Financial advisors for estate planning in Memphis, Tennessee
Which financial advisor should I talk to about estate planning in Memphis?
For estate planning in Memphis, talk to a fee-only planner who coordinates with your attorney. The planner works out what you want to happen and how accounts and beneficiaries line up with it, and the attorney drafts the documents. Records to start with include Stacey Hyde of Envision Financial Planning, LLC, Celia Brugge of Dogwood Financial Planning and Ilinda Parham of FSG Wealth Advisors.
Where to start
Chosen from what each record shows: credentials that fit this work and fees on file, one advisor per firm.
- Stacey Hyde Envision Financial Planning, LLC, Memphis City Holds the CFP and CPA. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
- Celia Brugge Dogwood Financial Planning, Memphis City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: hourly, one-time planning fee.
- Ilinda Parham FSG Wealth Advisors, Memphis City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
- Christopher Flis Resilient Asset Management, Memphis City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer.
- James Chaney Duncan Williams Asset Management, Memphis City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
- E Jalenak Legacy Wealth Management, Memphis City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, fixed fees.
How many fee-only financial advisors in Memphis work on estate planning?
The Wellspent public graph lists 69 fee-only advisors for estate planning in Memphis, at 14 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026.
How do fee-only advisors for estate planning in Memphis charge?
The most common fee among fee-only advisors for estate planning in Memphis is a percentage of assets, used by 99% of the 69 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 84% charge fixed fees and 42% charge by the hour.
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.
What credentials should a financial advisor for estate planning have?
For estate planning, look for the CFP and CPA. In Memphis, 52% of the 69 advisors listed hold the CFP.
- CFP52% in Memphis
- The CFP includes estate planning and keeps it tied to the whole plan.
- CPA1% in Memphis
- CPAs help with estate and gift tax filings.
How do Memphis advisors for estate planning compare with the rest of the US?
84% of fee-only advisors for estate planning in Memphis charge fixed fees, compared with 54% of the 6,172 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups.
Dark bars are Memphis. Light bars are all US advisors for estate planning.
Does Tennessee have an estate or inheritance tax?
No. Tennessee has no state estate or inheritance tax, so the federal rules are the main ones to plan around.
What should I ask a financial advisor about estate planning in Memphis?
- Do you review my beneficiary designations and account titling?
- Which estate attorneys do you work with, and how do you split the work?
- How would you plan around the state rules that apply to me?
- How often will we revisit the plan?
- If I own property in another state, could its estate tax apply?
How current is this list of fee-only advisors for estate planning in Memphis?
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.
All 69 advisors
| Advisor | Firm | City | Credentials | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celia Brugge | Dogwood Financial Planning | Memphis | CFP, MBA | Hourly, One-time planning fee |
| Stacey Hyde | Envision Financial Planning, LLC | Memphis | CFA, CFP, CPA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Christopher Flis | Resilient Asset Management | Memphis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Celeste Pryor | Red Door Wealth Management | Memphis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| John Phillips | Red Door Wealth Management | Memphis | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Peyton Klawinski | Red Door Wealth Management | Memphis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| William Allen | Red Door Wealth Management | Memphis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| April Lowery | Kelman-Lazarov | Memphis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Christopher Purcell | Kelman-Lazarov | Memphis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| David Scully | Duncan Williams Asset Management | Memphis | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jacob Eason | Duncan Williams Asset Management | Memphis | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jacob Samuels | Kelman-Lazarov | Memphis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| James Chaney | Duncan Williams Asset Management | Memphis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Kyle Gowen | Duncan Williams Asset Management | Memphis | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Lukas McCalla | Kelman-Lazarov | Memphis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Martin Kelman | Kelman-Lazarov | Memphis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Patrick O'Hearn | Kelman-Lazarov | Memphis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Peyton Wade | Duncan Williams Asset Management | Memphis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| William Steinberg | Kelman-Lazarov | Memphis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Brian Barthol | William Howard & Co. Financial Advisors | Memphis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Gregory Davis | RBG Wealth Advisors | Memphis | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Heather Coulter | William Howard & Co. Financial Advisors | Memphis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Ilinda Parham | FSG Wealth Advisors | Memphis | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Timothy Ellis | RBG Wealth Advisors | Memphis | CFP, PFS | Percentage of assets |
| William Howard | William Howard & Co. Financial Advisors | Memphis | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Andrew Buzan | Kelman-Lazarov | Memphis | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Brienne Jackson | Legacy Wealth Management | Memphis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Brittany Paul | Legacy Wealth Management | Memphis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Cathy Simmons | Legacy Wealth Management | Memphis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Duncan Miller | Legacy Wealth Management | Memphis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| E Jalenak | Legacy Wealth Management | Memphis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Hallie Peyton | Legacy Wealth Management | Memphis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Lindsey Mazzola | Legacy Wealth Management | Memphis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Nathan Powell | Legacy Wealth Management | Memphis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Nicholas Sowell | Legacy Wealth Management | Memphis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Rebecca Rawlinson | Legacy Wealth Management | Memphis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Robin Sievers | Legacy Wealth Management | Memphis | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Christopher Williamson | Red Door Wealth Management | Memphis | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Connor Mykleby | Red Door Wealth Management | Memphis | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Connor Wright | Red Door Wealth Management | Memphis | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| John Giovannetti | Red Door Wealth Management | Memphis | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Jonathan Stambaugh | Red Door Wealth Management | Memphis | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Matthew Fox | Ithaca Wealth | Memphis | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| William Hiatt | Red Door Wealth Management | Memphis | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| William Martin | Steel Grove | Memphis | CFA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Colby Ring | Duncan Williams Asset Management | Memphis | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Edwin Bennett | Duncan Williams Asset Management | Memphis | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Elsa Allmendinger | Kelman-Lazarov | Memphis | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jackson Greer | Duncan Williams Asset Management | Memphis | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| John Dabov | Kelman-Lazarov | Memphis | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
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