For Professional Advisors
As an independent trust company, we focus on trust and estate administration services, while collaborating with you.
Financial advisors, accountants, and attorneys need a collaborative, non-competitive trust solution for their clients. Our advisor-friendly commitment assures families receive superior service.
Why Choose Us
No Conflicts Of Interest
We focus solely on trust and estate administration so that financial advisors, accountants, and attorneys can focus on what they do best.
Specialized Knowledge and Focused Administration
Our team is experienced in handling specialized trusts, illiquid assets, and navigating complex family dynamics with diplomacy and respect.
Hands-on, Personalized Support
Our dedicated staff have the time and attention to make sure our mutual clients receive unmatched support, education, and care when they need it most.
Our Services
$8,000,000,000+
In assets under administration.
1,000+ Families
Preserving and protecting their legacies with our guidance.
800+ Advisors
Collaborating with us on behalf of their clients.
10 Offices Across
6 States
Serving clients nationwide.
120+ Employees
Delivering premier trust and estate administration.
Do you need a collaborative trust team?
Our Team-Based Approach
Using the directed trust framework, professional advisors are named, often by the family or beneficiaries, to handle specific duties and responsibilities based on that individual’s specialty. The resulting team of experts then works together to provide the beneficiary with care and expertise, ensuring optimal management and administration of the trust or estate.
Estate Planning Attorney
- Advises family
- Drafts and updates documents
Financial Advisor
- Investment management
- Financial planning strategy
- Holds custody of liquid assets
Accountant
- Prepares trust and/or estate tax return
- Advises family on tax laws and implications
Cumberland Trust
- Education
- Administration and distributions
- Record-keeping and reporting
- Premier client service
Conveniently Headquartered in Trust-Friendly Tennessee
With a connected team of 120+ experts at your service in 10 offices nationwide.
Resources and Insights
The Collaborative Directed Trustee/Financial Advisory Relationship
As a directed trustee, we do not offer investment management services; therefore, we do not compete with financial
What are Charitable Trusts?
Charitable trusts can have tax benefits for philanthropic families or individuals who wish to donate to charitable organizations.
What is a Directed Trustee? How Can They Provide Better Service to Families?
Over the past several decades, many states have worked to update trust legislation. One of the resulting benefits