CFP®-certified, ESG / Sustainable investing 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 your investments to reflect your values, such as environmental care or social responsibility, you need an advisor who understands how to balance these goals with financial returns. Without this expertise, you might end up with portfolios that don’t truly align with your priorities or miss opportunities for impact.
CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, which helps them integrate sustainable investing into your broader financial picture.
- ESG criteria integration. Ask how they evaluate companies based on environmental, social, and governance factors to ensure your investments meet your standards.
- Impact measurement. Confirm how they track and report the social or environmental outcomes of your portfolio, not just financial performance.
- Risk and return balance. Sustainable investing can affect risk profiles; check how they manage this trade-off to fit your goals.
- Portfolio customization. See if they tailor investment choices to your specific values rather than using generic sustainable funds.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Jay H
CFP®
Memphis, TN
Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC
Jay Healy's 22 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to integrate ESG and sustainable investing principles effectively within comprehensive financial plans. Based in Memphis, TN, he works at Beacon Pointe Advisors, a large firm known for its manager-driven investment approach combining active and passive strategies, and offers flexible fee structures including flat fees and negotiable tiered rates, distinguishing him from advisors with more limited fee options or smaller firm resources.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $1,661,951
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Noreen B
CFP®, Series 66
Springfield, TN
Facet
Noreen Burtner's 16 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to integrate ESG and sustainable investing principles effectively within comprehensive financial plans. Operating from Springfield, TN, she offers subscription-based financial planning with a technology-driven, model-based asset allocation approach, including ETFs and tax-loss harvesting, which may appeal to retail clients seeking tailored, cost-structured investment management.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $541,077
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James B
CFP®, Series 66
Nashville, TN
Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC
James Barnes is equipped to support sustainable investing in Tennessee through his CFP® certification and 13 years of industry experience, including expertise in ESG investing and tax-loss harvesting. Operating with Navy Federal Investment Services, he offers both flat-fee digital portfolios and traditional AUM-based fees, serving primarily Navy Federal Credit Union members, which may provide a more tailored client experience compared to other advisors in the region.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $282,883
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Phillip W
CFP®, Series 65
Johnson City, TN
WorthWhile Wealth Council
Phillip Worley is a CFP®-certified advisor in Johnson City, Tennessee, specializing in ESG and sustainable investing, making him well-suited to help clients align their portfolios with environmental and social values. His firm, WorthWhile Wealth Council, offers fee-only wealth management with a flat-fee structure and serves a diverse client base including high earners and foundations, providing integrated financial planning and globally diversified multi-asset-class allocation.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $419,946
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Claud H
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Franklin, TN
Mercer Global Advisors Inc.
Claud Haws Sr. is well-equipped to support sustainable investing goals in Tennessee, combining his CFP® certification with 29 years of experience and expertise in ESG investing and alternative investments. Operating from Mercer Global Advisors, a large firm known for a globally diversified, risk-appropriate approach using low-cost index funds and tax management, he also serves high-net-worth clients with a flat-fee structure and additional planning services, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses or smaller practices.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $2,214,259
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