Large-firm, private / alternative investments 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 considering private or alternative investments, you likely want to diversify beyond traditional stocks and bonds to potentially boost returns or reduce risk. A common mistake is underestimating the complexity and illiquidity (difficulty selling quickly) of these investments, which can affect your cash flow and tax situation.
- Firm resources matter. Large firms often have dedicated teams and research that can provide deeper insights into alternative assets.
- Tax implications. Since Tennessee has no state income tax, focus on how federal taxes and high local sales or property taxes might impact your investment returns.
- Liquidity planning. Ask how they help manage the timing of your investments, given that alternatives can be harder to sell when you need cash.
- Experience with alternatives. Confirm they understand the unique risks and structures of private investments, not just traditional portfolios.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Dennis P
Series 63, Series 65
Franklin, TN
Charles Schwab
Dennis Pompa Jr. is well-equipped to assist with private and alternative investments in Tennessee, leveraging over 30 years of experience and expertise in multi-state taxation and real estate investing. Affiliated with Charles Schwab, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he offers a 0.80% annual AUM fee and access to multi-asset model portfolios, distinguishing him through a blend of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.
Experience: 31 years
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Brandy W
Series 65
Memphis, TN
Creative Planning
Brandy Wagner's experience with private and alternative investments at Creative Planning equips her to navigate the complexities and illiquidity challenges typical in this area, especially within Tennessee's tax environment. Her firm's large advisory team supports a financial planning-led approach emphasizing low-cost indexing and tax-loss harvesting, while her flat-fee structure and focus on high-net-worth clients differentiate her from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $2,113,277
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Priya K
CFA®
Nashville, TN
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
Priya Khanna's expertise in private and alternative investments, combined with her CFA® designation and 18 years of industry experience, equips her to navigate the complexities of these asset classes in Tennessee. Working at Focus Partners Wealth, a large firm known for its tax- and fee-sensitive long-term investment approach and diverse client base including high-net-worth families, she offers a blend of active and passive strategies that differentiate her from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $2,557,933
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John M
Series 65
Ooltewah, TN
Mercer Global Advisors Inc.
John Maloney's experience with private and alternative investments at Mercer Global Advisors equips him to navigate the complexities and illiquidity of these assets in Tennessee. Mercer’s large-firm resources support a Modern Portfolio Theory approach with globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios, while John’s background includes serving high-net-worth clients and offering flat-fee structures, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller practices or different fee models.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $2,214,259
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Michael R
CFP®, Series 65
Knoxville, TN
Mariner
Michael Reynolds specializes in private and alternative investments, making him well-suited for clients seeking to diversify beyond traditional assets in Tennessee. Working at Mariner Wealth Advisors, a large firm managing nearly $99 billion, he offers access to extensive resources and research, with a flat-fee structure and experience serving high-net-worth individuals, which distinguishes him from advisors at smaller firms or with different fee models.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $2,116,909
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