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Financial advisors for tax planning in Memphis, Tennessee

Which financial advisor should I talk to about tax planning in Memphis?

For tax planning in Memphis, talk to a fee-only planner who plans tax across years, not one who only looks back at last year's return. Ask whether they prepare returns or work alongside your preparer, because that changes who does what. Records to start with include Stacey Hyde of Envision Financial Planning, LLC, Tripp Yates of Eaglestrong Financial and Celia Brugge of Dogwood Financial Planning.

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 CPA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
  • Tripp Yates Eaglestrong Financial, Memphis City Holds the CPA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, fixed fees.
  • Celia Brugge Dogwood Financial Planning, Memphis City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: hourly, one-time planning fee.
  • Christopher Flis Resilient Asset Management, Memphis City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer.
  • Christopher Purcell Kelman-Lazarov, Memphis City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
  • Timothy Ellis RBG Wealth Advisors, Memphis City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.

How many fee-only financial advisors in Memphis work on tax planning?

The Wellspent public graph lists 44 fee-only advisors for tax planning in Memphis, at 11 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026.

How do fee-only advisors for tax planning in Memphis charge?

The most common fee among fee-only advisors for tax planning in Memphis is a percentage of assets, used by 98% of the 44 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 82% charge fixed fees and 64% 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 tax planning have?

For tax planning, look for the CPA and CFP. In Memphis, 57% of the 44 advisors listed hold the CFP.

CPA5% in Memphis
CPAs bring broad tax and accounting depth.
CFP57% in Memphis
The CFP connects tax decisions to the rest of the plan.

How do Memphis advisors for tax planning compare with the rest of the US?

82% of fee-only advisors for tax planning in Memphis charge fixed fees, compared with 50% of the 5,860 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups.

  • Hold the CPA 5% 3%
  • Hold the CFP 57% 50%
  • Charge a percentage of assets 98% 87%
  • Charge fixed fees 82% 50%
  • Charge by the hour 64% 41%

Dark bars are Memphis. Light bars are all US advisors for tax planning.

Does Tennessee have a state income tax?

No. Tennessee has no state income tax, so federal tax drives most financial planning for residents.

What should I ask a financial advisor about tax planning in Memphis?

  1. Do you prepare my return, or coordinate with my preparer?
  2. Will you give me a written multi-year tax projection?
  3. What tax decisions would you want to make with me before year end?
  4. How do you weigh tax savings against investment risk?
  5. If I've worked in other states, what could I still owe there?

How current is this list of fee-only advisors for tax 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 44 advisors

Fee-only advisors for tax planning in Memphis: advisor, firm, city, credentials, and fees
AdvisorFirmCityCredentialsFees
Celia Brugge Dogwood Financial Planning Memphis CFP, MBA Hourly, One-time planning fee
Tripp Yates Eaglestrong Financial Memphis CFP, CPA/PFS, CPA, PFS Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
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
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
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
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
Robert Atkins Duncan Williams Asset Management Memphis Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Wesley Mims Duncan Williams Asset Management Memphis Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
William Hensley Duncan Williams Asset Management Memphis Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Lisa Shive RBG Wealth Advisors Memphis Not listed Percentage of assets
Matthew Sullivan RBG Wealth Advisors Memphis Not listed Percentage of assets
Robert Lloyd Revolution Partners Memphis Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly

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