CFP®-certified, retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) 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 run a business and want to set up a retirement plan like a SEP or solo 401(k), you need an advisor who understands how these plans fit into your overall financial picture. A common mistake is treating these plans as just tax shelters without considering how they impact your cash flow and long-term goals. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, which helps them balance retirement savings with your business needs.
- Plan type guidance. Ask how they decide between SEP and solo 401(k) based on your business size, income, and growth plans.
- Contribution strategy. Confirm they help you optimize contributions to maximize tax benefits without straining your business finances.
- Integration with personal finances. Look for advisors who consider how your business retirement plan works alongside your personal savings and investments.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Jason L
CFP®, Series 66
Jackson, TN
Southern Capital Advisors, LLC
Jason Lockridge is well-equipped to assist business owners in Tennessee with retirement plans like SEP and solo 401(k), leveraging his 20 years of industry experience and CFP® certification. His firm, Southern Capital Advisors, offers flat-fee financial planning and consulting, serving high-net-worth and institutional clients with a tailored investment approach that blends fundamental, technical, quantitative, and behavioral analysis, distinguishing him from advisors with more generic strategies.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $773,968
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Michael S
CFP®, Series 66
Knoxville, TN
Visionary Horizons, LLC
Michael Simpson's 16 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide business owners in Tennessee through retirement plans like SEP and solo 401(k), ensuring these plans align with both business and personal financial goals. Operating from Visionary Horizons, LLC in Knoxville, he offers flat-fee consulting and employs a tailored investment approach combining fundamental and technical analysis, distinguishing him from advisors with more traditional fee structures or less integrated strategies.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $554,672
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Chris K
CFP®, Series 63
Franklin, TN
LPL Financial
Chris Kimler is a CFP®-certified advisor in Franklin, TN, specializing in retirement plans for business owners like SEP and solo 401(k), with 30 years of industry experience. Affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm offering diverse investment solutions, he provides flat-fee financial planning and consulting, which may appeal to business owners seeking predictable costs alongside expertise in wealth management and tax-loss harvesting.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Lindsey H
CFP®, Series 66
Lexington, TN
Edward Jones
Lindsey Heglar is well-equipped to assist business owners in Tennessee with retirement plans like SEP and solo 401(k), leveraging her CFP® certification and nine years of experience. Her expertise extends to retirement income strategy and business ownership considerations, and she operates within Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, offering diverse advisory programs with fees up to 1.35% annually.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Jerome M
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Brentwood, TN
Bradford Financial Center
Jerome Moore's 29 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide Tennessee business owners through retirement plans like SEP and solo 401(k), balancing tax strategies and business exit planning. Based in Brentwood, TN, he offers flat-fee and hourly consulting through Bradford Financial Center, which manages over $230 million in assets and provides specialized services such as structured sales of appreciated property, distinguishing him from other advisors.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $325,187
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