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LEE DANNER & BASS INC

SEC Registered

Preserving your future ™

NASHVILLE, TNhttps://leedannerbass.com615-244-7775
Assets Under Management
$1B–$5B
Year Founded
1988
Employees
11
Office Locations
1 office
Total Accounts
1020

About the firm

Founded in 1988, Lee, Danner & Bass, Inc. is an independent investment advisory firm based in Nashville, Tennessee, managing more than $2.2 billion in assets. The firm specializes in crafting customized portfolios using individual stocks and bonds, with portfolio managers averaging more than 28 years of investment experience each.

Firm Focus

Client segments reported on the firm's SEC Form ADV — applies to all advisors at the firm.

High Net WorthPension/Profit Sharing

Areas of expertise

Wealth ManagementInvestment ManagementPortfolio ManagementRetirement PlanningWealth PreservationIndividual Stocks And BondsTax-efficient ManagementFinancial Advisory

Services

Wealth management, investment management, customized portfolio construction using individual stocks and bonds, retirement planning, wealth preservation, and wealth growth strategies.

Who they serve

Individuals, foundations, and retirement clients seeking wealth management and investment advisory services.

Client segmentClientsAssets managed
Individuals (Non-HNW)0$0
High Net Worth Individuals959$1.7B
Investment Companies0
Pooled Investment Vehicles0$0
Pension/Profit Sharing Plans0$0
Charitable Organizations3$5.5M
State/Municipal Entities49
Insurance Companies0
Sovereign Wealth Funds0
Corporations0$0

40 total clients reported on Form ADV.

Leadership

Francis Marion Bass
CHAIRMAN/ DIRECTOR
Ernest Nmn Williams
VICE PRESIDENT/ DIRECTOR
Mark Bryan Smith
CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/ SECRETARY/ TREASURER/ DIRECTOR
Lawson Coffee Allen
PRESIDENT/ DIRECTOR
Francis Marion Bass
VICE-PRESIDENT/ DIRECTOR

Office locations

1 office in 1 state
TN
NASHVILLEHQ

Advisors at this firm

6 advisors in the directory

Regulatory & compliance

CRD number
#111002
SEC Number
801-30924
Disciplinary History
No
Fee Model & Minimums
Model: AUM
Asset tierAnnual rate
First $2,000,0000.75%
Next $3,000,0000.60%
Over $5,000,0000.50%

Data as of March 30, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

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