Seasoned, active portfolio management financial advisors in Tennessee
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 actively manage your investments to respond to market changes, you need an advisor who understands the nuances of active portfolio management. Without this expertise, you might face unnecessary risks or miss opportunities to adjust your holdings effectively. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience, helping you navigate complex market conditions with confidence.
- Market responsiveness. Ask how they adjust portfolios during volatile periods to protect and grow your assets.
- Tax-aware decisions. Since Tennessee has no state income tax on investments, confirm how they focus on minimizing your federal tax burden instead.
- Fee structure clarity. Understand how their fees align with active management strategies and your investment goals.
- Experience with diverse markets. Check if they have managed portfolios through various economic cycles, especially in growing Tennessee cities.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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David J
Series 63, Series 65
Germantown, TN
DCJ Global Wealth Management
David Jones offers seasoned expertise in active portfolio management with 33 years of experience and credentials including Series 63 and 65. Based in Germantown, TN, he employs a tactical investment approach combining technical analysis and fundamental market insights, supported by his firm DCJ Global Wealth Management's discretionary portfolio services and a 2% annual AUM fee, distinguishing him through a blend of strategic depth and local market focus.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $473,863
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Charles H
Series 63
Memphis, TN
Strategic Advisory Services
Charles Hardee II specializes in active portfolio management with 37 years of experience, making him well-equipped to handle dynamic investment strategies in Tennessee. Operating an independent firm in Memphis, he offers negotiable fees up to 1.5% annually and serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, distinguishing him with a broad expertise and a team-based approach to customized portfolio management.
Experience: 37 years
Avg account: $736,388
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Robert M
Series 66
Nashville, TN
Merrill
Robert Mc Mahan brings 27 years of experience in active portfolio management, specializing in tax-loss harvesting to optimize investment outcomes in Tennessee's tax environment. Based in Nashville and affiliated with Merrill and Bank of America, he serves mid-career professionals and high earners with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, offering access to diverse managed account programs and discretionary portfolio management within a large-firm setting.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $860,085
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James B
Series 63, Series 65
Jackson, TN
Haynes Barker Investment Management, LLC
James Barker Jr. offers seasoned expertise in active portfolio management, backed by 27 years of experience and a focus on high-net-worth clients in Tennessee. His firm employs a core-and-satellite investment approach and provides flexible fee structures including flat fees, hourly rates, and retainer agreements, distinguishing him from others by combining active management insight with tailored financial planning services in Jackson, TN.
Experience: 27 years
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James M
ChFC®, Series 63
Nashville, TN
Tlg Advisors, Inc.
James Murphy Sr. specializes in active portfolio management with 44 years of experience, making him well-equipped to navigate Tennessee's market dynamics and federal tax considerations. Affiliated with TLG Advisors, Inc., a large firm managing $2 billion in assets, he offers a research-driven investment approach and flat-fee financial planning, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller practices or different fee structures.
Experience: 44 years
Avg account: $430,112
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