Independent 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.

If you live in Morristown, TN, and want financial advice without firm ties, these independent advisors can offer guidance tailored to your unique situation. Choosing an advisor who operates independently helps avoid one-size-fits-all solutions that may not fit your local tax and economic environment.

  • Local tax awareness. Tennessee has no state income tax, so ask how they focus on federal taxes and high local sales and property taxes in your planning.
  • Personalized investment approach. Independent advisors often have more freedom to select investments that suit your goals rather than firm-mandated products.
  • Experience with regional growth. Morristown's growing economy affects opportunities and risks; check how they incorporate local market trends into your plan.
  • Clear fee structure. Confirm how their independence influences fees and whether they disclose all costs upfront.

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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 an Associate Resident Director and financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the mortgage industry before joining Merrill Lynch in 2012 in Morristown, Tennessee. Drew specializes in devising comprehensive, goals-based planning strategies for families facing complex financial issues, often involving extended family members to build multi-generational wealth plans. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Drew's professional credentials include 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). His areas of expertise cover college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. In the community, Drew is active with Helping Young Professionals Excel (HYPE), Kiwanis International, and Ducks Unlimited. He enjoys outdoor activities such as fishing, golfing, hiking, hunting, and traveling. Drew and his wife, Jordan, have two children and two dogs.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Young Families 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, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, she has been involved with First Horizon since 2008 and has operated her own businesses, including Plunder Design and Flowers By Tanna. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by in-house and third-party research.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Jared F

Series 65

Huntington Beach, CA

Northwest Asset Management

Jared Fruth is a financial advisor at Northwest Asset Management with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Securities America, Inc., KMS Financial Services, Inc., Oppenheimer Funds, and John Paul Mitchell Systems. Northwest Asset Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.6 billion for nearly 3,000 clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, and corporations. The firm employs a customized, fiduciary approach using Modern Portfolio Theory and strategic asset allocation, combining fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios with periodic rebalancing.

Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner
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Edwina M

Series 65

Cincinnati, OH

Waverly Advisors, LLC

Edwina Martin is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Waverly Advisors, LLC. She previously worked at 9258 Wealth Management for five years and was employed at Teradata Corp for eleven years. Martin also serves as assistant director of tax planning at 9258 Tax and Planning, a non-investment related business. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations, offering a range of investment management and financial planning services.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Craig M

Series 63, Series 65

Columbia, SC

Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Craig Mcdaniel Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Columbia, SC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Investment Group, Inc. and The McDaniel Corporation since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life insurance sales and serves as an independent agent for annuities and related products. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, using a blend of analytical methods with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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David H

Series 65

Irvine, CA

Martin Wealth Management, LLC

David Hart is a financial advisor with Martin Wealth Management, LLC in Irvine, CA. He holds a Series 65 credential and has 15 years of industry experience. Hart previously worked with Safeguard Investment Advisory Group and LifePro Asset Management. He is also a Certified Financial Fiduciary and volunteers as an instructor with the Foundation for Fiduciary Education, providing unbiased fiduciary financial education to the public. Martin Wealth Management offers investment advisory services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients by co-advising and directing accounts to a third-party money manager, Matson Money. The firm focuses on client onboarding, documentation, and ongoing review of third-party manager accounts rather than direct asset management.

Medicare planning Annuities
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Sarah C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Boston, MA

Santander Securities LLC

Sarah Currier Barrella is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advisory services. She currently works at Santander Securities LLC and Santander Bank, NA, having previously held positions at TD Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Barrella is based in Boston, MA. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across 10,800 client relationships. The firm offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and financial planning, operating both as a registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting General retirement planning Income planning Founder/Business Owner

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