Top income planning 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 planning how to generate steady income from your investments or savings, especially as you approach retirement or face changing expenses, you need an income planning advisor who understands the full picture. A common mistake is focusing only on investment returns without considering how taxes, spending needs, and timing affect your income flow.
- Federal tax focus. Tennessee has no state income tax, so ask how they optimize your income plan around federal taxes and other local costs like sales and property taxes.
- Income sequencing. Confirm how they decide which accounts to draw from first to keep your income steady and tax-efficient over time.
- Longevity planning. Income planning isn’t just about today; ask how they prepare for your income needs as you live longer than expected.
- Expense management. Check if they factor in variable costs like healthcare or housing changes that can impact your income needs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Matthew B
Series 63, Series 65
Mount Juliet, TN
Primerica Advisors
Matthew Barnes specializes in income planning and tax-loss harvesting, making him well-suited for managing steady income streams in Tennessee's tax environment. Operating from Primerica Advisors, a large firm offering discretionary asset management with a wrap-fee structure, he serves both individual and high-net-worth clients, differentiating himself with a focus on ESG investing and a 1.74% AUM fee.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $228,117
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Michael S
Series 66
Trenton, TN
Ameriprise
Michael Schoonover specializes in retirement income strategy and Social Security optimization, making him well-suited for income planning in Tennessee where federal tax considerations are key. With nine years of experience at Ameriprise, a large firm known for tax-aware withdrawal strategies, he offers a 0.15% AUM fee and serves clients approaching retirement, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller firm affiliations or different fee structures.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $471,167
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Heather C
CFP®, Series 63
Memphis, TN
William Howard & Co. Financial Advisors, Inc.
Heather Coulter specializes in income planning and general retirement strategies, making her well-suited for managing steady income streams in Tennessee's tax environment. She serves high-net-worth clients at William Howard & Co., which employs a disciplined six-step investment process and offers discretionary portfolio management, differentiating her through a comprehensive approach and a fee structure that includes AUM and retainer options.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $2,043,582
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Paul S
Series 65
Knoxville, TN
Financial & Tax Architects, LLC
Paul Stout specializes in income planning and retirement income strategy, making him well-suited for managing steady income streams in Tennessee's tax environment. His firm offers discretionary portfolio management with a focus on high-net-worth clients nearing retirement, using ETFs and trend-aware rebalancing, and charges a flat $1,995 one-time fee for Wealth.com services, distinguishing him from advisors with percentage-based fees.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $239,584
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Regan F
CFP®, Series 66
Nashville, TN
ProAthlete Wealth Management LLC
Regan Flaherty specializes in income planning and cash flow management, serving high-net-worth clients in Nashville, Tennessee, with a focus on professional athletes. His firm offers discretionary portfolio management and integrates fundamental and technical analysis, differentiating him through tailored investment strategies and concierge services that address both financial and business management needs.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $1,979,768
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