Top general estate planning guidance financial advisors in Morristown, 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.

You might seek general estate planning guidance if you're organizing your assets to protect your family or planning for how your estate will be managed after your passing. A common mistake is overlooking how federal tax rules and local taxes like property and sales tax can impact your estate's value and distribution.

  • Federal tax focus. Since Tennessee has no state income tax, ask how advisors prioritize federal estate and gift tax planning.
  • Asset protection strategies. Confirm how they address safeguarding your assets from potential creditors or legal claims.
  • Succession planning. Look for guidance on smoothly transferring ownership of family businesses or properties.
  • Document review. Ensure they help keep wills, trusts, and powers of attorney up to date with changing laws and personal circumstances.

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Carlee R

CFP®, Series 66

Morristown, TN

Edward Jones

Carlee Rose is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Edward Jones in Morristown, TN, with six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, Liberty Tax, Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency, and East Tennessee State University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated financial services through a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Retirement income strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Multi-generational wealth transfer Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Intergenerational Families

Drew L

Series 66

Morristown, TN

Merrill

Drew Leach serves as the Associate Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Morristown, Tennessee. He began his career in the mortgage industry and joined Merrill Lynch in 2012 as a financial advisor. In his role, Drew focuses on devising comprehensive, goals-based planning strategies that address the complex financial needs of families, often involving multiple generations to create customized wealth plans. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Drew has earned several professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Within his practice, he takes responsibility for planning, business development, and team management alongside other professionals who handle investment management, business management, and administrative functions. In the community, Drew is active with Helping Young Professionals Excel (HYPE), Kiwanis International, and Ducks Unlimited. His personal interests include fishing, golfing, hiking, hunting, and traveling. He lives with his wife Jordan, their two children, Olivia and Bennett, and their dogs Beaufort and Monroe.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Wealth management Charitable giving & philanthropy General estate planning guidance Young Families Parents Women Professionals
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Gregory G

Series 63, Series 66

Morristown, TN

Cetera

Gregory Greene is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2014 and also has experience with Regions Bank and BBTIS. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Mark A

Series 63, Series 65

Morristown, TN

WMG Financial Advisors, LLC

Mark Ashford is a financial advisor with WMG Financial Advisors, LLC in Morristown, Tennessee, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Lincoln Financial Securities, The Ashford Group, and Concourse Financial Group Securities. He is also involved in insurance-related activities through Legacy Wealth Management and The Ashford Group. WMG Financial Advisors is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement and profit-sharing plans, and certain brokerage customers. The firm focuses on long-term portfolio management using modern portfolio theory and offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and discretionary account management across a range of investment vehicles.

Annuities Real estate investing General tax planning
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Tanna R

Series 66

Morristown, TN

LPL Financial

Tanna Rainey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Morristown, Tennessee, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, she worked at First Horizon since 2008 and has entrepreneurial experience with Plunder Design and Flowers By Tanna. She operates a side business, Plunder Design, which she has managed since 2020. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research and 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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Scott M

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Morgan Stanley

Scott Mahoney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Giants Foot Cubed LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and broad investment resources.

General estate planning guidance
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Kayla S

Series 63, Series 65

Warwick, RI

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Kayla Santos is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warwick, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities. In addition to her advisory role, Santos is an independent insurance agent, offering life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars, structuring engagements as annual collaborative relationships focused on goal analysis and written recommendations.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced

Gordon B

Series 66

Luling, LA

Edward Jones

Gordon Brown III is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Wealth management Oil & Gas Engineering Professional
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William S

Series 63, Series 65

College Station, TX

Smith & Wyatt

William Soltow is a financial advisor at Smith & Wyatt with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at CoreCap Advisors, LLC. Outside of advising, he is the founder of Frontier Wealth Management and serves as an independent insurance agent with Goosehead Insurance. Smith & Wyatt serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and corporations, managing approximately $207 million across 724 clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, estate-planning consulting, and specialized educational programs, utilizing mutual funds and ETFs as primary investment vehicles.

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Thaddeus P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Grand Rapids, MI

Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC

Thaddeus Phelps is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC since 2019 and previously spent 14 years with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Phelps owns a tax preparation business and an accounting support service, and he serves in fiduciary roles such as trustee and executor. Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary investment management through a wrap asset management program and emphasizes an individualized approach with asset allocation supported by fundamental, sector, and technical analysis, including risk management strategies such as put options and conservative cash instruments.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Charitable giving & philanthropy General estate planning guidance General tax planning Options & derivatives strategies

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