Nick Bailey, CFP®

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Townsend Financial Planning Nick Bailey, CFP®
Louisville, KY

Serving Clients Nationwide

Comprehensive financial planning backed by exceptional service.

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Areas of Focus

  • Estate Planning
  • Financial Life Planning
  • Inherited Wealth
  • Investment Management
  • Loss of Spouse or Partner
  • Retirement Planning
  • Tax-Smart Accumulation Planning
  • Tax-Smart Distribution Planning
  • Taxes

About Nick Bailey, CFP®

Growing up in Winchester, Kentucky, Nick Bailey dreamed of becoming a professional fisherman competing in Bass Master tournaments. Sadly, Nick did a lot more fishing than catching and thought he might need to pursue other avenues as he got older. The patience he learned from fishing has helped him in pursuing a career in financial planning, and it continues to be an enjoyable hobby for him.

Attending Morehead State University and majoring in business administration with a concentration in finance, Nick explored banking, insurance, and lending, but none of those fields gave him the client interaction and ability to solve problems he was seeking.

As his senior year was wrapping up at MSU, Nick began focusing on finding an internship. After learning about Melody and Townsend Financial Planning’s positive reputations in the Mt. Sterling community, Nick took the leap and cold-called TFP. This call led to an internship, and he was hired immediately after graduation.

Becoming a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™ professional was a goal Nick set for himself, and with a lot of patience, perseverance, and prayer, he earned his certification in 2020. Since joining the TFP team, Nick has not stopped perfecting his trade. He loves the puzzle aspect of financial planning, and he reads and studies anything he can get his hands on about the profession. Nick’s clients appreciate his ability to relate to where they are in their financial journey and connect the dots to help them make the best decisions for themselves.

Nick’s most significant accomplishment has been starting a family with his wife, Terri. His daughter, Bennett, and his son, Gannon, bring new adventure to his daily life, and Nick is humbled regularly by his roles as both a husband and father. He acknowledges that he has been very blessed in life and serves others as a deacon in his church.

In his spare time, Nick does jiu-jitsu. Financial planner by day and ninja by night – Nick has you covered whatever your needs!

Professional Designations

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional

Affiliations

  • BBB Accredited Business
  • Fee Only Network
  • Financial Planning Association
  • Garrett Planning Network
  • National Association of Personal Financial Advisors

Primary Location

7508 New LaGrange Road, Louisville, KY 40222

Additional Locations

📍 710 East Main Street Lexington, KY 40502

📍 36 East Main Street, Mt Sterling, KY 40353

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Meeting Options

  • Video Conference
  • In-Person
  • Phone

Compensation Methods

  • Fee Only
  • Flat Fee
  • One-time Financial Plan
  • Percentage of Assets Managed

What to expect in the first meeting

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Offers Investment Management

Yes

About Townsend Financial Planning

While there are countless advantages to engaging a knowledgeable financial advisor, our clients say the most significant value Townsend Financial Planning provides is peace of mind.

From college and retirement planning to investment allocation and cash flow projections, TFP manages the technical aspects to mitigate financial risk and position you for long-term success. Regardless of financial goals or stage of life, our advisors walk hand-in-hand with each client to navigate their financial journey.

FEE-ONLY CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals

Engaging a fee-only CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ is a huge benefit to TFP clients. With no conflicts of interest to sell a certain commission-based product line, we are free to serve with transparency, plan with no hidden charges, and do what is best for our clients every single time.

OUR FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY

As a fiduciary, TFP puts the client’s best interests above all else. It is our ethical duty to recommend investments and strategies that best support a client’s individual circumstances and financial goals, which is why all our advisors are CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals.

Top 5 Reasons People Choose Townsend Financial:

1️⃣ Trust

2️⃣ Personal Service

3️⃣ Above & beyond approach

4️⃣ Professional & friendly team

5️⃣ Belief system/ value alignment

We are here to help.

Whether you’re ready to get started or just interested in learning more, we are here for you. Simply tell us a little bit about yourself, and we will put you on the right financial path.

