Seasoned financial advisors working with founders and business owners 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 own a business or founded a company in Tennessee, you likely face complex decisions about managing your personal and business finances together. A common mistake is treating your business and personal wealth as separate, missing opportunities to optimize tax and growth strategies.
- Integrated financial planning. Look for advisors who consider your business cash flow alongside your personal financial goals, not in isolation.
- Federal tax focus. Since Tennessee has no state income tax, ask how they prioritize federal tax strategies and navigate high local sales and property taxes.
- Business succession insight. Confirm they help plan for ownership transitions that protect your legacy and financial security.
- Experience with local markets. Growing Tennessee cities bring unique opportunities and challenges; see how advisors leverage this for your benefit.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Rodney B
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Greeneville, TN
OSAIC
Rodney Breyer's 39 years of experience and ChFC® designation equip him to address the complex financial needs of founders and business owners in Tennessee, including integrated planning and federal tax strategies. Affiliated with OSAIC, a large SEC-registered firm, he offers flat-fee and negotiable AUM fee structures, serving a diverse client base with technology-driven portfolio management, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller or less diversified firms.
Experience: 39 years
Avg account: $398,336
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Craig H
Series 66
Jackson, TN
LPL Financial
Craig Hellmer's 28 years of experience and focus on founder/business owner clients in Tennessee equip him to address the complex integration of personal and business finances, including retirement plans like SEP and solo 401(k)s. Operating through LPL Financial, a large firm, he offers flat-fee financial planning and leverages extensive in-house research, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller firm affiliations or different fee structures.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Shawn J
Series 63, Series 66
Nashville, TN
Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC
Shawn Johnson's 28 years of experience and expertise in tax strategies for small businesses make him well-suited to address the financial complexities faced by founders and business owners in Tennessee. Based in Nashville, he offers flat-fee financial planning and is affiliated with Edward Jones, a firm known for its extensive network and comprehensive wealth management services, which may provide broader resources compared to smaller independent advisors.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $703,115
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Thomas S
Series 63, Series 65
Knoxville, TN
UBS Financial Services
Thomas Siler Jr. offers seasoned expertise in managing the financial complexities faced by founders and business owners in Tennessee, with 27 years of experience and a focus on equity compensation tax strategy and cash flow budgeting. Based in Knoxville and affiliated with UBS Financial Services, he provides access to institutional trading and wealth management resources, catering to high-net-worth clients and mid-career professionals, which distinguishes him from advisors at smaller firms.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $693,691
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Stanley R
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Chattanooga, TN
Edward Jones
Stanley Russell's 30 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex financial needs of founders and business owners in Tennessee, integrating personal and business wealth management. Affiliated with Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers a comprehensive range of advisory programs with an annual fee up to 1.35%, distinguishing him through extensive resources and a broad national network.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $246,728
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