Top multi-generational wealth transfer financial advisors in Bristol, TN

The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.

If you're planning to pass wealth to your children or grandchildren, you need an advisor who understands the complexities of multi-generational wealth transfer. Without this expertise, you risk creating unintended tax burdens or family conflicts that can erode your legacy.

  • Federal tax focus. Tennessee has no state income tax, so ask how they optimize your wealth transfer strategies around federal taxes and high local sales and property taxes.
  • Family dynamics insight. Wealth transfer isn't just numbers; confirm how they navigate family communication and potential disputes.
  • Long-term planning horizon. Multi-generational transfers require strategies that anticipate changes decades ahead, not just immediate tax savings.
  • Asset protection strategies. Inquire about how they safeguard assets from creditors or unforeseen events across generations.

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Walter B

Series 63, Series 65

Bristol, TN

Money Concepts Capital Corp

Walter Brown is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp in Bristol, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at PFS Investments Inc and Primerica Financial Services, as well as current positions with Burnette Insurance Company and Warrior Business Coaching. Outside of finance, he serves as a police major and administrative lieutenant for the City of Bristol and is a board member of the Bristol TN Police Officer Benevolent Fund. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers multiple managed programs using a combination of model portfolios, advisor-designed portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers, serving approximately 14,700 clients with about $3.33 billion in assets under management.

Annuities College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Paul J

CFP®, Series 66

Bristol, TN

LPL Financial

Paul Jepson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at First Tennessee Brokerage, Inc. and Ftb Advisors, Inc. He also has a current affiliation with First Horizon Bank and First Horizon Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options, supported by research and model portfolios.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Robert B

Series 63, Series 65

Bristol, VA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Robert Blevins is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Blevins also serves as co-trustee for family and personal trusts. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm employs over 14,000 financial advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions informed by research and analytics.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Rebekah R

Series 66

Bristol, TN

Edward Jones

Rebekah Rockett is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bristol, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Ron F

Series 63, Series 65

Bristol, TN

Equitable Advisors

Ron Fox is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Bristol, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a church elder on the Session Board of the First Presbyterian Church of Bristol. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage/insurance services to tailor solutions based on clients’ goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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Kayla S

Series 65, Series 63

Warwick, RI

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Kayla Santos is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. She has 10 years of industry experience, including roles at MetLife Securities and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. In addition to her advisory work, she operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved tools to develop collaborative, goal-oriented financial plans.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced
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Deborah E

Series 63, Series 66

Cape Girardeau, MO

Edward Jones

Deborah Etherton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cape Girardeau, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

George B

Series 66

Austin, TX

Merrill

George Bonikos is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on helping clients build, manage, and optimize their wealth through clear and disciplined strategies tailored to their goals. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. George's approach is rooted in curiosity, discipline, and a drive for continuous improvement. He aims to be a trusted partner for clients navigating complex financial decisions and planning for their financial futures. George holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Hunter College and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, he enjoys adventure sports, camping, chess, cooking, fishing, hiking, music, reading, rock climbing, and spending time with his family.

Wealth management General retirement planning Retirement income strategy
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Carson L

CFP®, Series 66

Greenville, RI

Kintra Wealth, LLC

Carson Leydecker is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Kintra Wealth, LLC. He has held positions at Kintra Wealth and Mutual Securities, Inc. since 2026 and previously worked at Loring Advisory Group and Commonwealth Financial Network. Kintra Wealth serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, foundations, pension plans, and corporations, providing wealth management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and portfolio management. The firm combines client interviews and document review with model-driven asset allocation and fundamental security analysis to implement tax-efficient investment strategies on a household basis.

Business exit / sale strategy Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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Taylor S

CFP®, Series 65

Chamblee, GA

Verisail Partners, LLC

Taylor Stanfill is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Veritas Planning Group since 2014 and is currently part of the Verisail Partners, LLC team in Chamblee, GA. Verisail Partners serves individuals, families, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and other institutions with comprehensive financial planning and investment management. The firm employs a top-down, asset-allocation first approach, emphasizing a factor-based framework informed by the Fama-French three-factor model, and manages portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Multi-generational wealth transfer College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Factor investing / smart beta Founder/Business Owner Retired

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