Independent, active portfolio management financial advisors in Shelbyville, 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 want to grow your investments actively rather than just tracking an index, you need an advisor who understands when to buy and sell to capture opportunities. Without this focus, you might miss chances to improve returns or reduce risks in changing markets. Independent advisors here manage portfolios without ties to specific firms, which can mean more flexible choices for you.
- Market timing insight. Ask how they decide when to adjust holdings based on market trends, not just set-it-and-forget-it strategies.
- Risk management approach. Confirm how they balance potential gains with protecting your portfolio from downturns.
- Fee transparency. Independent advisors often have varied fee structures; understand how they charge for active management.
- Local market knowledge. Since Shelbyville's economy is growing, see how they incorporate regional factors into investment decisions.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Terry R
Series 63, Series 65
Rockvale, TN
Brookwood Investment Group
Terry Robinson offers active portfolio management with 30 years of experience, operating independently through Brookwood Investment Group, which manages over $1 billion in assets. His firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management with flexible fee structures, including flat fees and negotiable AUM rates, distinguishing him from others by combining seasoned expertise with a broad range of investment strategies and local business involvement.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $357,698
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Benjamin D
Series 63, Series 65
Murfreesboro, TN
Soar Financial LLC
Benjamin Defoor offers active portfolio management with 12 years of experience and holds Series 63 and 65 licenses, providing expertise in retirement plans for business owners and options strategies. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, his firm customizes portfolios focusing on long-term strategies and serves a diverse client base including individuals and businesses, distinguishing him from others by combining active management with comprehensive financial planning.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $154,639
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John R
Series 65
Manchester, TN
Laffer Tengler Investments, Inc.
John Rogers Jr. offers active portfolio management with a focus on factor investing and smart beta strategies, supported by 22 years of experience and a Series 65 designation. Operating from Manchester, TN, his firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary management, combining quantitative modeling with fundamental analysis, catering to high-net-worth clients with a 1.15% AUM fee, distinguishing him from other independent advisors in the Shelbyville area.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $2,385,454
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