Rather & Kittrell, Inc. - Investment Advisers

About Rather & Kittrell, Inc.

Rather & Kittrell, Inc. is an investment adviser headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee. The firm was launched in 2000 by Lytle Rather and Chris Kittrell, and it began as a two-desk business before growing into a registered investment advisory firm. It describes itself as a fiduciary financial advisory firm, meaning its advisers have a legal and ethical obligation to act in their clients' best interest. The firm serves individuals, families and businesses, with a focus on helping clients through major life transitions such as retirement, business sales and divorce. The firm offers two main service areas: private wealth management, which looks at a client's full financial position with a view to protecting and passing on their legacy, and corporate retirement plan services for employers. It also provides financial planning covering investments, taxes, retirement and estate matters. The firm reports regulatory assets under management of $2.25 billion and 32 employees. It is one of the investment advisers in Tennessee listed in the directory of US investment advisers. The firm was included in the 2025 CNBC Financial Advisor 100 ranking. The firm states that it did not pay a fee to be listed and that the ranking is not a measure of investment performance. Its website lists a team that includes principals, senior and associate advisers, client service staff, a portfolio manager and marketing personnel.

Key Facts

Assets Under Management

$2.25B

Employees

32

SEC File Number

801-66996