# Aaron Hardy

> Aaron Hardy is a fee-only financial advisor at S.E.E.D. Planning Group in Knoxville, Tennessee, who holds the CFA credential. Aaron focuses on retirement planning, tax planning and estate & legacy planning. S.E.E.D. Planning Group reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its Form ADV.

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Built from SEC adviser records and the firm's website; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** S.E.E.D. Planning Group
- **Based in:** Knoxville, Tennessee
- **Fee model (firm's Form ADV):** Percentage of assets; Hourly; Fixed fees
- **Assets under management (firm):** $568.0M across 2,027 accounts
- **Credentials:** CFA
- **Specialties:** Retirement planning, Tax planning, Estate & legacy planning
- **CRD:** 8346995 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/8346995)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in TN
- **Firm size:** 28 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** https://401ktime.com/

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aaron Hardy a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Aaron holds no broker registration, and S.E.E.D. Planning Group reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

### How does Aaron charge for financial advice?

Aaron's firm, S.E.E.D. Planning Group, reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its SEC Form ADV.

### Where is Aaron Hardy based?

Aaron Hardy is based in Knoxville, Tennessee.

### What does Aaron specialize in?

Aaron's specialties include retirement planning, tax planning and estate & legacy planning.

### What credentials does Aaron Hardy hold?

Aaron Hardy holds the CFA credential.

### Is Aaron Hardy registered with the SEC?

Yes. Aaron Hardy is registered as an investment adviser representative in TN (CRD 8346995), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does S.E.E.D. Planning Group manage?

S.E.E.D. Planning Group reports $568.0M across 2,027 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Aaron Hardy?

Through Aaron's website, 401ktime.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/8346995): the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026
- The firm's website (https://401ktime.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026

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