Top financial advisors working with self-employed clients in Cedartown, GA

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 run your own business or freelance, you face unique financial challenges like irregular income and managing both personal and business expenses. Without an advisor familiar with self-employment, you might miss opportunities to optimize cash flow or tax deductions.

  • Cash flow management. Look for advisors who understand how to smooth income fluctuations and plan for lean periods.
  • Tax planning nuances. Confirm they know which business expenses qualify for deductions and how to handle quarterly estimated taxes.
  • Retirement options. Ask about retirement plans suited for self-employed individuals, such as SEP IRAs or solo 401(k)s.
  • Insurance needs. Check if they address risks like disability or liability insurance that protect your business and income.

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John B

Series 63, Series 66

Rome, GA

Raymond James Financial

John Bishop is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Raymond James since 2017, following over two decades at SunTrust Securities. Bishop is also the owner of The Avenue of Rome, a support company based in Rome, GA. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning through analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance advisory work, distinguishing itself among large institutional advisors.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Robert H

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Rome, GA

Guardian Life

Robert Harbison Jr. is a financial advisor with Guardian Life who holds the ChFC® designation and has 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Peachtree Planning Corporation, Park Avenue Securities, and Guardian Life since 2002. Outside of his advisory work, Harbison is involved with the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce and serves with several nonprofit and tax preparation organizations, including Treasure in Earthen Vessels, Inc., which provides ministry-related support overseas. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm integrates advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to insurance products, alternative investments, and various financial planning and consulting solutions.

Business exit / sale strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional Approaching retirement Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals
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Jamie D

Series 63

Rome, GA

Ameriprise

Jamie Doss is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory board of the Salvation Army in Rome, GA. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research-driven strategies and algorithmic tools to deliver customized, tax-efficient retirement recommendations.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement

Stacy J

Series 66

Cedartown, GA

Edward Jones

Stacy Jefferson is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones in Cedartown, GA. She has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance General retirement planning Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Darren K

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Cedartown, GA

LPL Financial

Darren Knight is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Fintegra, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kristin M

Series 66

Mt Pleasant, SC

Guardian Life

Kristin Manna is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Consolidated Planning Holdings, Inc. and Charleston County School District. Outside of her advisory role, she is an author and publisher of books including The Basketball Coach's Notebook and works as a math tutor for high school students. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides tailored client solutions through a combination of advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and access to proprietary and third-party platforms.

Business exit / sale strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional Approaching retirement Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals
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Geoffrey T

Series 66

Chicago, IL

Sanctuary Advisors, LLC

Geoffrey Tomes is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Noyes Advisors LLC for 11 years and David A Noyes & Company for 26 years. His other business activities include involvement in fixed life and health insurance and fixed annuities. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services employing various analytical approaches and maintains distinctive features such as negotiated performance-based fees for large institutional clients and affiliations with specialized asset management firms.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Cash flow / budgeting General retirement planning
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Ryan V

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Richfield, OH

Schwab Wealth Advisory

Ryan Vollweiler is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc., having worked there since 2021, and has been affiliated with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at VOYA Financial Advisors, Cetera Advisors LLC, Equitable Advisors, and Valic Financial Advisors. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm uses proprietary asset-allocation models and internal research tools to tailor recommendations to client goals and risk tolerance, while trades are executed only with client authorization.

Retirement income strategy Equity compensation tax strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retired
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Jonathan L

Series 66

Roseville, CA

LPL Enterprise

Jonathan Levatino is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains part-time employment as a rideshare driver for Uber and DoorDash. LPL Enterprise serves individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists, and it offers a range of services including financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Tax-loss harvesting
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Rachel G

Series 63, Series 65

Ronkonkoma, NY

Verity Asset Management

Rachel Gentz is a financial advisor at Verity Asset Management with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Menna Wealth Planning Group and The Leaders Group DBA Simplicity Investments. In addition to her advisory roles, she is president and owner of Rachel A Menna Advisors Inc. Verity Asset Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management, retirement-plan advisory, and financial planning to individual, corporate, institutional clients, and other advisers. The firm uses a model-driven investment process emphasizing tactical asset allocation across diverse asset classes and offers both internally managed and third-party models under fiduciary standards.

Concentrated stock management Tax-loss harvesting Passive / index investing Active portfolio management ESG / Sustainable investing
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