Top social Security optimization 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 be considering Social Security optimization if you're approaching retirement and want to maximize your monthly benefits without triggering unnecessary taxes or penalties. A common mistake is claiming benefits too early or without coordinating spousal and survivor options, which can reduce your lifetime income.
- Benefit timing strategies. Ask how they determine the best age to start benefits based on your full work history and life expectancy.
- Spousal and survivor planning. Confirm they evaluate options for you and your spouse to optimize combined benefits.
- Tax impact awareness. Since Tennessee has no state income tax, check how they focus on federal tax implications and how Social Security income interacts with your other income sources.
- Coordination with retirement income. See if they integrate Social Security decisions with your broader retirement cash flow and investment plans.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Justin H
Series 66
Jackson, TN
Voya financial Advisors, Inc.
Justin Howell specializes in social security optimization with 19 years of experience and a Series 66 designation, making him well-equipped to help Tennessee clients maximize benefits and coordinate spousal options. Affiliated with Voya Financial Advisors, a large firm offering flat-fee and hourly financial planning, he also brings expertise in retirement income strategy and cash flow management, providing a comprehensive approach beyond just Social Security.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $236,678
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Blake S
Series 66
Nashville, TN
Empower Advisory Group
Blake Schnell specializes in Social Security optimization, offering strategies that consider benefit timing, spousal and survivor planning, and tax impacts, which is crucial for maximizing retirement income in Tennessee. His affiliation with Empower Advisory Group, a large firm known for integrating proprietary and third-party investment methodologies, combined with a flat-fee and subscription pricing model, distinguishes him from others by providing structured, transparent fees and access to comprehensive retirement plan services.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $565,063
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Kyle B
Series 66
Knoxville, TN
Ameriprise
Kyle Baisley specializes in Social Security optimization and retirement income strategy, making him well-suited to help Tennessee clients approaching retirement maximize their benefits and coordinate spousal options. His dual expertise as a financial advisor and practicing attorney, combined with Ameriprise's large-firm resources and a 0.15% AUM fee, offers a comprehensive approach integrating tax-smart withdrawal strategies and detailed income planning.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $471,167
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Timothy B
Series 63, Series 65
Brentwood, TN
Virtue Capital Management, LLC
Timothy Beeman specializes in Social Security optimization and retirement income strategy, making him well-equipped to help Tennessee clients maximize their benefits while considering federal tax impacts. Based in Brentwood, TN, he offers flat-fee and independent advisory services through Virtue Capital Management, an SEC-registered firm managing $1.2 billion with a model-driven investment approach, providing a data-informed alternative to traditional advisors.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $225,128
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Joseph O
CFP®, Series 65
Knoxville, TN
Savant Wealth Management
Joseph Ottaviano specializes in Social Security optimization and retirement income strategy, making him well-suited to help Tennessee clients maximize their benefits while considering tax impacts and spousal planning. Based in Knoxville with Savant Wealth Management, he offers flat-fee options and leverages a structured, evidence-based investment approach within a large firm, differentiating him from advisors with less comprehensive fee structures or investment methodologies.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $2,108,203
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