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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.

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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.

  • Hold the CFP 52% 44%
  • Hold the CPA 1% 2%
  • Charge a percentage of assets 99% 91%
  • Charge fixed fees 84% 54%
  • Charge by the hour 42% 44%

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?

  1. Do you review my beneficiary designations and account titling?
  2. Which estate attorneys do you work with, and how do you split the work?
  3. How would you plan around the state rules that apply to me?
  4. How often will we revisit the plan?
  5. 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

Fee-only advisors for estate planning in Memphis: advisor, firm, city, credentials, and fees
AdvisorFirmCityCredentialsFees
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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