# Flat-fee financial advisors in Tennessee > In Tennessee, look for a fee-only advisor who quotes a set price rather than a percentage of your assets. Ask for that price in dollars, because many firms offer fixed fees alongside asset-based fees. Records to start with include Brian Preston of Abound Wealth Management, LLC, Joshua Short of OptimalPath Advisors, LLC and Jaime Ruff of HB Wealth. Page: https://find.wellspent.co/by/flat-fee-financial-advisors/tennessee/ 436 fee-only advisors listed; data last updated October 30, 2026. Fee-only means paid only by clients, never by commissions. ## How do I find fee-only advisors who charge flat or fixed fees in Tennessee? In Tennessee, look for a fee-only advisor who quotes a set price rather than a percentage of your assets. Ask for that price in dollars, because many firms offer fixed fees alongside asset-based fees. Records to start with include Brian Preston of Abound Wealth Management, LLC, Joshua Short of OptimalPath Advisors, LLC and Jaime Ruff of HB Wealth. ## How many fee-only advisors who charge flat or fixed fees in Tennessee are there? The Wellspent public graph lists 436 fee-only advisors who charge flat or fixed fees in Tennessee, at 155 firms. We counted every advisor record that fits, as of October 2026. ## Where are fee-only advisors who charge flat or fixed fees in Tennessee located? Of the 436 fee-only advisors who charge flat or fixed fees in Tennessee, 96 are in Memphis, followed by 68 in Nashville and 59 in Franklin. ## How do fee-only advisors who charge flat or fixed fees in Tennessee charge? The most common fee among fee-only advisors who charge flat or fixed fees in Tennessee is a percentage of assets, used by 96% of the 436 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 89% charge fixed fees and 61% charge by the hour. ## How many fee-only advisors who charge flat or fixed fees in Tennessee hold the CFP? 47% of the 436 fee-only advisors who charge flat or fixed fees in Tennessee hold the CFP certification, based on the credentials listed on each record. ## How much do fee-only financial advisors charge in Tennessee? Fee-only financial advisors in Tennessee charge a median of $4,200 a year for ongoing planning. We found this across the published prices of 13 Tennessee firms. ## How much does a one-time financial plan cost in Tennessee? A one-time financial plan from a fee-only firm in Tennessee has a median price of $2,000. We found this across the published prices of 15 Tennessee firms. ## How does Wellspent decide who counts as fee-only advisors who charge flat or fixed fees? We count an advisor here when their listing shows a flat fee, or their firm's Form ADV says it charges fixed fees. Many of these firms also charge on assets. ## What should I ask fee-only advisors who charge flat or fixed fees in Tennessee? What is the price in dollars, and what does it include? Will the fee rise as my assets grow? Do you manage investments, or advise on accounts I keep? Is the flat fee your main model, or an option next to asset-based fees? ## How current is this list of fee-only advisors who charge flat or fixed fees in Tennessee? Wellspent last checked these records against SEC records in October 2026 and firm websites in October 2026. Each advisor's page shows the date for that record. ## Advisors | Advisor | Firm | Location | Credentials | Fees | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Jaime Ruff](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jaime-ruff.md) | HB Wealth | Nashville, Tennessee | CFP, CPA/PFS, MBA, CFDS | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer | | [Matthew Hale](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/matthew-hale.md) | Make the Memory Financial Planning | Johnson City, Tennessee | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Mitchell Anderson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/mitchell-anderson.md) | EFinancial Alliance | Franklin, Tennessee | CFP, MBA | One-time planning fee, Percentage of assets | | [Alex Crouch](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/alex-crouch.md) | Tech Financial Planning | Spring Hill, Tennessee | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Jay Zigmont](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jay-zigmont.md) | Childfree Wealth | Mount Juliet, Tennessee | CFP, PhD, MBA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Joshua Short](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/joshua-short.md) | OptimalPath Advisors, LLC | Church Hill, Tennessee | CFP, EA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Roland McIntyre](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/roland-mcintyre.md) | Mountaintop Wealth LLC | Chattanooga, Tennessee | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee, Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Timothy Kirch](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/timothy-kirch.md) | Nashville Financial Planning | Franklin, Tennessee | CFP | One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee | | [Betsy Hutchins](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/betsy-hutchins.md) | Forward Financial Planning | Germantown, Tennessee | CFP, CRPC | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Blair Garner](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/blair-garner.md) | Garner Financial Management | Franklin, Tennessee | CFA, CFP, MS | Percentage of assets | | [Celia Brugge](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/celia-brugge.md) | Dogwood Financial Planning | Memphis, Tennessee | CFP, MBA | Hourly, One-time planning fee | | [John Anderson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/john-anderson.md) | Cypress Wealth Management, LLC | Germantown, Tennessee | AIF, CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee | | [Kevin Lao](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kevin-lao.md) | Imagine Financial Security | Chattanooga, Tennessee | CFP, RICP | Percentage of assets | | [Philip Rutterer](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/philip-rutterer.md) | Rutterer Planning, LLC | Nashville, Tennessee | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee, Hourly | | [Robert DeLucas](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/robert-delucas.md) | Afton Advisors, LLC | Nashville, Tennessee | CFP, ChFC, MBA, RICP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Shaun Melby](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/shaun-melby.md) | Melby Wealth Management, LLC | Nashville, Tennessee | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Christopher Hodges](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/christopher-hodges.md) | Hodges Financial Group | Nashville, Tennessee | CFP, CPFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Justin Porter](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/justin-porter.md) | Porter