Let's move forward. Together.

Our clients know that we put their best interests first at all times. As your financial advocates, we ask the critical questions to learn all about you, your family, priorities and concerns. At the end of the day, we understand that earning your confidence and trust requires integrity, prudence and accessibility.

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James A. Austin III, CFP®, CRPS®

Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

James serves as Financial Advisor of UBS Financial Services, Inc.  As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, James helps clients meet their financial goals by running Financial Goal and Retirement Analysis plans and works with them to make sure that plan suits their individual needs. 

James received his Bachelor’s degree at Middle Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tennessee where he majored in Business Administration with a focus in finance. James volunteers with the first impressions team greeting and welcoming guests at City Church in Murfreesboro.

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  • WA
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  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.

Eligibility is based on quantitative factors and is not necessarily related to the quality of the investment advice. For more information on third party rating methodologies, please visit ubs.com/us/en/designation-disclosures

Education

  • BBA Finance, Middle Tennessee State University

Credentials

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
  • Retirement Plan Consultant
  • Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist

Financial planning
Retirement planning
Retirement Plan consulting
401(k) plan services
Business Owners
Entrepreneurs
Custom portfolios
Asset allocation
6100 Tower Circle
Suite 100
Franklin, TN 37067
  • (615) 721-4914

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Defining your priorities. Pursuing what matters.

Our experience and structured planning process drives a comprehensive financial plan and customized investment strategies. Depending on where you are in your life and the priorities that matter most, our planning conversations may focus on liquidity management, your cash flow needs, asset replacement solutions such as insurance, estate planning strategies, or tax and legal structures such as trusts and philanthropic vehicles.

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A team approach

A team approach

Advice for business owners

Advice for business owners

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UBS Sports & Entertainment

When incredible financial opportunities come your way

Despite undisputed success in the sports and entertainment world, many pros still need guidance in the financial world. That’s why we have a team dedicated to providing exceptional advice and guidance to help agents, managers, owners, executives, and professionals see the big picture.

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A global leader in wealth management

$5+ trillion

In invested assets globally 
As of 11/07/2023

51 countries

Our global footprint

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UBS is a world-leading wealth manager

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