Seasoned, 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're looking to align your investments with your values, especially around environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, you want an advisor who understands the nuances of sustainable investing. A common mistake is treating ESG as just a checkbox rather than integrating it deeply into your portfolio strategy. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience, helping you navigate evolving ESG standards and market impacts.
- ESG integration approach. Ask how they incorporate ESG criteria into investment selection beyond surface-level screening.
- Impact measurement. Confirm how they track and report the social and environmental outcomes of your investments.
- Risk and return balance. Sustainable investing isn’t just about values; check how they balance ESG goals with your financial objectives.
- Regulatory awareness. ESG rules change frequently; see how they stay current to protect your portfolio from compliance risks.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Shawn V
Series 63, Series 65
Brentwood, TN
Transamerica Financial Advisors
Shawn Villalovos brings 26 years of experience in ESG and sustainable investing, offering a nuanced approach that integrates ESG criteria deeply into portfolio strategy. Based in Murfreesboro, TN, he operates within Transamerica Financial Advisors, a large firm providing diverse services including investment advisory and retirement plans, with a 0.65% AUM fee, distinguishing him through access to model portfolios and third-party managers for tailored investment implementation.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $48,577
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Ryan M
Series 63
Knoxville, TN
Creative Planning
Ryan Manaker brings 25 years of experience in ESG and sustainable investing, offering expertise in private and alternative investments alongside tax-loss harvesting strategies. Operating from Knoxville, TN, he works with high-net-worth clients through Creative Planning, a large firm known for its comprehensive retirement plan consulting and asset management services. His flexible fee structure includes flat fees and negotiable hourly rates, accommodating complex financial planning needs.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $2,113,277
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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 guide clients in Tennessee through the complexities of ESG and sustainable investing, integrating these factors deeply into portfolio strategies. At Beacon Pointe Advisors, a large firm known for its manager-driven investment approach combining active and passive strategies, he offers negotiable tiered fees and serves diverse clients including charitable organizations, setting him apart with a broad institutional perspective and formal due diligence processes.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $1,661,951
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Bruce L
Series 63, Series 65
Scottsdale, AZ
Primerica Advisors
Bruce Laird brings over 20 years of experience in sustainable investing, offering expertise in ESG integration, tax-loss harvesting, and income planning. Based in Chattanooga with Primerica Advisors, he operates within a large firm that provides discretionary asset management through model-delivery strategies and a tiered wrap-fee structure, differentiating him by combining seasoned knowledge with structured investment options and a comprehensive fee approach.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $228,117
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Melissa E
Series 63, Series 66
Brentwood, TN
United Capital Financial Advisors
Melissa Evans brings over two decades of experience in ESG and sustainable investing, making her well-equipped to guide clients in Tennessee seeking to align their portfolios with environmental and social values. Her firm, United Capital Financial Advisors, offers discretionary asset management with customizable ESG and faith-based options, and negotiable flat fees ranging from $2,500 to $55,000 annually, distinguishing her from others by combining seasoned expertise with flexible fee structures and a broad client service scope.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $829,769
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