Seasoned financial advisors working with self-employed clients 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 self-employed, you face unique challenges like managing irregular income and planning for retirement without employer benefits. A common mistake is treating your finances like a traditional employee's, which can lead to missed tax advantages and cash flow issues. Seasoned advisors bring deep experience navigating these complexities, helping you build a sustainable financial plan.
- Cash flow management. Look for advisors who understand how to smooth income fluctuations and plan expenses around your business cycles.
- Tax strategy insight. Ask how they optimize deductions and retirement contributions specific to self-employed tax rules.
- Retirement plan options. Confirm they can explain and recommend plans like SEP IRAs or solo 401(k)s tailored to your business size and goals.
- Business and personal finance integration. Ensure they consider your business finances alongside personal goals, not in isolation.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Daniel M
Series 63
Brentwood, TN
Guardian Life
Daniel Mills brings 31 years of experience advising self-employed individuals in Tennessee, with specialties in business exit strategies and tax-loss harvesting. Operating through Primerica Advisors, a large firm offering both flat fees and subscription-based financial planning, he integrates business and personal finance considerations. His background with multiple major financial institutions and a Series 63 designation distinguishes him from other seasoned advisors in the region.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $230,599
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Norman J
Series 63, Series 65
Franklin, TN
LPL Enterprise
Norman Jordan's 40 years of experience and focus on self-employed individuals and business owners in Tennessee equip him to address the unique financial challenges of irregular income and retirement planning without employer benefits. His flat-fee structure and affiliation with LPL Enterprise, a large firm offering diverse advisory and brokerage services, distinguish him by providing comprehensive options alongside personalized financial planning.
Experience: 40 years
Avg account: $239,757
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Christine H
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Brentwood, TN
Schwab Wealth Advisory
Christine Harezlak's 21 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to address the financial complexities faced by self-employed individuals in Tennessee, including tax strategies and retirement planning. Working with Schwab Wealth Advisory, a large firm, she offers non-discretionary investment advice and wealth management services, distinguishing her through access to proprietary research and structured asset-allocation models, which may benefit clients seeking a blend of active and passive portfolio management.
Experience: 22 years
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Jonathan B
Series 63, Series 65
Knoxville, TN
CoreVision Financial Group
Jonathan Bednar's 35 years of experience and expertise in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP IRAs and solo 401(k)s, make him well-equipped to address the financial complexities faced by self-employed individuals in Tennessee. Based in Knoxville with CoreVision Financial Group, he offers negotiable hourly fees for planning and employs a customized, long-term investment approach, differentiating him through a broad range of investment vehicles and a firm managing $352 million for 760 clients.
Experience: 35 years
Avg account: $786,570
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Nathan R
Series 63, Series 65
Brentwood, TN
Highmark, LLC
Nathan Rollins brings 21 years of experience advising self-employed individuals in Tennessee, with expertise in integrating business and personal finances. Operating from Brentwood, TN, he offers flat-fee financial planning tailored to complexity and serves high-net-worth clients through Highmark, LLC, which manages $59.5 million in discretionary assets using a blend of fundamental and technical analysis. His independent status and background as an insurance agent add depth to his comprehensive advisory approach.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $992,064
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