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Financial advisors for family wealth transfer in Memphis, Tennessee

Which financial advisor should I talk to about passing wealth to the next generation in Memphis?

For family wealth transfer in Memphis, talk to a fee-only planner who works with more than one generation, and who will sit down with your children as well as you. The technical work is gifting and trusts, but the harder part is usually preparing the family. Records to start with include April Lowery of Kelman-Lazarov, Nathan Powell of Legacy Wealth Management and William Allen of Red Door Wealth Management.

Where to start

Chosen from what each record shows: credentials that fit this work and fees on file, one advisor per firm.

  • April Lowery Kelman-Lazarov, Memphis City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
  • Nathan Powell Legacy Wealth Management, Memphis City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, fixed fees.
  • William Allen Red Door Wealth Management, Memphis City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, fixed fees.
  • Timothy Ellis RBG Wealth Advisors, Memphis City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
  • Christian Becnel Steel Grove, Memphis City Fees on file: percentage of assets, fixed fees.

How many fee-only financial advisors in Memphis work on family wealth transfer?

The Wellspent public graph lists 46 fee-only advisors for family wealth transfer in Memphis, at 5 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026.

How do fee-only advisors for family wealth transfer in Memphis charge?

The most common fee among fee-only advisors for family wealth transfer in Memphis is a percentage of assets, used by 100% of the 46 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 91% charge fixed fees and 37% charge performance-based fees.

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 family wealth transfer have?

For family wealth transfer, look for the CFP. In Memphis, 52% of the 46 advisors listed hold the CFP.

CFP52% in Memphis
The CFP covers gifting, trusts, and the wider plan.

How do Memphis advisors for family wealth transfer compare with the rest of the US?

91% of fee-only advisors for family wealth transfer in Memphis charge fixed fees, compared with 62% of the 3,385 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups.

  • Hold the CFP 52% 36%
  • Charge a percentage of assets 100% 97%
  • Charge fixed fees 91% 62%
  • Charge performance-based fees 37% 8%

Dark bars are Memphis. Light bars are all US advisors for family wealth transfer.

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 passing wealth to the next generation in Memphis?

  1. How do you involve the next generation, and when?
  2. What would you gift now, and what would you hold until death?
  3. How do you work with our attorney and accountant?
  4. What happens to the relationship when the first generation is gone?
  5. If I own property in another state, could its estate tax apply?

How current is this list of fee-only advisors for family wealth transfer 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 46 advisors

Fee-only advisors for family wealth transfer in Memphis: advisor, firm, city, credentials, and fees
AdvisorFirmCityCredentialsFees
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
Jacob Samuels Kelman-Lazarov Memphis CFP 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
William Steinberg Kelman-Lazarov Memphis CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Gregory Davis RBG Wealth Advisors Memphis CFP Percentage of assets
Timothy Ellis RBG Wealth Advisors Memphis CFP, PFS Percentage of assets
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
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
Elsa Allmendinger Kelman-Lazarov Memphis Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
John Dabov Kelman-Lazarov Memphis Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Lawrence Epperly Legacy Wealth Management Memphis CFA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Wallace Hope Legacy Wealth Management Memphis CFA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Christian Becnel Steel Grove Memphis Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Clayton Williams Steel Grove Memphis Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Craig Sneed Steel Grove Memphis Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Jonathan Martin Steel Grove Memphis Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Lisa Shive RBG Wealth Advisors Memphis Not listed Percentage of assets
Matthew Sullivan RBG Wealth Advisors Memphis Not listed Percentage of assets
Steven Sansom Steel Grove Memphis Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Timothy Ballard Steel Grove Memphis Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Courtney Wages Legacy Wealth Management Memphis Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Joseph Birch Legacy Wealth Management Memphis Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees

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