealth

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Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Frenise M

Series 66

Chattanooga, TN

Mann Financial Consulting Services

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