CFP®-certified financial advisors working with HENRYs (high earners, not rich yet) in Middlesborough, KY
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 earning a high income but haven't yet built significant wealth, you need an advisor who understands how to balance saving aggressively with managing current expenses. The biggest mistake is focusing only on investment growth without addressing cash flow and debt, which can stall your progress.
- Cash flow management. Look for advisors who help you budget and prioritize spending to free up money for saving and investing.
- Debt strategy. Confirm how they approach paying down high-interest debt while still contributing to retirement accounts.
- Tax-aware planning. Ask how they optimize your tax situation given your income level and potential deductions.
- Long-term growth focus. Ensure they plan beyond immediate gains, considering how to build wealth steadily over time.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Gaines W
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Knoxville, TN
Merrill
Gaines Walker is a CFP®-certified advisor with over 43 years of experience, specializing in wealth management and retirement income strategy, making him well-suited to assist HENRY clients balancing saving and expenses. Based in Knoxville, TN, he works at Merrill, a large firm, and serves professionals like doctors and attorneys, offering a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies, which may differ from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 44 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Jake M
CFP®, Series 66
Knoxville, TN
LPL Financial
Jake Mckinnie, a CFP® with 12 years of experience, specializes in serving HENRY clients and offers expertise in wealth management, tax-loss harvesting, and retirement plans for business owners. Operating from a large firm, Cetera, he provides flexible flat-fee financial planning and consulting, which may appeal to high earners seeking tailored strategies beyond investment growth.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Mark M
CFP®, Series 65
Knoxville, TN
Compound Planning, Inc.
Mark Mooring, a CFP® with six years of experience, specializes in serving HENRY clients and offers flat-fee financial planning projects ranging from $500 to $10,000. His firm, Compound Planning, Inc., manages $4.3 billion in assets and provides customizable portfolio management, which may appeal to high earners seeking tailored investment and tax-aware strategies beyond basic growth.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $262,119
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