CFP®-certified, debt 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're feeling overwhelmed by credit card balances, student loans, or other debts, you need an advisor who understands how to prioritize and reduce what you owe without hurting your credit score. A common mistake is focusing only on payments without a clear plan to lower your overall debt burden efficiently. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including debt strategies.
- Customized payoff plans. Ask how they tailor debt repayment schedules to your income and expenses, not just generic formulas.
- Credit impact awareness. Confirm they consider how different strategies affect your credit score and borrowing options.
- Integration with budgeting. See if they help you adjust your spending habits alongside debt reduction to prevent future borrowing.
- Long-term financial health. Check how they balance paying down debt with saving for emergencies and retirement.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Hallie P
CFP®, Series 63
Memphis, TN
Legacy Wealth Management, LLC
Hallie Peyton is a CFP®-certified advisor in Memphis, TN, specializing in debt management with over two decades of experience. She offers tailored debt repayment plans integrated with budgeting and tax-loss harvesting strategies, supported by her firm's $2.4 billion in assets under management. Compared to others, Hallie serves high-net-worth clients with a 1.0% AUM fee, leveraging both active and passive portfolio management within an independent, employee-owned firm.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $1,632,910
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Thomas B
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Franklin, TN
Fidelity
Thomas Bauer's expertise in debt management is supported by his CFP® certification and 12 years of industry experience, including roles focused on financial planning and advisory services. Based in Franklin, TN, he works with Fidelity, a large firm, and offers a broad skill set that includes retirement and income planning, cash flow management, and wealth management, providing a comprehensive approach to managing debt alongside long-term financial goals.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Patrick E
CFP®, Series 66
Knoxville, TN
Uprise Advisers LLC
Patrick Elliott's 17 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to create tailored debt management plans that consider credit impact and integrate budgeting strategies. Based in Knoxville, TN, he works with Uprise Advisers LLC, which offers fixed pricing and focuses on individual clients through an online platform, differentiating him with a modern portfolio theory approach and transparent fee options including hourly and annual planning fees.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $0
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William G
CFP®, Series 66
Nashville, TN
Cairn Financial Group
William Greene's CFP® certification and 15 years of experience equip him to develop tailored debt management strategies that consider credit impact and integrate budgeting adjustments. Based in Nashville, TN, he offers flat-fee financial planning through Cairn Financial Group, which serves a diverse client base including individuals and business entities, using a disciplined investment approach with ETFs and mutual funds, setting him apart from advisors with narrower focuses or fee structures.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $382,477
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Samantha D
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
College Grove, TN
Empower Advisory Group
Samantha Dwyer is equipped to assist with debt management in Tennessee, leveraging her CFP® certification and 11 years of experience to create tailored debt repayment plans that consider credit impact and budgeting integration. Working at Empower Advisory Group, a large firm offering flat-fee structures and serving employer-sponsored retirement plan participants, she combines retirement planning expertise with debt strategies, distinguishing her from advisors focused solely on debt reduction.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $565,063
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