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.
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.
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?
- How do you involve the next generation, and when?
- What would you gift now, and what would you hold until death?
- How do you work with our attorney and accountant?
- What happens to the relationship when the first generation is gone?
- 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
| Advisor | Firm | City | Credentials | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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