Top financial advisors working with self-employed clients 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 run your own business or freelance, you face unique financial challenges like irregular income and managing taxes on your own. Without an advisor who understands these nuances, you might miss opportunities to optimize your cash flow or tax deductions.

  • Income variability management. Look for advisors who help you plan for fluctuating earnings and build buffers for lean months.
  • Tax strategy expertise. Confirm they know how to maximize deductions and credits specific to self-employed individuals.
  • Retirement planning tailored to you. Ask how they recommend saving for retirement when you don’t have a traditional employer plan.
  • Expense tracking guidance. Effective advisors help you organize business and personal expenses to simplify tax time and improve budgeting.

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Carolyn L

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Tazewell, TN

Archer Investment Corporation

Carolyn Lambert is a CFP® with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at Archer Investment Corporation since 2019 and previously spent 20 years with H.D. Vest Investment Services. In addition to her advisory work, she owns and operates Lambert Bookkeeping & Financial Services and serves as treasurer for the Claiborne County Historical & Genealogical Society, a nonprofit organization. Archer Investment Corporation provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and investment companies. The firm manages approximately $900 million primarily on a discretionary basis, offering customized portfolio management and model-based strategies utilizing a range of asset classes including mutual funds and ETFs.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies
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John V

Series 63, Series 65

Washburn, TN

Morgan Stanley

John Vita is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washburn, Tennessee, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and on the investment committee of the Bradenton Kiwanis Foundation, a private foundation in Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

General estate planning guidance

Adam S

Series 63, Series 66

New Tazewell, TN

Thrivent Investment Management

Adam Schrader is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has four years of industry experience, including previous roles at Edward Jones and as CEO of LvLuP Solutions, a small business consulting firm focused on financial application processing. Schrader is based in New Tazewell, Tennessee. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations across various financial planning areas without managing client portfolios directly. The firm uses goal-based analyses and client information to support one-time or ongoing planning engagements, with an option to combine planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing program called WealthPlan.

Retirement income strategy Business ownership considerations Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Inheritance planning Founder/Business Owner

David W

Series 66

Middlesboro, KY

Edward Jones

David Whitlock is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Middlesboro, Kentucky, where he has worked since 2016. He has 10 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a building that will be used for his Edward Jones office relocation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Retirement income strategy Business ownership considerations Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Patrick A

Series 63, Series 66

New Tazewell, TN

LPL Financial

Patrick Anstett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and has a background that includes roles at Commercial Bank & Trust and Invest Financial Corporation. In addition to his advisory work, he operates a business under Commercial Financial Services that supports bank-related investments. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by advanced operational tools.

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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