Chirag Chauhan MBA, CFP®, AIF®, CPFA®
Chirag brings a great wealth of advice and experience to clients from his many years of service in financial planning. He entered the field at a young age and made it his mission to help Memphis-area clients pursue the future they desire, no matter their financial situation.
Dedicated to his field, Chirag stays regularly involved with the Financial Planning Association of the Mid-South, Society of Financial Service Professionals, National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, Medical Group Management Association and the Memphis Estate Planning Council. Earning a reputation of practicing with utmost integrity and transparency, Chirag has served as a dispute resolution arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) since 2009.
Chirag is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) professional, certified by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. These marks identify those individuals who have met the rigorous experience and ethical requirements of the CFP Board, have successfully completed training on nearly 100 integrated financial topics, and have passed the CFP® Certification Examination covering the following areas: the investment planning process, risk management, investments, tax planning strategies and management, retirement and employee benefits, and estate planning. CFP® professionals also agree to meet ongoing continuing education requirements and to uphold CFP Board's Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Rules of Conduct and Financial Planning Practice Standards.
Chirag graduated from Rhodes College in 1998 and later received a Master of Business Administration at the University of Memphis in 2002. He attended the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania where he attained his Retirement Planning Specialist designation.
Chirag regularly gives back to the Mid-South community and utilizes his talents to assist local organizations. He is an active member of the Methodist Germantown Hospital Advisory Council and serves on the Board of Directors for the Orpheum Theater Group and the Methodist Healthcare Foundation. He previously served on the boards of Leadership Memphis, the American Heart Association, the Phoenix Club, Rhodes College Alumni Board, and the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Memphis.
Chirag has led an exemplary career that has earned him recognition among peers and industry leaders. In 2023, he was inducted into LPL Financial’s Director’s Club, which recognizes the top producing 15% of LPL’s 21,000 advisors nationwide. Other accomplishments include graduating from Leadership Memphis in 2006, being named to the Memphis Business Journal’s Top 40 Under 40 list in 2008 and achieving Million Dollar Roundtable membership every year since 2006. From 2011 to 2021, Chirag received the Centurion Producer award from Equitable Advisors because of his passion and dedication to clients’ financial needs throughout his many years as a professional. He was also inducted to the Equitable Hall of Fame and was recognized as a Hallmark I and II advisor.
Outside of advising Bluff City Advisory clients with professional financial and investment planning strategies, Chirag is an avid tennis and golf player, race car enthusiast, and devoted family man to his wife, Mandy, and his two sons, Cole and Blake.
Location: 7906 Players Forest Drive | Memphis, TN 38119
AR Insurance License #: 2818555
CA Insurance License #: 0G74759
Ben Still CPFA®
Driven by his competitive spirit, Ben has a passion to build a financially secure life for his clients and their families. He works diligently in the roles of financial planning and wealth management to help individuals and families.
After serving in the industry for only three years at the ripe age of 26, Ben was inducted as a member of the Million Dollar Round Table, a selective group of life insurance and financial services professionals who demonstrate exceptional professional knowledge and strict ethical conduct. In 2023, Ben received the "Top of the Table" qualification from Million Dollar Roundtable, a coveted milestone achievement among top-performing professionals in the financial service industry. While previously at Equitable Advisors, Ben's talents also earned him an Emerging Leader Award and was named a Centurion-level advisor in 2019, 2020 and 2021 by Equitable.
Ben holds Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) licenses in Series 7 and 66 through LPL Financial. He also holds licenses for life, health, property and casualty insurance plans.
While playing football at the University of Mississippi, Ben studied business and earned his bachelor's degree in risk management and insurance with a minor in business management. A proud alumnus, he enjoys cheering for Ole Miss and serves as a board member for the university's MClub. The Ole Miss Alumni Association recognized Ben's career accolades and continued dedication to his university by naming him to its 40 Under 40 Class for 2024.
Ben returned to his hometown of Memphis where he has built a life with his family. When he’s not advising clients, Ben can be found golfing, hunting, or spending quality time with his wife Courtney, his son Nick and daughter Lindsey. He’s also an active member of the Mid-South chapter of BNI Trusted Advisors.
Location: 7906 Players Forest Drive | Memphis, TN 38119
AR Insurance License #: 17960651
Adam Martin
Adam specializes in comprehensive financial planning and wealth management and is experienced in retirement planning, investment management, insurance planning, risk management, estate and legacy planning and long-term wealth preservation. He has developed personalized strategies to help individuals, families and business owners make confident financial decisions that align with every aspect of their lives.
Adam earned his bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in financial management and investments from the University of Memphis, where he graduated with honors. He holds the Series 6, Series 7, Series 63 and Series 65 securities registrations, as well as life and health insurance licenses through LPL Financial.
Before his career in financial services, Adam proudly served in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged. Giving back to the veteran community is one of Adam's greatest passions and he actively volunteers with several local veterans organizations, including Mid-South Veterans League, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and War Horses for Heroes. He is dedicated to supporting veterans and strengthening the Mid-South community through service, advocacy and volunteer leadership.
The discipline, integrity and commitment to service he developed during his military career continues to shape the way he serves every client today. Adam is committed to acting in his clients' best interests by providing personalized guidance, transparent advice and strategies tailored to each individual's unique goals and circumstances.
Outside of serving his clients, Adam enjoys spending time with his wife, Kendal, and their daughter, Lucy. Whether he's hunting, fishing, playing golf or cheering on the University of Memphis Tigers, he values faith, family, service and community as the foundation for both his personal and professional life.
Location: 7906 Players Forest Drive | Memphis, TN 38119
AR Insurance License #: 20629806
Sandra Purdom
Sandra is a licensed assistant for Bluff City Advisory, serving as the connection between the firm's partners and its clients. While supporting the firm's advisors and liaising with clients, she also manages firm operations, including client events and special project assistance.
Prior to joining the group, Sandra worked for 28 years for a Bluff City distributor. As a vice president in the company for 16 years, she ignited sales growth from $2 million to $25 million across multiple branches in the United States.
Sandra later transitioned careers to the financial world and obtained her Series 7 Financial Industry Regulatory Authority license. The Memphis, Tennessee, native received her degree in accounting and marketing from the University of Memphis.
Location: 7906 Players Forest Drive | Memphis, TN 38119
Ed Barnett
Ed is the founder and president of The Barnett Group, which was acquired by HUB International in 2018. Ed is responsible for leading The HUB International Group and its employees, overseeing strategic planning for the company, maximizing its growth, and leading it into the next generation.
Ed remains active in Bluff City Advisory Group LLC as an emeritus advisor.
Ed is actively involved in the Memphis community having served many years on the board of Make-A-Wish and the Methodist Healthcare Foundation. A member of the American Association of Life Underwriters, he maintains a commitment to continuing his education and knowledge in the industry. Ed is a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Roundtable and has received the prestigious award of Top of the Table from the organization. Additionally, he has received the Order of Excalibur award from Equitable Advisors, the organization’s highest award, and is recognized in the Equitable Advisors Hall of Fame.
Ed spends most of his extra time on the golf course and with his family. When not with Nancy, his wife, you will find him surrounded by his children, Nicole, Wesley and Walter, and his grandchildren, Parker, Caroline, Charlie, Gracely and Wesley Kate.
Location: 7906 Players Forest Drive | Memphis, TN 38119
AR Insurance License #: 1677709
CA Insurance License #: OM44130
