Nathan Collier is a seasoned Financial Advisor with Ashford Advisors in Memphis, Tennessee. With over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, Nathan is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate complex financial decisions with clarity and confidence—reducing financial stress and building lasting legacies.
Nathan’s journey into the financial world began in a deeply personal way. When his grandfather became seriously ill, Nathan helped manage the family’s affairs and quickly discovered the challenges of finding sound financial guidance. Two well-respected advisors gave entirely contradictory advice—an experience that could have had devastating consequences had the wrong path been taken. This eye-opening moment sparked a conviction: families deserve access to integrated, trustworthy financial advice—guidance that encompasses insurance, estate planning, and income strategies. That conviction led Nathan and his father to launch Senior Benefits & Planning Services, which later evolved into Collier Financial.
Throughout his career, Nathan has built and led multiple ventures across a range of disciplines. Before joining Ashford Advisors, he worked with consulting engineering and contracting firms in South Florida, including JLSD/JLRD, Stratton Electric, and Four Jays Consulting. From 2000 to 2021, he served as an independent insurance agent and Investment Adviser Representative. He also founded and later sold Collier Legacy Planning, LLC in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, growing the firm to serve over 1,000 client families.
Nathan’s achievements include numerous Top Producer Awards and invitations to conferences hosted by more than 20 carriers and marketing organizations. He played a role in developing the first non-qualified deferred compensation plan for independent agents with American Investors—later adopted by Fidelity & Guaranty. He has participated in elite development programs like Patrick Kelly’s Private Producer Study Group through the Impact Partnership in Buckhead, Georgia. His article, “It’s All in the Swing,” was featured by Fox Business in 2012.
A lifelong learner and thoughtful advisor, Nathan is known for being a gifted listener and a perceptive guide—skilled at asking the right questions to uncover what truly matters to his clients. He embraces the belief that growth often comes through adversity and risk, captured by one of his favorite quotes:
“A ship in harbor is safe, but that’s not what ships are built for.” – John A. Shedd
This mindset inspires his commitment to helping clients step out of their comfort zones, make informed choices, and pursue purposeful financial goals.
In addition to his financial career, Nathan studied engineering at Palm Beach State College and completed FAA Part 107 drone pilot training with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, earning his license in 2016. He also founded Sky Tek Unmanned Aerial Services, offering drone-based construction progress verification and agricultural assessments—a reflection of his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to innovation. He holds Series 7TO, Series 65, and Series 66 financial licenses.
Originally from Apple Valley, California, Nathan grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana, as the eldest of five siblings. Today, he lives in Eads, Tennessee, with his wife Elizabeth, whom he married in 1996. Together, they have three daughters—Lauren, Sophia, and Natalie. The Collier family enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors, and relaxing around the campfire. Nathan also has a passion for astronomy, birding, and reading historical fiction.
Nathan Collier, is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Ashford Mid-South LLC is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. AR Insurance License Number - 3411020