Independent, 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 struggling with high-interest loans or credit card balances, you need an advisor who understands how to reduce your debt burden without harming your credit score. A common mistake is focusing only on payments without a clear plan to prevent future debt cycles. Independent advisors here operate without firm constraints, which can mean more flexible approaches tailored to your unique financial situation.
- Customized payoff plans. Look for advisors who create strategies that balance paying down debt and maintaining cash flow, rather than just cutting expenses.
- Credit impact awareness. Confirm they consider how different repayment methods affect your credit report and borrowing power.
- Long-term budgeting. Ask how they help you build habits and budgets that prevent debt from recurring after it's paid off.
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 specializes in debt management and cash flow budgeting, making her well-equipped to help Tennessee clients reduce debt while maintaining financial stability. As a CFP® with over two decades of experience at an independent, employee-owned firm managing $2.4 billion in assets, she offers a seasoned perspective and serves high-net-worth individuals, differentiating her through a blend of active portfolio management and tax-loss harvesting strategies.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $1,632,910
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Tiago M
Series 65
Cypress, CA
Ivanoff Wealth Management Inc.
Tiago Machry specializes in debt management and cash flow budgeting, making him capable of helping Tennessee clients reduce debt while maintaining financial stability. As an independent advisor at Ivanoff Wealth Management, he offers a 1.00% annual AUM fee and benefits from a firm managing over $141 million with a co-advisor program, providing clients access to diverse portfolio management expertise despite his relatively recent industry experience.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $281,503
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Joel B
Series 66
Franklin, TN
Joel Busboom Financial, LLC
Joel Busboom specializes in debt management with a focus on cash flow and budgeting, making him well-suited to help Tennessee clients reduce debt while maintaining financial stability. His firm offers flat-fee, project-based financial planning and ongoing comprehensive services, catering to both individual and high-net-worth clients, and emphasizes personalized investment policies with a non-discretionary management approach.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $985,798
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Sirkka W
Series 65
Nashville, TN
Cairn Financial Group
Sirkka Wood specializes in debt management and business exit strategies, offering tailored plans that balance debt payoff with cash flow, which is crucial for managing high-interest loans in Tennessee. As an independent advisor with a flat-fee structure and experience at Cairn Financial Group, she provides flexible financial planning services, including 401(k) advisory, distinguishing her from others by combining debt expertise with broader investment and retirement planning capabilities.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $382,477
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Daryl C
CFP®, Series 65
Chattanooga, TN
Guardian Wealth Management, LLC
Daryl Crow specializes in debt management and cash flow budgeting, making him well-suited to help Tennessee clients reduce debt while maintaining financial stability. His independent, flat-fee approach offers flexible project-based or ongoing planning, and his experience with passive index investing and retirement income strategy provides a broader financial perspective compared to advisors focused solely on debt repayment.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $1,172,332
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