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Defining Wealth

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Client assets under management

$49,016,399

Clients

178

31% high-net-worth

Advisors

6

of 6 employees

Firm type

Team

5-30 advisors or >$500M in AUM

Clients per advisor

30

Very Low

Average account size

$275,373

About

Defining Wealth Partners serves individual and high‑net‑worth clients and small businesses with a mix of financial planning, retirement-plan advice, and portfolio management services. The firm offers modular or broad-based planning engagements (one‑time, ongoing, project, or hourly) and implements investment strategies using ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, fixed income, and, when appropriate, institutional sub‑advisers.

The firm follows an evidence‑based, broadly diversified buy‑and‑hold approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing low‑cost and tax‑aware implementation with allocations that may overweight value and small‑cap and international exposures. Portfolios are managed on discretionary or non‑discretionary bases and are implemented through preferred custodial/operational platforms that the firm uses for trading, reporting, and back‑office functions.

Distinctive features disclosed in the brochure include the firm’s use of compensated third‑party solicitors/endorsements in its business development process, with required solicitor disclosures and delivery of the firm’s Form ADV to prospects. The firm also discloses a recent regulatory consent order involving a net‑capital calculation error that was resolved with a civil penalty, and it operates an affiliated insurance agency whose agents may receive commissions, matters the firm identifies as potential conflicts and says it will disclose in client engagements.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

One-Time Financial Plan: $3,000-5,000 (billed one-time in advance); Project Fees: $300-10,000.

Percentage

$0 - $1,499,999: 1.00% (100 basis points) $1,500,000 - $2,999,999: 0.80% (80 basis points) $3,000,000 - $4,999,999: 0.70% (70 basis points) $5,000,000 - $9,999,999: 0.60% (60 basis points) $10,000,000+: Negotiable

Project-based

$300/hour billed in 15-minute increments.

Subscriptions

Ongoing financial planning fees range from $3,600 to $24,000 billed annually, quarterly, or monthly.

Other

Fee-only: Financial planning fees range from $300/hour to $3,000-5,000 one-time plan, ongoing planning fees from $3,600 to $24,000 annually, and project fees from $300 to $10,000.

Main office location

Defining Wealth

Franklin TN, United States

Number of offices

3

Most active in

Michigan · Ohio · Pennsylvania · Tennessee · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Tyler B

CFP®, Series 66

Franklin, TN

Defining Wealth

Tyler Baskin is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Defining Wealth Partners LLC and has prior experience at Applied Capital LLC and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. He is also an affiliate broker in real estate, dedicating limited time to that activity primarily for referrals and personal property evaluation. Defining Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as small businesses, providing comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management. The firm employs an evidence-based, buy-and-hold investment approach focused on diversified asset allocation, low-cost and tax-efficient vehicles, and often emphasizes value and small-capitalization equities across domestic and international markets.

Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jacob G

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Franklin, TN

Defining Wealth

Jacob Gardner is a CFP® with seven years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Defining Wealth in Franklin, TN, where he serves as a co-founder and managing member of affiliated insurance agencies. His prior experience includes roles at Silver Oak Securities, Tfo Tdc, and Washington Avenue Advisors. Defining Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as small businesses, providing comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management. The firm employs an evidence-based, buy-and-hold investment approach focused on diversified asset allocation and tax efficiency, managing approximately $8.2 million in client assets with a four-advisor team.

Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Andrew C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Auburn Hills, MI

Defining Wealth

Andrew Charbonneau is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Defining Wealth. His prior roles include positions at Securities America, Inc. and The O.N. Equity Sales Company. He is also the owner of Redwood Wealth Management, Inc., a consulting business, and has been involved in insurance sales and service since 2015. Defining Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as small businesses, providing comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management. The firm employs an evidence-based, buy-and-hold investment approach focused on diversified asset allocation and tax-efficient strategies.

Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Blake H

CFP®, Series 65

Franklin, TN

Defining Wealth

Blake Hummel is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as an advisor at Defining Wealth with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Seven Springs Wealth Group, Abound Wealth Management, and Ramsey Solutions. Defining Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as small businesses, providing comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management with an evidence-based, buy-and-hold investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory. The firm manages approximately $8.2 million in assets through a four-advisor team and incorporates diversified, low-cost, and tax-efficient strategies often overweighted toward value and small-cap equities, including international and emerging markets.

Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kyle K

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63

Franklin, TN

Defining Wealth

Kyle Kuyat is a CFP® and ChFC® with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Defining Wealth in Franklin, TN, and has held roles at several related entities within the Defining Wealth network as well as prior positions at Silver Oak Securities and Jackson National Life Distributors. Outside of his advisory work, Kuyat is the founder of Advantage Media LLC, a content creation business focused on non-investment related video and audio production. Defining Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as small businesses, providing comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management. The firm employs an evidence-based, buy-and-hold investment strategy emphasizing diversified, tax-efficient asset allocation and often incorporates institutional sub-advisers to implement client-specific strategies.

Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Caleb B

CFP®, Series 66

Mount Joy, PA

Defining Wealth

Caleb Bogia Curles is a CFP® and Series 66 license holder with three years of experience in financial advising. He currently works at Defining Wealth and has prior experience at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC and American Portfolios Financial Services. Curles serves on the board of a nonprofit organization focused on financial management and investment strategy. Defining Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as small businesses, offering comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management. The firm employs an evidence-based, buy-and-hold investment approach emphasizing diversified asset allocation and tax-efficient vehicles, managing roughly $8.2 million in client assets with a four-advisor team.

Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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