Shaun Melby

Tim brings over 15 years of industry experience. He graduated from Miami University with a Finance Degree from the Business Honors Program. He spent most of his first 9 years in the industry directly supporting individuals as a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments where he grew his practice to over $500 million. He transitioned to Charles Schwab where he spent the last few years leading a team of advisors where he was responsible for the retail branches for most of Tennessee. He helped grow his team from 17 to over 30 representatives with responsibility for over 80,000 families and households. Tim has always been interested in the FIRE movement (Financial Independence/Retire Early). However, as he reached the mid-point of his career he decided that he really enjoys working, helping people achieve their goals, and that he could have the most valuable impact working with a small group of people. He left Charles Schwab to found Nashville Finacial Planning in August of 2023 as it would be the perfect time to bring his 15+ years of experience to helping people for the next 15-20 years. Given his experience at two of the largest firms in the industry he has seen how much money people can pay in fees, and how a lot of advisors are incentivized to continue growing while neglecting a portion of their clients. Nashville Financial Planning was not only founded to help solve these two challenges (fixed fee and limited client base), but the true independent model gives a lot more flexibility to help people in areas of their financial life where they need it most in an unbiased way.

A fee-only, fiduciary firm located in Nashville, TN, our firm focuses on bringing confidence and clarity to financial decisions facing individuals and families as they navigate their journey through life. Our ideal clients are overwhelmed families who are busy juggling the demands of success at home and in the office and are looking to partner with a trusted resource to regain control over their financial lives. Our firm offers low-cost, passive investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and has a specialized focus in tax-efficient retirement planning. In addition to our planning service, we have a specialized knowledge in late-stage college funding so that we can help be a resource to the families we serve in the area of college selection, financial aid, scholarship search, and tax-smart college funding strategies. - How much do we need to be saving? - Are we on track for the goals we've set out to accomplish? - How are we going to pay for college for our kids? - Are there things we should be thinking about that we may not even be aware of? - Should our focus be paying down debt or maximizing contributions to our retirement plans? - Family and work take all our time....how do we partner with someone to help bring control to the financial aspects of our lives? These are questions we help families address regularly. Our planning process is designed intentionally to help families proactively navigate life's changes. We revisit different areas of your plan three times per year to make sure every aspect of your financial life stays in balance at all times. Our mission is to bring the highest level of service to the families we work with and to go the extra mile to add value. Let's schedule some time and let's find out if we'd make a great partnership!

Hi, I'm Dr. Jay. My wife and I are Childfree, and it has a big impact on how we structure our finances. I started Childfree Wealth because I know that most financial advice assumes you have kids, and I wanted our community to have access to financial planning that is designed to meet our unique needs. I grew up broke. No one taught me how to manage money. I earned my first million by the time I was 21, but without knowing how to manage and invest it, I’d spent it before I was 25. I know how hard it can be to manage your money, especially if you haven’t been taught the foundational principles of financial planning. I’m excited to share my knowledge with you to help you create a financial plan that supports the vision you have for your life. I’ve been a life and business coach for over a decade. I have a PhD in Adult Learning from the University of Connecticut, an MBA from SCSU, and I am a Fee-Only, Flat-Fee, Fiduciary; a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™; and a Childfree Wealth Specialist®. I’m also the author of the book Portraits of Childfree Wealth®, the upcoming book The Childfree Guide to Life and Money, and the co-host of the Childfree Wealth® podcast. Listen to Jay's podcast here: https://childfreewealth.buzzsprout.com/

Cody Tellis is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and the founder of The Tellis Group, established to provide a unified source for comprehensive wealth management. With over 25 years of experience across the private and public sectors, Cody's professional background combines business ownership, banking, tax planning, and law. This diverse experience equips him to address the unique opportunities and challenges associated with significant wealth. Cody holds a Juris Doctorate Degree from Trinity Law School and a Master’s Degree from St. Thomas University, enhancing his ability to offer informed financial insights to his clients. His areas of focus include tax-sensitive trust and estate planning services, financial services for nonprofits, business succession planning, individual and corporate captive insurance, college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Cody does not provide legal or tax advice in his role with Merrill and advises clients to consult appropriate professionals for these services. Outside of his professional life, Cody enjoys music, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Jason Patrick is the Resident Director and a Senior Vice President of Merrill's Franklin, Tennessee office, specializing in wealth management advisory services. He has been a financial advisor since 2001 and has worked in the financial services industry since 1995. Jason joined Merrill Lynch in 2009 after eight years with UBS. He employs a disciplined and comprehensive wealth management process, conducting thorough reviews of clients' financial situations to identify key planning priorities such as retirement planning, estate planning, and insurance considerations. His areas of focus include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, employee financial health, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Jason holds a Bachelor of Science in Management with a minor in Finance from Lipscomb University. He has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation, the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) certification, and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He has been recognized on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list from 2019 to 2025 and as part of The Patrick and Carter Group on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list for 2024 to 2026. Jason has also served in public roles for the town of Nolensville, Tennessee, including Vice Mayor, Planning Commission member, and Chairman of the Budget Committee. Outside of his professional life, Jason enjoys running, music, visiting national parks, outdoor adventures such as biking, boating, and hiking, and spending time with his family at the lake. He and his wife, Amy, reside in Brentwood, Tennessee, and have three children.

Brent Davenport is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2013. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2010, progressing through roles including Investment Consultant, Retirement Relationship Manager, and working in Retirement Solutions. His career has been focused on financial consulting and retirement planning within the company. Brent's professional approach is centered around his clients' financial goals, emphasizing a process and set of business beliefs aligned with client objectives. His experience spans various aspects of financial advising, particularly in retirement solutions and investment consulting.