Large-firm, ESG / Sustainable investing financial advisors in Cleveland, 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 want your investments to reflect your values, especially around environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, you need an advisor who understands how to balance sustainability with financial goals. Without this expertise, you might end up with portfolios that look green but don't perform as expected or align with your priorities. Large-firm advisors often have access to a broad range of ESG products and research, which can benefit your strategy.
- ESG integration approach. Ask how they incorporate sustainability criteria into investment decisions beyond just labeling funds as "green."
- Impact measurement. Confirm how they track and report the real-world effects of your investments on social and environmental issues.
- Federal tax focus. Since Tennessee has no state income tax, check how they optimize your portfolio for federal taxes and local sales or property taxes.
- Firm resources. Large firms may offer specialized ESG research teams; ask how your advisor leverages these resources for your benefit.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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John M
Series 65
Ooltewah, TN
Mercer Global Advisors Inc.
John Maloney at Mercer Global Advisors in Ooltewah, TN, specializes in ESG and sustainable investing within a large firm setting, offering access to extensive ESG research and a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach. His experience includes serving high-net-worth clients with flat-fee structures and expertise in private investments and retirement plans, distinguishing him from others by combining sustainability focus with diverse investment strategies.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $2,214,259
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Zachariah R
Series 65
Chattanooga, TN
Brookstone Capital Management LLC
Zachariah Robertson offers expertise in ESG and sustainable investing within a large-firm setting, providing access to diverse investment strategies and sub-advisory services. His firm, Brookstone Capital Management, serves a broad client base including corporations and charitable organizations, and offers negotiable fees up to 2.5% annually, with flat and hourly planning options, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower client focuses or fee structures.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $231,028
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Gregory H
Series 63, Series 65
Chattanooga, TN
Primerica Advisors
Gregory Highwood offers expertise in ESG and sustainable investing through Primerica Advisors, a large firm known for discretionary asset management and diverse model strategies. With 27 years of experience and a focus on tax-loss harvesting and income planning, he provides a comprehensive approach that balances sustainability with financial goals, differentiating him from others by leveraging a tiered wrap-fee structure and serving both individual and high-net-worth clients.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $228,117
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Lucille T
Series 63, Series 65
Cleveland, TN
Transamerica Financial Advisors
Lucille Townsend at Transamerica Financial Advisors in Cleveland, TN, specializes in ESG and sustainable investing within a large-firm setting, leveraging the firm's extensive research and multiple program platforms. With over 30 years of industry experience and a 0.65% AUM fee, she serves diverse clients including trusts and charitable organizations, differentiating her through a model portfolio approach and integrated retirement plan ecosystem support.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $48,577
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Paul G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Chattanooga, TN
Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC
Paul Gaither specializes in ESG and sustainable investing within a large firm setting, bringing 20 years of experience and CFP® certification to clients in the Cleveland area. His firm, Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, manages over $28 billion and offers proprietary investment models, catering to high-net-worth clients with flexible flat-fee and hourly financial planning options, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller firm resources or narrower fee structures.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $831,870
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