CFP®-certified, private / alternative investments financial advisors in Mississippi
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 considering private or alternative investments, you likely want to diversify beyond traditional stocks and bonds. A common pitfall is underestimating the complexity and illiquidity risks these investments carry, which can affect your overall financial plan.
- Illiquidity awareness. Confirm how the advisor evaluates the lock-up periods and exit strategies for alternative assets to avoid surprises.
- Tax implications. Ask how they navigate Mississippi's gradually reducing income tax rates when structuring your investments.
- Portfolio fit. Look for advisors who explain how private investments complement your existing holdings without overconcentration.
- Due diligence process. Inquire about their approach to vetting alternative investment opportunities beyond surface-level performance.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Austin M
CFP®, Series 65
Gilbert, AZ
Creative Planning
Austin Mc Donough's CFP® certification and six years of experience equip him to guide clients in Mississippi through the complexities of private and alternative investments, including tax-loss harvesting and retirement income strategies. Working at Creative Planning, a large firm managing $217 billion in assets, he offers flat-fee financial planning and serves high-net-worth individuals, distinguishing him with access to extensive resources and a financial planning-led investment approach.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $2,113,277
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Gerald S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Clarksdale, MS
Barnes Pettey Financial Advisors, LLC
Gerald Smith Jr. is well-equipped to guide clients in Mississippi through private and alternative investments, leveraging his 28 years of experience and CFP® certification. His firm, Barnes Pettey Financial Advisors, manages over $1.1 billion across more than 2,100 accounts, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management with flat-fee and asset-based pricing options, which may appeal to clients seeking flexible fee structures and seasoned independent advice.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $326,849
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Robert S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Ridgeland, MS
Guaranty Private Wealth
Robert Sutton's 15 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide clients through the complexities of private and alternative investments in Mississippi. At Guaranty Private Wealth, he employs a goal-based, top-down investment approach with discretionary authority, focusing on high-net-worth clients and charging a 1.00% AUM fee, which may appeal to those seeking personalized wealth management alongside alternative asset strategies.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $1,886,794
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Edward C
CFP®, Series 65
Ridgeland, MS
Waverly Advisors, LLC
Edward Carlisle's 19 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide clients through the complexities of private and alternative investments in Mississippi. At Waverly Advisors, LLC, he leverages a multi-team investment approach that blends traditional and alternative assets, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, with flexible fee structures including flat fees and tiered AUM percentages, distinguishing him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $1,639,930
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Charles A
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Jackson, MS
Resolute Wealth Strategies, LLC
Charles Alley is well-equipped to guide clients through private and alternative investments in Mississippi, leveraging his 23 years of experience and CFP® certification. Operating from Jackson, MS, he offers flat-fee financial planning and serves high-net-worth individuals, emphasizing personalized strategies within a primarily equity and ETF-focused portfolio, which may appeal to those seeking a blend of traditional and alternative investment approaches.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $1,280,075
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