Cumberland Trust, a Nashville-based independent trust company, announces Alyssa Mediate as Business Development Officer based in Knoxville, Tennessee. In this role, Mediate will work with Heather Savage, Senior Vice President and Business Development Officer, to expand Cumberland Trust’s reach in East Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Mediate will build relationships with the estate planning communities in these regions to connect individuals, families, and their financial, legal, and tax advisors with Cumberland Trust’s personalized trust solutions.
“Alyssa is an outstanding addition to the Cumberland Trust team. Her background in banking and law will be instrumental in bringing exceptional trust and estate administration services to more families,” said Michelle Diamond, Chief Development Officer.
Prior to joining Cumberland Trust, Mediate worked as Assistant Vice President, Commercial Banker at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in Pennsylvania advising clients on growth and operations, cash flow and efficiency, risk management, strategic guidance and capital, and wealth management. Previously, Alyssa served as a CARES Act Associate at Merrill Lynch, and clerked for First American Financial Corporation in their Commercial Services Division as well as Koch Industries.
“As Cumberland Trust continues to experience rapid growth, particularly in the Southeast, Alyssa will provide expertise to deepen the company’s relationships with financial advisors, attorneys, and tax professionals, while delivering our premier trust solutions to clients,” said Jennie Menzie, CEO and President.
Mediate holds a J.D. from the University of Toledo College of Law. Prior to earning her law degree, she received a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Economics from Northwood University in Midland, Michigan.
About Cumberland Trust
Cumberland Trust provides independent, personalized, high-touch trust and estate administration services—a unique solution for individuals and families seeking the expertise of a corporate trustee while retaining the flexibility to work with their chosen group of advisors. The company’s client-first services and directed trust platform have attracted more than $8 billion in assets under administration with ten offices serving families nationwide.