Wealth Management, LLC | Nashville, Tennessee | CFP, CPA/PFS, JD, CPA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Michael Shea](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/michael-shea.md) | True Equity Wealth Management LLC | Nashville, Tennessee | CFP, EA | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee | | [Tripp Yates](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/tripp-yates.md) | Eaglestrong Financial | Memphis, Tennessee | CFP, CPA/PFS, CPA, PFS | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Jessica Smith](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jessica-smith-8881.md) | Longview Financial Advisors, Inc. | Brentwood, Tennessee | BS, CAP, CFP, CLU, CPWA, MS | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Troy Von Haefen](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/troy-von-haefen.md) | Von Haefen Financial Management | Nashville, Tennessee | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Carl von dem Bussche](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/carl-von-dem-bussche.md) | Financial Guidance Group, Inc. | Franklin, Tennessee | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Christopher Flis](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/christopher-flis.md) | Resilient Asset Management | Memphis, Tennessee | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee, Hourly, One-time planning fee | | [Kyle Kuyat](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kyle-kuyat.md) | Defining Wealth | Franklin, Tennessee | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee, Percentage of assets, Hourly, Subscription | | [Sreeni Meka](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/sreeni-meka.md) | Lakeland Wealth Management, LLC | Memphis, Tennessee | CFP, CFA, MBA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer | | [James Blake Bowman](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/james-blake-bowman.md) | Wave Wealth Planning, LLC | Nashville, Tennessee | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Justin Follmer](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/justin-follmer.md) | Coastal Wealth Advisors | Nashville, Tennessee | CFP | One-time planning fee | | [Austin McLaughlin](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/austin-mclaughlin.md) | Retirement Planning Services | Knoxville, Tennessee | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Celeste Pryor](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/celeste-pryor.md) | Red Door Wealth Management | Memphis, Tennessee | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees, Performance-based fees | | [John Phillips](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/john-phillips.md) | Red Door Wealth Management | Memphis, Tennessee | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees, Performance-based fees | | [Peyton Klawinski](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/peyton-klawinski.md) | Red Door Wealth Management | Memphis, Tennessee | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees, Performance-based fees | | [Spencer Hall](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/spencer-hall.md) | Retirement Planning Services | Knoxville, Tennessee | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [William Allen](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/william-allen.md) | Red Door Wealth Management | Memphis, Tennessee | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees, Performance-based fees | | [April Lowery](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/april-lowery.md) | Kelman-Lazarov | Memphis, Tennessee | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Christopher Purcell](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/christopher-purcell.md) | Kelman-Lazarov | Memphis, Tennessee | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [David Hodges](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/david-hodges.md) | Integra Wealth | Chattanooga, Tennessee | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [David Scully](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/david-scully.md) | Duncan Williams Asset Management | Memphis, Tennessee | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Erich von Geis](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/erich-von-geis.md) | Aspire Private Wealth Counsel | Knoxville, Tennessee | CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee | | [Jacob Eason](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jacob-eason.md) | Duncan Williams Asset Management | Memphis, Tennessee | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Jacob Samuels](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jacob-samuels.md) | Kelman-Lazarov | Memphis, Tennessee | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [James Chaney](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/james-chaney.md) | Duncan Williams Asset Management | Memphis, Tennessee | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [James Copper](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/james-copper.md) | Skinner Copper & Ehmen | Monroe, Tennessee | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Kyle Gowen](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kyle-gowen.md) | Duncan Williams Asset Management | Memphis, Tennessee | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Lukas McCalla](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/lukas-mccalla.md) | Kelman-Lazarov | Memphis, Tennessee | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Martin Kelman](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/martin-kelman.md) | Kelman-Lazarov | Memphis, Tennessee | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Patrick O'Hearn](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/patrick-o-hearn.md) | Kelman-Lazarov | Memphis, Tennessee | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Peyton Wade](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/peyton-wade.md) | Duncan Williams Asset Management | Memphis, Tennessee | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Philip Dortch](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/philip-dortch.md) | Aspire Private Wealth Counsel | Knoxville, Tennessee | CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee | | [William Steinberg](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/william-steinberg.md) | Kelman-Lazarov | Memphis, Tennessee | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | Showing the first 50 of 436. The full list, page by page: https://find.wellspent.co/by/flat-fee-financial-advisors/tennessee/?page=2 ## About this data Sources and verification: https://find.wellspent.co/methodology/ Query the directory programmatically: https://api.wellspent.co/mcp (MCP, read-only, no auth).