user avatar

Sean Gould

Advisor at Waddell & Associates, LLC

Updated today

Location

Memphis, TN 38117

Credentials

CFP®, PFS™, Series 65

Industry experience

12 years

About

Sean Gould is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Waddell & Associates, LLC since 2012, working at the firm through its various iterations. Waddell & Associates provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate pension plans and charitable institutions. The firm’s investment approach is based on a global macroeconomic perspective and utilizes model portfolios that are actively monitored and rebalanced, with discretionary management that may include third-party managers.

Client services

Based on Waddell & Associates, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers
Credit and cash management solutions and insurance solutions

Expertise

Based on Waddell & Associates, LLC

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Based on Waddell & Associates, LLC

Founder/Business Owner Executive

Fee options

Fixed

Pre-determined, agreed upon fees for initial services beyond standard presentations; details case-by-case

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.333% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 0.75% $2,000,001 - $8,000,000: 0.60% $8,000,001 - $20,000,000: 0.50% $20,000,001+: 0.20%

Commissions

Insurance products placed through affiliate Focus Risk Solutions generate commissions to FRS and indirectly to W&A affiliates; also revenue sharing from third-party financial institutions for credit and cash management solutions

Project-based

Hourly charges reported in SEC Form ADV Part 1 but specific amounts not detailed in brochure

Subscriptions

Subscription fees possible for stand-alone financial planning services

Other

Account minimum: $500,000 (except for W&Ai platform clients, minimum is $5,000; may be reduced in certain approved circumstances) Minimum fee: Minimum fee of $100 on unmanaged accounts Fee-only: Stand-alone financial planning fees with a minimum of $5,000; negotiable for smaller projects; fees determined case-by-case or subscription basis

Location

5188 Wheelis Drive

Memphis, TN 38117

Most active in

Tennessee · Texas

Work history

Waddell & Associates, LLC

2016 - Present (10 years)

Disclosures

Exclamation point means they have disclosures of this type. Check mark means no disclosures of this type were found.

Business activities & affiliations

Jonathan M

CFP®, Series 66

Memphis, TN

Kimery Wealth Management, LLC

Fiduciary, fee-only CFP® focused on serving high net worth individuals, families and business owners.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Wealth management Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) Retired Veterinarian Sales Professional Founder/Business Owner Self-Employed Approaching retirement Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
user avatar

William H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Collierville, TN

WLH Management Co., Inc.

William Hays is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at WLH Management Co., Inc. in Collierville, TN. He has been with WLH Management since 2008 and maintains a longstanding affiliation with Arlington Securities, Inc. since 1990. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Cheers Wine & Spirits. WLH Management Co., Inc. provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, tailoring investment strategies to client-specific goals and risk tolerances. The firm uses a combination of mutual funds, insurance products, and both long- and short-term trading strategies, conducting regular account reviews to manage client assets in-house.

Annuities
user avatar

Alan D

Series 65

Memphis, TN

Covenant Financial Planning and Resource Management, Inc.

Alan De Flumere is the sole advisor at Covenant Financial Planning and Resource Management, Inc. in Memphis, TN, holding a Series 65 designation with 13 years of experience in financial advisory services. Prior to founding his firm in 2013, he worked at FedEx for 31 years. Covenant Financial Planning and Resource Management, Inc. provides financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, primarily using pooled investment vehicles such as mutual funds, index funds, and ETFs. The firm focuses on asset allocation, periodic rebalancing, and tactical adjustments, serving clients through both ongoing investment management and standalone financial planning engagements.

General retirement planning General tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
user avatar

John W

CFA®, Series 65

Memphis, TN

Stellar Assets L.L.C.

John Wright is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with six years of industry experience. He is the owner of Stellar Assets L.L.C., an independent advisory firm based in Memphis, TN, and also owns Brazilian Bake Shop, a business specializing in chocolate and brownie treats. Prior to founding Stellar Assets, he worked at Veridad Consulting for five years. Stellar Assets L.L.C. provides discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, tailoring investment policies to client goals and risk tolerance. The firm employs a combination of charting, fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to guide investment decisions and manages approximately $5 million in assets across a limited number of client relationships.

Options & derivatives strategies Annuities
user avatar

Paul D

CFA®

Memphis, TN

Dorian Investment Advisory LLC

Paul Dorian is the founder and sole advisor of Dorian Investment Advisory LLC, based in Memphis, TN. He holds the CFA® designation and has 22 years of industry experience, including 24 years at Dorian Eason Asset Management LLC prior to establishing his current firm in 2025. Dorian Investment Advisory serves individuals, retirement accounts, businesses, employer-sponsored retirement plans, endowments, churches, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary, individualized portfolio management primarily using ETFs and mutual funds, allowing for occasional individual securities and client-specific constraints such as ESG screens, with client performance reported on a time-weighted basis using CFA Institute methodology.

Wealth management
user avatar

Michael P

Series 63, Series 65

Memphis, TN

Kickpoint Financial, LLC

Michael Parks is a financial advisor at Kickpoint Financial, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at several insurance and management firms prior to joining Kickpoint Financial in 2018. Parks also spends part of his time engaged in insurance sales outside of his advisory role. Kickpoint Financial provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach using ETF-based portfolios, supplemented by fundamental and technical analyses, and offers discretionary portfolio management tailored to client needs.

Wealth management
Warmer team member

Not sure where to start?

We'll help you think it through – whether you ultimately need an advisor or not.

Call (201) 292-4557

Warmer provides personalized recommendations and introductions to independent fiduciary advisors. We do not supervise advisors, manage or hold assets, guarantee performance, or provide advice about specific investments.

Each advisor listed on our site is an independent fiduciary responsible for their own advice. Warmer may receive fees from advisors for participation or referrals; these fees are paid by advisors and do not affect the fees clients pay for advisory services.

For advisor listings, we rely on sources including public filings and data provided by advisors, and we cannot guarantee that all information is current or accurate. Please review an advisor's Form ADV and do your own diligence before entering into an advisory relationship.

By using our service, you agree to Warmer's Terms of Service and Advisory Agreement and Privacy Policy. Logos provided by Logo.dev

© 2026 Warmer Holdings Inc. ("Warmer")