Welcome to Hammel Financial Advisory Group, LLC. We are a fee-only financial planning and investment advisory firm.
We don't just work with money. We work with people - clients who make their financial decisions within the context of their whole lives, not just their wallets.
While located in Brentwood, Tennessee, our firm provides services in financial planning, investment management, financial coaching, and counseling to families and clients in cities across the United States. As of December 2011, Hammel Financial manages over $93.5 million in investment assets for our individual clients, company retirement plans, and wealth management clients.
We welcome your questions! If you do not find what you are looking for browsing our site, please contact us at (615) 371-5222 or email us at info@hammelfinancial.com
Recent Highlights:
Healing Money Issues - October, 2011 Melissa led the week-long course through Onsite Workshops that helps participants recognize and address underlying issues affecting their relationship with money.
Financial Planning Fundamentals - September, 2011 This course was offered through NAPFA University to new planners and paraplanners. Melissa led three sessions during the week-long course: Listening Skills, Communicating Around Difficult Issues with Clients, and Cash Flow Forensics.
AllAboutWomen.org - This website offers online info and guidance on weekly topics of interest to women. Melissa was their featured financial resource the week of August 10th-17th, 2011. In their "Beyond Budgeting Q&A", she addressed questions on getting out of debt, buying a new versus used car, and budgeting.
InvestmentNews - The May 1, 2011 article "Even the Affluent Have Retirement Jitters" quotes Melissa regarding her experience with excessive client spending and it's impact on their retirement preparations. Visit www.InvestmentNews.comto view the article.
Melissa was interviewed by Mix 92.9 in January, 2011 for a segment on saving money for retirement as well as vacations, holiday, repairs, etc. A second interview in February, 2011 focused on retirement plans - understanding the differences between 401(k)s, IRAs/ROTH IRAs, and how to choose investments within your plan.
In the Sept/Oct, 2010 issue of CFA Magazine - In the article "Out of the Sky" which addresses issues that occur when clients receive financial windfalls, Melissa shares her commentary on various aspects of financial psychology.
Hammel Financial Advisory Group is included in Wealth Manager's 2010 "Top Wealth Managers Rankings and Database".
On April 16th, 2010, The Nashville Business Journal ran an article on Financial Psychology. Melissa was interviewed regarding how she sees the impact in her work with both financial planning and counseling clients.
The Nashville Business Journal interviewed Melissa in March, 2010 for source information and her thoughts on the topic of "financial reform" for an upcoming article.
Please view the " Fiduciary Oath" section of our site. For new clients, it will inform you about our membership in the National Association of Personal Financial Planners and what that means to you. For current clients, it will help you rest assured that our alliance is with you and in support of your financial well-being.
Hammel Financial Advisory Group, founded on the principles of integrity, service, and independence, strives to support clients seeking their full potential in living and wealth management.