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Rather & Kittrell, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$1,268,092,381

Clients

982

38% high-net worth

Advisors

18

of 32 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

55

Typical

Average account size

$1,291,336

About

Rather & Kittrell provides wealth management, financial planning, limited consulting, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals (including high-net-worth clients), pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates and charitable organizations. The firm offers both discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management, written financial plans, and ERISA retirement-plan services with options to serve as a 3(21) adviser or a discretionary 3(38) investment manager.

The firm’s investment approach emphasizes globally diversified, multi‑asset-class model portfolios built under a Tiered Discipline framework and guided by Modern Portfolio Theory, with eleven model allocations that range from capital preservation to aggressive growth. RKI typically implements portfolios using low‑cost, broadly diversified mutual funds and ETFs, targets factor exposures such as small/value premiums, and assigns clients to models after a documented risk‑profiling process overseen by an investment committee.

Distinctive disclosures in the brochure include that certain RKI associates are licensed insurance agents who may receive commission compensation when insurance products are sold, and that RKI is majority‑owned by RK Holdings which also owns Tennessee Pension Administrators (TPA), an affiliated third‑party administrator whose relationship can result in referrals and shared economic benefit when serving retirement-plan clients. The firm reports approximately $1,300,542,294 in discretionary assets and $951,754,160 in non‑discretionary assets (about $2.25 billion total), discloses use of separate account managers and third‑party providers, and notes potential reimbursements for due‑diligence trips and incentive compensation for new client relationships.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Consulting

Expertise

Wealth management

Occupation focus

Retired Founder/Business Owner

Demographic focus

Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964) Mid-Career Professionals

Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning fixed fees typically range from $500 to $15,000

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 1.25% $500,000 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,000 - $5,000,000: 0.75% $5,000,000 - $10,000,000: 0.50% $10,000,000 - $25,000,000: 0.25% $25,000,000+: Negotiable

Commissions

Insurance commissions earned by associates for selling insurance products, separate from advisory fees

Project-based

Hourly fees for financial planning and consulting services range from $100 to $300

Other

Account minimum: $500,000 Fee-only: Financial planning fixed fees range from $500 to $15,000; hourly rates from $100 to $300

Main office location

Rather & Kittrell, Inc.

11905 Kingston Pike

Knoxville TN 37934, United States

Number of offices

2

Most active in

Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · New Hampshire · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas · Virginia

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Chase B

Series 65

Knoxville, TN

Rather & Kittrell, Inc.

Chase Burton is a financial advisor at Rather & Kittrell, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked in various roles including at the University of Tennessee and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of finance, he owns a sole proprietorship focused on pressure washing services. Rather & Kittrell, Inc. provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm uses globally diversified, multi-asset class model portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and manages approximately $1.855 billion in assets.

Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964) Mid-Career Professionals
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William E

Series 63, Series 66

Knoxville, TN

Rather & Kittrell, Inc.

William Eichhorn is a financial advisor at Rather & Kittrell, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Rather & Kittrell since 2005 and previously worked at Securities Service Network, Inc. from 2004 to 2020. Eichhorn serves as a board member for the Marine Corps Association and the East Tennessee Veterans Memorial Association, and he is involved in several local nonprofit and community organizations. Rather & Kittrell, Inc. provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm uses globally diversified, multi-asset class model portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964) Mid-Career Professionals
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Daniel M

CFP®

Knoxville, TN

Rather & Kittrell, Inc.

Daniel Maupin is a CFP® professional with six years at Rather & Kittrell, Inc. and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Rather & Kittrell, he worked with Remax Real Estate for one year and spent several years as a student. Rather & Kittrell, Inc. provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs globally diversified, multi-asset class model portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and manages approximately $1.855 billion in assets.

Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964) Mid-Career Professionals
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Chase K

CFP®

Knoxville, TN

Rather & Kittrell, Inc.

Chase Kerby is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Rather & Kittrell, Inc. since 2018. Prior to joining Rather & Kittrell, he worked at Travelers for five years. He is also a board member of the Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding, a nonprofit that uses horse therapy to assist individuals with disabilities or those at risk. Rather & Kittrell, Inc. provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs globally diversified, multi-asset class model portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964) Mid-Career Professionals
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Samuel P

CFP®, CFA®

Knoxville, TN

Rather & Kittrell, Inc.

Samuel Paganelli is a CFP® and CFA® at Rather & Kittrell, Inc. in Knoxville, TN, with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Rather & Kittrell in 2021, he worked at the Tennessee Valley Authority for three years and at the University of Tennessee for four years. Rather & Kittrell, Inc. provides wealth management, financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm uses globally diversified, multi-asset class model portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory, managing approximately $1.855 billion across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964) Mid-Career Professionals
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Lytle R

CFP®, Series 63

Knoxville, TN

Rather & Kittrell, Inc.

