Financial Planning for Business Owners in Kingsport, TN

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Legacy Life Planning - Kingsport

Hours
Monday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Strategic Business Financial Planning in Kingsport, Tennessee

Kingsport has one of the most distinctive economic identities in the Tri-Cities. Eastman Chemical Company, with roughly 7,000 local employees and a global headquarters anchored here, is the backbone of Sullivan County’s economy, and Kingsport has built an industrial and professional community around it that runs deep. Whether you work at Eastman, support the businesses that serve Eastman employees, or run something entirely independent, Kingsport’s financial reality is shaped by that foundation.

Lance Evans serves Kingsport clients with the same approach he brings to every engagement: direct, personalized financial strategy built around your actual numbers — not a product catalog.

The Kingsport Client: What Lance Sees Most Often

Kingsport’s workforce is disproportionately populated with skilled, long-tenured professionals. Eastman alone employs thousands with strong salaries, and Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport City Schools, and a strong manufacturing sector fills out the rest. These are people who have solid income, often a company retirement plan, and frequently a nagging sense that they should be further ahead financially despite doing everything right.

The gap is almost always in three places: taxes paid that didn’t need to be paid, debt carrying interest longer than it should, and supplemental wealth-building that never got off the ground because the 401(k) felt like enough. Lance’s job is to close all three gaps at once.

Why Kingsport Professionals Choose Lance Evans

Legacy Life Planning is headquartered in Johnson City, about 15 miles from downtown Kingsport. In-person consultations are available, and virtual meetings work just as well. Lance has built his reputation on results and referrals, not advertising. Most Kingsport clients come through someone else he’s already helped.

Services for Kingsport and Sullivan County

Debt Elimination

Kingsport homeowners carrying a mortgage are often surprised to find they can eliminate it significantly ahead of schedule without refinancing or dramatically increasing monthly payments. Lance's debt elimination program provides a personalized roadmap that makes the math work.

Infinite Banking & IUL Planning

For Kingsport professionals who've maxed out their 401(k) or are looking for wealth-building outside of market-linked accounts, Infinite Banking and Indexed Universal Life strategies provide guaranteed growth, liquidity, and tax-free access to your money.

Tax Strategy for Eastman Employees & Business Owners

High-earning W2 employees at Eastman and other Kingsport employers often overlook legal strategies to reduce taxable income. Lance works alongside your CPA to identify contributions, structures, and vehicles that legally lower your tax bill, sometimes by thousands per year.

Estate Planning

A Kingsport home, business interest, or investment account without an estate plan is a problem waiting to happen. Lance makes estate planning straightforward and affordable: wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents that protect your family and your legacy.

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

For Kingsport business owners and self-employed professionals looking to dramatically increase their tax-deductible retirement contributions, a Defined Benefit Plan can allow contributions far beyond what a SEP-IRA or 401(k) permits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Eastman Chemical offer retirement benefits to employees?
Yes. Eastman offers a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions, which is one of the stronger employer retirement programs in the Tri-Cities. What that plan doesn’t do is address taxes outside the contribution deduction, mortgage payoff strategy, supplemental wealth-building outside of market-linked accounts, or estate planning. Eastman employees who rely entirely on the 401(k) often find themselves well-employed but financially flat because the plan handles one piece while the rest goes unmanaged.
Kingsport is approximately 15 miles from Johnson City via Interstate 26, about a 20-minute drive under normal conditions. Legacy Life Planning’s office in Johnson City is accessible for Kingsport clients who prefer in-person meetings. Virtual consultations are also available for ongoing work after the initial meeting.
Kingsport is home to Eastman Chemical Company’s global headquarters, which is the region’s largest private employer with roughly 7,000 local workers. The city also has a significant healthcare employment base through Ballad Health’s Holston Valley Medical Center and a manufacturing sector beyond Eastman. This workforce profile — high-income professionals with strong employer benefits but often limited outside-of-work financial planning — is the core audience Legacy Life Planning serves in Kingsport.
Yes. High W2 earners often assume there’s little room to reduce taxes without owning a business. That’s not accurate. Strategies including maxing tax-deferred retirement contributions, funding a Health Savings Account, implementing an IUL for tax-free supplemental growth, and structuring any side income correctly can meaningfully reduce federal tax exposure for a salaried Eastman employee. Lance identifies which of those apply to your situation and works alongside your CPA to implement them.

Protect Your Wealth, Eliminate Debt, Secure Your Legacy

As a business owner, you’ve worked hard to build your company. But are you taking the right steps to protect your wealth, minimize taxes, and secure your legacy?

At Legacy Life Planning, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with entrepreneurship. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing comprehensive financial solutions designed specifically for business owners like you.

Lance Evans is your go-to guy for all things banking and insurance. Born and raised in Tri-Cities, Lance has built a reputation for being steady, trustworthy, and dependable. He is passionate about helping small businesses thrive by offering affordable commercial coverage, debt elimination programs, and employee benefit solutions. Lance’s attention to detail and big-picture thinking make him an invaluable partner for any business.

Outside of work, Lance loves spending time with his family, enjoying good food, and indulging in sweets (Don’t tell his wife Amy about the sweets). He is an avid traveler and loves to set sail on cruise ships to explore new destinations. Looking for a loyal friend and trusted advisor? Lance Evans is your man!

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Who We Are

Legacy Life Planning is committed to your financial well-being. With over 20 years of experience working with business owners, we bring the expertise needed to protect your assets and address your unique financial concerns.

Our mission is to help you achieve true financial independence, providing you with the tools and guidance to secure your future with confidence.

What We Do

Take control of your financial future with proven strategies. We help you reduce interest paid to lenders, access tax-advantaged benefits, protect your money legally, and boost your cash flow.

Our clients avoid the uncertainty of risky investments. Instead, we focus on guaranteed growth that you can rely on, ensuring your wealth grows securely and steadily, for YOU. Start building the future you deserve today!

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