CFP®-certified, charitable giving tax strategies 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're planning to donate assets or set up a charitable fund, you need an advisor who understands how to minimize the tax impact of your giving. Without this expertise, you might miss opportunities to reduce your taxable income or trigger unexpected tax bills. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including tax strategies related to charitable giving.
- Gift timing strategy. Ask how they recommend scheduling donations to maximize tax benefits across multiple years.
- Asset selection insight. Confirm they know which assets to give directly to avoid capital gains taxes.
- Tax form coordination. Check how they help with the paperwork needed to claim deductions properly.
- Legacy planning integration. See if they connect your charitable goals with your overall estate plan to align tax and philanthropic objectives.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
-
John G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Cordova, TN
Your Family Matters, LLP
John Goble is a CFP®-certified advisor in Tennessee specializing in charitable giving tax strategies, with 11 years of industry experience and expertise in general tax planning and life insurance needs analysis. Operating from Your Family Matters, LLP, he offers flat-fee financial planning and manages portfolios with a blend of fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative methods, serving clients with account minimums of $500,000, which may suit those seeking integrated tax, estate, and insurance planning.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $151,636
-
Kathy E
CFP®, Series 63
Clarksville, TN
ELLIS Financial Planning
Kathy Ellis is well-equipped to assist with charitable giving tax strategies in Tennessee, leveraging her 31 years of experience and CFP® certification to integrate tax-efficient giving with legacy planning. Her independent firm, Ellis Financial Planning, offers a structured, long-term investment approach and serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, and trusts, with fees including a 1.24% AUM charge and hourly rates for additional planning services.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $546,960
-
Jessy G
CFP®, Series 66
Middleton, ID
Verify Wealth
Jessy Gilger is a CFP® with a decade of experience and specializes in charitable giving tax strategies, business sale tax planning, and cash flow management, making her well-equipped to advise on tax-efficient philanthropy in Tennessee. Operating from Gannett Wealth Advisors, she offers flat-fee, independent advice focused on high-net-worth clients, utilizing a modern portfolio theory approach and integrated financial planning, which distinguishes her from advisors with narrower service scopes or different fee structures.
Experience: 11 years
-
Jacob C
CFP®, Series 66
Springboro, OH
SLP Wealth
Jacob Courtney's CFP® certification and expertise in charitable giving tax strategies make him well-equipped to help Tennessee clients optimize the tax benefits of their donations. Based in Knoxville with five years of experience, he works at SLP Wealth, which serves individuals and small businesses with a passive, buy-and-hold investment approach and offers flat-fee financial planning alongside tax preparation and bookkeeping services.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $38,440
Want help finding the right advisor?
Answer a few questions to see advisors matched to you.
Advisors focused on
Popular in Tennessee
Find advisors by type
Not sure where to start?
We'll help you think it through—whether you ultimately need an advisor or not. Warmer helps you compare advisors clearly, so you can choose with confidence.
For advisor listings, we rely on sources including public filings and data provided by advisors, and we cannot guarantee that all information is current or accurate. Advisors are independent and may not have reviewed or updated this information. Please review an advisor's Form ADV and do your own diligence before deciding whether to work with them.
Advisor matching and referrals are provided by FinanceHQ LLC ("FHQ"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Warmer and an SEC-registered investment adviser. We may be compensated by participating advisors. You pay no fee to use our matching service, and advisor fees are not increased because of a referral. We do not supervise advisors, manage or hold assets, guarantee performance, or provide advice about specific investments.
By using our service, you agree to the Warmer Terms of Service and FHQ Advisory Agreement, and acknowledge Warmer's Privacy Policy. Please review FHQ's ADV Part 2A and Form CRS. Logos provided by Logo.dev
© 2026 Warmer Holdings Inc. ("Warmer")