Top financial advisors working with financial professionals in Smyrna, 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 work in finance and are navigating your own career growth or investment choices, you need an advisor who understands the unique challenges financial professionals face. A common mistake is assuming your financial knowledge means you don't need specialized advice tailored to your income patterns and industry risks.

  • Industry-specific insight. Look for advisors who grasp the nuances of financial sector compensation and benefits, not just general wealth management.
  • Tax-aware planning. Tennessee has no state income tax, but federal taxes and high sales and property taxes still impact your finances; ask how they optimize for these.
  • Career transition support. Confirm how they help with changes like moving to a new firm or shifting roles, which can affect your financial goals.
  • Investment risk management. Financial professionals often have concentrated exposure; check how advisors address diversification and risk tailored to your situation.

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Cera O

Series 63, Series 66

Smyrna, TN

Empower Advisory Group

Cera Osborne is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at T Rowe Price and Ford Motor Credit Company before joining Empower Advisory Group and GWFS Equities in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, Osborne is involved in aviation training, assisting with plane transports and schedule optimization for Wings of Eagles. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s approach emphasizes long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates, delivering services integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Debt management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Aaron M

Series 66

Smyrna, TN

Edward Jones

Aaron Meier is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kristian M

Series 66, Series 63

Smyrna, TN

Atlas

Kristian Mtetwa is a financial advisor at Atlas with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including ATFS Advisers LLC, 49 Wealth Management LLC, and Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC. Outside of advising, he co-founded Synergy Private LLC, a business consulting firm, and is involved with public speaking and event organization through VOT Group LLC. Atlas provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, index-based investment approach supplemented by internally managed strategies and is known for sponsoring private investment vehicles, including a private credit fund.

Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management Retirement income strategy Income planning
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James K

Series 63, Series 65

Smyrna, TN

Cetera

James Knott is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at various firms including Avantax and currently operates his own tax preparation and accounting business as president of James L Knott CPA PC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary options.

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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Brice J

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Smyrna, TN

Jennings Investment Group, Inc.

Brice Jennings is the principal of Jennings Investment Group, Inc. in Smyrna, TN, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Jennings Investment Group, LLC since 2006 and is the sole advisor at the firm. Jennings Investment Group provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a tactical asset allocation approach that integrates fundamental, quantitative, and economic analysis with proprietary indicators, and manages most client assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management
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Timothy E

Series 66

New York, NY

First Manhattan Co. LLC

Timothy Egan is a financial advisor at First Manhattan Co. LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup. First Manhattan Co. LLC provides investment management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals, as well as trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, private investment vehicles, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on long-term, research-driven, value-oriented management of equity and fixed-income portfolios, combining active management with passive fund investments and integrated wealth planning.

Wealth management Concentrated stock management Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Barbara B

Series 66

Conshohocken, PA

RBC Capital Markets

Barbara Brewer is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies to clients’ Advisory Risk Profiles through a mix of in-house and third-party providers.

Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired Financial Professional Approaching retirement HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)

Anthony L

Series 63, Series 65

St. Louis, MO

Fidelity

Anthony Lyons is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. He works closely with clients to navigate financial complexities and support wealth growth over their lifetime. Anthony has held several roles in the financial advisory field, including Financial Advisor positions at PNCI and Edward Jones in 2021 and 2020, respectively. Prior to that, he served as a Private Wealth Advisor at Regions Bank from 2017 to 2020 and was Vice President - Planning & Development Manager at Arvest Wealth Management from 2016 to 2017. Outside of his professional career, Anthony has an interest in baseball, cars, family activities, football, and social events with friends.

Wealth management Financial Professional

Sulayman N

Series 66

Charlotte, NC

Edward Jones

Sulayman Nyang Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a mentor and business coach for at-risk young adults and holds positions on several nonprofit and advisory boards related to business coaching, education, and community initiatives. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services. The firm is notable for its extensive advisor network, comprehensive service offerings, and fiduciary standard of care.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Financial Professional Doctor or Medical Professional
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Christian N

Series 63, Series 66, Series 65

Foster City, CA

IEQ Capital, LLC

Christian Nelson is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 66, and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining IEQ Capital in 2019, Nelson worked at First Republic in various investment management and securities roles from 2015 to 2019. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and various entities including trusts and foundations. The firm’s investment approach involves centralized macroeconomic research, client-specific Investment Policy Statements, and diversified portfolios composed of liquid strategies, third-party managers, and private alternative investments.

Private / alternative investments 10b5-1 plan design Family Business Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional

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