CFP®-certified, multi-generational wealth transfer 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.
You might need a multi-generational wealth transfer advisor if you're planning to pass assets to children or grandchildren and want to avoid common pitfalls like unintended tax burdens or family disputes. Without focused expertise, it's easy to overlook how federal tax rules and family dynamics interact over decades. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, which helps them navigate complex, long-term wealth transfer issues.
- Federal tax focus. Since Tennessee has no state income tax, ask how they optimize your wealth transfer around federal taxes and high local sales or property taxes.
- Family communication. Confirm how they help facilitate conversations among multiple generations to align goals and prevent misunderstandings.
- Legacy structuring. Inquire about strategies they use to balance asset protection with flexibility for future heirs.
- Coordination with estate attorneys. Wealth transfer often involves legal documents; check how they collaborate with your legal advisors to ensure plans work smoothly.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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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 handle complex multi-generational wealth transfer needs in Tennessee, focusing on federal tax optimization and legacy structuring. As part of Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers a broad range of advisory programs and investment strategies, which may provide more extensive resources compared to smaller firms.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $246,728
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William M
CFP®, Series 63
Memphis, TN
Mass Mutual Investors Services
William Marino's CFP® certification and focus on multi-generational wealth transfer equip him to address complex family dynamics and federal tax considerations in Tennessee. Affiliated with Mass Mutual Investors Services, a large firm offering collaborative annual financial planning, he brings experience from banking and academia, plus real estate management, which may provide broader insights compared to advisors solely focused on wealth transfer.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $249,379
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Kathy E
CFP®, Series 63
Clarksville, TN
ELLIS Financial Planning
Kathy Ellis is well-equipped to assist with multi-generational wealth transfer in Tennessee, leveraging her 31 years of experience and CFP® certification to navigate complex tax and family dynamics. Her independent firm, Ellis Financial Planning, offers a structured, long-term investment approach with diversified portfolios and personalized planning, differentiating her through a combination of deep expertise, a broad client base including trusts and institutions, and a fee structure that includes asset management and hourly planning services.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $546,960
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Brooke P
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Franklin, TN
Fidelity
Brooke Pack's 19 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to handle complex multi-generational wealth transfer needs in Tennessee, focusing on personalized strategies for asset growth and protection. As Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity, a large firm, she offers expertise in estate planning, charitable giving, and gifting strategies, distinguishing her through a broad skill set and extensive industry background compared to other advisors.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Adrienne Z
CFP®, Series 65
Chattanooga, TN
The Patten Group, Inc.
Adrienne Zingrich is well-equipped to assist with multi-generational wealth transfer in Tennessee, leveraging her 11 years of experience and CFP® certification to navigate complex federal tax considerations and family dynamics. Her firm, The Patten Group, Inc., employs a long-term investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, and offers flexible fee structures including flat fees and hourly rates, which may provide more tailored options compared to other advisors in the region.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $1,535,940
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