Lytle Rather is a financial advisor at Rather & Kittrell, Inc. in Knoxville, TN, holding CFP® and Series 63 credentials with 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Rather & Kittrell since 2000 and spent 19 years at Securities Service Network, Inc. Rather serves on the board of the Historic Tennessee Theatre Foundation and is treasurer of the Virtue Cemetery Board. Rather & Kittrell, Inc. provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional entities. The firm employs globally diversified, multi-asset class model portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964) Mid-Career Professionals
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Paul H

CFP®, Series 66

Knoxville, TN

Rather & Kittrell, Inc.

Paul Hall is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Rather & Kittrell, Inc. since 2002. His prior work includes roles at Securities Service Network, Inc. and The Todd Greene Agency. He is also an author of a book titled *Beyond the White Coat - Wealth Management for Physicians in Turbulent Times* and serves on the board of the Lift Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Rather & Kittrell, Inc. provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm employs globally diversified, multi-asset class model portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and manages approximately $1.855 billion in assets.

Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964) Mid-Career Professionals
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Nathan M

Series 65

Knoxville, TN

Rather & Kittrell, Inc.

Nathan Miller is a financial advisor at Rather & Kittrell, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has previously worked at S.E.E.D. Planning Group LLC and Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Nathan has also been involved in roles with the University of Tennessee and local educational institutions. Rather & Kittrell, Inc. provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs globally diversified, multi-asset class model portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and manages approximately $1.855 billion in assets.

Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964) Mid-Career Professionals
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Christian K

Series 63

Knoxville, TN

Rather & Kittrell, Inc.

Christian Kittrell is a financial advisor at Rather & Kittrell, Inc. in Knoxville, Tennessee, with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Rather & Kittrell since 2000 and previously worked at Securities Service Network, Inc. from 2001 to 2017. Kittrell serves on the board of the Historic Tennessee Theatre Foundation, a local nonprofit organization. Rather & Kittrell, Inc. provides wealth management, financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs globally diversified, multi-asset class model portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and manages approximately $1.855 billion in assets for over 1,100 clients.

Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964) Mid-Career Professionals
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Hannah W

CFP®, Series 66

Knoxville, TN

Rather & Kittrell, Inc.

Hannah Whatley is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Rather & Kittrell, Inc. since 2021. She previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company Inc. Whatley serves on the boards of Family Promise, a nonprofit focused on preventing family homelessness, and the Historic Tennessee Theatre Foundation. Rather & Kittrell, Inc. provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs globally diversified, multi-asset class model portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964) Mid-Career Professionals
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James S

CFP®, Series 66

Knoxville, TN

Rather & Kittrell, Inc.

James Slagle IV is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Rather & Kittrell, Inc. since 2012. He previously worked with Securities Service Network from 2012 to 2017. Slagle serves on the Finance Committee of the Trinity Health Foundation and is set to chair the committee in 2025. Rather & Kittrell, Inc. provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.855 billion in assets using globally diversified, multi-asset class model portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory.

Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964) Mid-Career Professionals
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Ethan N

Series 65

Knoxville, TN

Rather & Kittrell, Inc.

Ethan Nicholas is a financial advisor at Rather & Kittrell, Inc. with a Series 65 designation and one year of experience. His background includes roles at The League of Angels and City Hills Church, as well as involvement with University of Tennessee Football and prior work in the stone and tile industry. Rather & Kittrell, Inc. provides wealth management, financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs globally diversified, multi-asset class portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and manages approximately $1.855 billion in assets.

Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964) Mid-Career Professionals
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Darrien R

Series 66

Knoxville, TN

Rather & Kittrell, Inc.

Darrien Reasonover is a financial advisor at Rather & Kittrell, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Silver Oak Securities Inc. and several roles outside the financial sector, including positions in the hospitality industry and education. Rather & Kittrell, Inc. provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm employs globally diversified, multi-asset class model portfolios grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and manages approximately $1.855 billion in assets.

Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964) Mid-Career Professionals
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Collin I

Series 65

Knoxville, TN

Rather & Kittrell, Inc.

Collin Ironside is a financial advisor at Rather & Kittrell, Inc. with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Rather & Kittrell, he worked at Virginia Military Institute and spent five years in secondary education. Rather & Kittrell, Inc. provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm uses globally diversified, multi-asset class model portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and manages approximately $1.855 billion in assets.

Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964) Mid-Career Professionals
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Thomas B

CFP®

Knoxville, TN

Rather & Kittrell, Inc.

Thomas Beahn III is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Rather & Kittrell, Inc. since 2024. Prior to this, he worked at Sycamore Financial Planning and has experience in education through roles at Clemson University and a high school. He also maintains a sole proprietorship as an insurance agent. Rather & Kittrell, Inc. provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm employs globally diversified, multi-asset class model portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964) Mid-Career Professionals
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