Education

Morehead State University, Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration in Finance

Hobbies and Interests

  • Church
  • Family
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Reading
  • Woodworking

Who We Serve

  • Baby Boomers
  • Corporate Executives
  • Couples
  • Dual Income Family
  • Families
  • Gen X
  • Government Employees
  • Intergenerational Families
  • Living in Retirement
  • Non-Traditional Clients
  • Parents
  • Single Women
  • Widow

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5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
March 8, 2025

We have had a wonderful experience with Townsend Financial Planning. From our first meeting with Melody and her team, I knew we had found someone who we could trust, and work diligently to help us work toward our financial goals. Grounded by strong values of service and stewardship, with a thorough knowledge of “tried and true” investment principles, Townsend sets themselves apart through the personal relationships they form with their clients to truly understand their needs. Can’t recommend them highly enough… we should all be so lucky to have someone like Melody and Nick guiding us through our big financial decisions and working toward our retirement goals.

Relationship to Financial Advisor:Current Client
Compensation:This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest:There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Paul Smith

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
March 6, 2025

I’ve entrusted management of my resources to Townsend Financial for years now and trust them implicitly . They have never failed to manage my accounts in a superb manner .They are like family and I appreciate all they do of me – They always provide the guidance I require and do it cheerfully and kindly – If you need help with all your financial decisions -you can not go wrong with Townsend Financial .

Relationship to Financial Advisor:Current Client
Compensation:This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest:There are no material conflicts of interest.
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barry shaffer

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
February 25, 2025

I am involved with decisions, and Melody et al are very transparent about account activities. Lots of graphs and explanations of what to expect from my investments. Regular update meetings are incredible, and I always leave feeling that they have it all under control and that I’m OK. It’s an honest organization with integrity and compassion.

Relationship to Financial Advisor:Current Client
Compensation:This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest:There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Don Granger

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✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
February 24, 2025

Just wanted to say Nic has done a nice job with my retirement account. Looking forward to working with him through the next few years!

Relationship to Financial Advisor:Current Client
Compensation:This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest:There are no material conflicts of interest.
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William Faulkner

Nick Bailey

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
February 22, 2025

Nick is always pleasant and is a pleasure to work with. Very smart and has helped us in growing our financial position. Highly recommend!

Relationship to Financial Advisor:Current Client
Compensation:This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest:There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Mary

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
February 22, 2025

Google would need to have (at least) 10 stars to approximate how I feel about Townsend Financial Planning (TFP). I have been with TFP since it opened and had been working with Melody Townsend from before that time. Thinking about finances can be very unsettling, but I have never had a moment of anxiety knowing the intelligence and empathy that Melody and her entire staff bring to every client. “With Planning Comes Peace” is the guiding commitment of TFP. You can count on it!

Relationship to Financial Advisor:Current Client
Compensation:This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest:There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Wendy Ann Miller

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
February 21, 2025

Townsend Financial Planning has given us nothing but wise and sound advice. They are very personable and have made our lives a lot less stressful by their careful and insightful planning. We are very pleased with Melody and her team. They’re the best!

Relationship to Financial Advisor:Current Client
Compensation:This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest:There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Toz

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
February 20, 2025

Relationship to Financial Advisor:Current Client
Compensation:This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest:There are no material conflicts of interest.
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William Davidson

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
February 20, 2025

Townsend Financial Planning has been a godsend for us. They helped us plan for retirement while we were working and are helping us navigate our retirement years with confidence. Everyone on the team is professional and makes us feel like we are the best hands!!

Relationship to Financial Advisor:Current Client
Compensation:This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest:There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Vatina Selby

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
February 20, 2025

We are very thankful for the wise advice and prudent guidance we receive from Townsend Financial Planning. There is no doubt our financial position is much better because of their close monitoring of our accounts and direction provided. We could not recommend them more highly.

Relationship to Financial Advisor:Current Client
Compensation:This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest:There are no material conflicts of interest.
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