Top business succession planning financial advisors in Lewisburg, 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 preparing to transfer your business to a family member, partner, or buyer, you need an advisor who understands the complexities of business succession planning. A common mistake is overlooking how the transition affects your personal finances and tax situation, which can lead to unexpected costs or disputes.

  • Ownership transfer strategies. Ask how they handle the timing and structure of ownership changes to protect your legacy and financial goals.
  • Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider federal tax implications carefully, since Tennessee has no state income tax but other taxes may apply.
  • Stakeholder communication. Look for advisors who facilitate clear discussions among all parties involved to prevent misunderstandings.
  • Asset protection planning. Ensure they address how to safeguard business and personal assets during and after the succession process.

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Steve L

Series 63, Series 66

Lewisburg, TN

Edward Jones

Steve Lewis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 1993. Outside of advising, he owns a condo timeshare in Destin, Florida. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals and institutions. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Inheritance planning Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kathryn L

Series 66

Lewisburg, TN

Ameriprise

Kathryn Lintz is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial and Michael Wealth Management Group. She serves on the Board of Directors for Young Professionals of Marshall County as Secretary/Treasurer. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with at least $1 million in net investable assets, offering tailored recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies through a centralized consulting team.

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

Rebecca N

Series 63, Series 65

Brentwood, TN

Merrill

Rebecca Nicholson is a Wealth Management Advisor and Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill Lynch in 1996 following a career as a petroleum engineer. In her current role, Rebecca works with high net worth individuals, families, and business owners to understand their financial goals and develop tailored strategies to achieve them. Rebecca leads an advisory team that emphasizes a consultative approach, involving clients fully in the wealth management process. She conducts thorough investment assessments to gauge clients’ investment purposes and risk tolerances and makes periodic reviews to provide recommendations aligned with clients’ objectives and market conditions. As a qualified Portfolio Manager, Rebecca manages personalized and defined investment strategies that can include individual securities, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party investments, sometimes on a discretionary basis under the firm’s Investment Advisory Program. She holds professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM (CRPC®), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Rebecca earned her bachelor’s degree in Geological Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Income planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Julia M

Series 66

Lewisburg, TN

Eagle Strategies (NY Life)

Julia Mc Cray is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with NYLIFE Securities LLC, Pickens Hollow Financial Group, and New York Life insurance company, where she spent 28 years. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, institutional clients, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services. The firm provides tailored advice across multiple program types and manages a substantial portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jessica S

Series 66

Chapel Hill, TN

Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC

Jessica Smith is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC in Chapel Hill, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Bankers Life and its affiliated entities from 2009 to 2025. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family office services, employing a long-term investment approach using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income while sponsoring wrap-fee programs and custom portfolio solutions.

Retirement income strategy Active portfolio management Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Ethan S

CFP®, Series 65

Auburn Hills, MI

Plante Moran financial advisors

Ethan Siekkinen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at J Wilson Wealth Management and operated Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base including individual households, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment process and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, manager search, and tax-lot accounting services.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Livingston, NJ

Raymond James Financial

Michael Ipp is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2010 and serves as an independent contractor for 1792 Wealth Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client decision-making, while also maintaining specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

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

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Greenville, DE

Investment Management & Planning LLC

Jeffrey Macdonald is a CFP® and ChFC® with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Investment Management & Planning LLC and LPL Financial since 2010, following two years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Investment Management & Planning LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm constructs tailored portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed-income securities, employing fundamental analysis and continuous supervision, and operates as both a wrap program sponsor and affiliated registered representatives of LPL Financial.

General retirement planning Business succession planning Tax strategies for small businesses Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement
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Patrick F

Series 66

New Market, MD

Intentional

Patrick Ferguson is a financial advisor at Intentional with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Commonwealth Financial Network, and LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed agent involved in the sales of fixed and traditional insurance products. Intentional provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, businesses, and institutions. The firm offers pension consulting, estate planning support, business exit planning, and due diligence on alternative investments, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and economic analysis within a fiduciary framework.

Business exit / sale strategy Multi-generational wealth transfer Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner
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Jerald L

Series 63

San Antonio, TX

Frost Investment Services

Jerald Liesman is a financial advisor at Frost Investment Services with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Frost Brokerage Services, Inc. and Frost Bank since 1993 and 1987, respectively. Frost Investment Services is a retail-focused, SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and managed account programs that integrate model portfolios from its affiliate with third-party managers, utilizing a research-driven investment process and providing optional tax and ESG overlay services.

Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive

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