Top multi-generational wealth transfer financial advisors in Richmond, 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.

You might be considering how to pass wealth smoothly to your children and grandchildren while minimizing family conflicts and tax burdens. Without careful planning, wealth transfer can lead to unintended tax consequences or disputes that strain relationships.

  • Family dynamics insight. Look for advisors who understand how to navigate sensitive conversations and align financial goals across generations.
  • Tax-efficient strategies. Confirm how they approach minimizing estate and gift taxes specific to your situation.
  • Legacy preservation. Ask how they help structure transfers to protect assets and maintain family wealth over time.
  • Coordination with legal experts. Wealth transfer often involves trusts and wills; check how they collaborate with your estate attorney to ensure plans work together.

Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.

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Dawn T

Series 65, Series 63

Richmond, KY

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc.

Dawn Thompson is an advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of experience at the firm. Her prior work includes roles at Fifth Third Bank, Armed Forces Bank, and nonprofit organization A World for Children. Fifth Third Securities serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services, offering access to the Passageway Managed Account Program and multiple portfolio management options. The firm is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and provides a range of program types including mutual fund, ETF, SMA strategies, and tax overlay services.

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing General retirement planning
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Jamie L

Series 63, Series 65

Richmond, KY

Primerica Advisors

Jamie Little is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Richmond, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has two years of industry experience and has been with Primerica Advisors since 2023, following roles at Primerica Financial Services and prior experience outside the financial sector. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options. The firm uses third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed-fee billing.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Income planning

Rickie M

Series 63, Series 66

Richmond, KY

Edward Jones

Rickie Miller is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Richmond, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Retirement income strategy Divorce financial planning General retirement planning Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Lucas M

Series 63, Series 66

Richmond, KY

J.P. Morgan Securities

Lucas Meadors is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of finance, he was involved with Topseed Tennis Club for five years. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Michael E

Series 63, Series 66

Rcihmond, KY

Raymond James Financial

Michael Estes is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Richmond, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Kentucky Bank, and Investment Professionals, Inc. He is also involved with Stock Yards Financial Services and Stock Yards Investment Services, providing advice and investment products to bank customers. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary planning and consulting, supporting clients through advisory programs and affiliated advisory firms.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kayla S

Series 65, Series 63

Warwick, RI

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Kayla Santos is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. She has 10 years of industry experience, including roles at MetLife Securities and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. In addition to her advisory work, she operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved tools to develop collaborative, goal-oriented financial plans.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Cape Girardeau, MO

Edward Jones

Deborah Etherton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cape Girardeau, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2005. 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 and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

George B

Series 66

Austin, TX

Merrill

George Bonikos is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on helping clients build, manage, and optimize their wealth through clear and disciplined strategies tailored to their goals. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. George's approach is rooted in curiosity, discipline, and a drive for continuous improvement. He aims to be a trusted partner for clients navigating complex financial decisions and planning for their financial futures. George holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Hunter College and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, he enjoys adventure sports, camping, chess, cooking, fishing, hiking, music, reading, rock climbing, and spending time with his family.

Wealth management General retirement planning Retirement income strategy
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Carson L

CFP®, Series 66

Greenville, RI

Kintra Wealth, LLC

Carson Leydecker is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Kintra Wealth, LLC. He has held positions at Kintra Wealth and Mutual Securities, Inc. since 2026 and previously worked at Loring Advisory Group and Commonwealth Financial Network. Kintra Wealth serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, foundations, pension plans, and corporations, providing wealth management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and portfolio management. The firm combines client interviews and document review with model-driven asset allocation and fundamental security analysis to implement tax-efficient investment strategies on a household basis.

Business exit / sale strategy Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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Taylor S

CFP®, Series 65

Chamblee, GA

Verisail Partners, LLC

Taylor Stanfill is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Veritas Planning Group since 2014 and is currently part of the Verisail Partners, LLC team in Chamblee, GA. Verisail Partners serves individuals, families, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and other institutions with comprehensive financial planning and investment management. The firm employs a top-down, asset-allocation first approach, emphasizing a factor-based framework informed by the Fama-French three-factor model, and manages portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Multi-generational wealth transfer College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Factor investing / smart beta Founder/Business Owner Retired
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