CFP®-certified financial advisors working with clients approaching retirement 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.
You might be nearing retirement and wondering how to balance income needs with preserving your savings. A common mistake is focusing only on investments without planning for the timing and sources of your retirement income.
- Income timing insight. Ask how they plan withdrawals to avoid running out of money or triggering higher taxes.
- Social Security strategy. Confirm if they help decide when to claim benefits for the best lifetime outcome.
- Healthcare cost planning. Make sure they consider Medicare and other medical expenses that can impact your budget.
- Legacy considerations. See if they discuss how your retirement plan affects what you leave behind for heirs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Brian S
CFP®, Series 66
Nashville, TN
UBS Financial Services
Brian Silkwood offers expertise in retirement planning tailored for those approaching retirement in Tennessee, with a focus on cash flow, budgeting, and equity compensation tax strategies. With over 20 years of experience at UBS Financial Services, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he brings institutional trading capabilities and model-based asset allocations, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller firm backgrounds or less specialized tax strategy knowledge.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $693,691
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David R
CFP®, Series 66
Mount Juliet, TN
Ameriprise
David Reynolds specializes in retirement income strategy and Social Security optimization, making him well-suited for those approaching retirement in Tennessee. With 14 years of experience at Ameriprise, a large firm offering detailed, tax-efficient retirement planning reports, he serves clients with significant investable assets and charges a 0.15% AUM fee, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller firm affiliations or different fee structures.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $471,167
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Michael P
CFP®, Series 66
Germantown, TN
Cetera
Michael Powell II is well-equipped to assist those approaching retirement in Tennessee, offering expertise in wealth management, retirement plans for business owners, and tax-loss harvesting. His flat-fee structure for financial planning and consulting, combined with 11 years of experience and affiliation with the large firm Cetera, provides a broad range of portfolio management and fiduciary solutions that may distinguish him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $306,089
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James D
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Parrottsville, TN
Seacrest Wealth Management, LLC
James Dickey is well-suited for those approaching retirement in Tennessee, offering expertise in annuities and retirement plans for business owners, backed by 16 years of experience and CFP® certification. His firm, Seacrest Wealth Management, provides comprehensive wealth management with a long-term investment approach, and he offers flexible flat-fee or hourly financial planning, distinguishing him from advisors with more rigid fee structures.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $1,019,224
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Joe F
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Hixson, TN
Innovative Advisory Partners, LLC
Joe Franklin specializes in retirement income strategy and has 29 years of experience, making him well-equipped to assist those approaching retirement in Tennessee. His firm serves business-minded professionals and high-net-worth clients, offering flat-fee financial planning and a mix of static and dynamic investment models, which may appeal to clients seeking tailored strategies beyond basic retirement planning.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $796,380
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