My Story

Kyle Killett joined the Nashville Legacy Group with a diverse business background, having previously owned and operated his own small business as well as holding business development and relationship management positions in manufacturing, software, and healthcare industries. With these prior experiences, Kyle understands the priorities and issues inherent in small business ownership and works with our clients to address such needs.

Kyle holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Memphis, a MBA from the Jack C. Massey Graduate School of Business at Belmont University, and recently earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor, CRPC® designation. The CRPC® is a graduate-level designation program for experienced financial advisors who wish to offer more comprehensive advice to individual clients for both their pre- and post-retirement needs.

Kyle is an Ambassador with the Williamson County Chamber of Commerce and regularly volunteers his time for Daystar Counseling Ministries, Nashville Rescue Mission, and Room at the Inn. Kyle and his wife Mary attend West End Community Church in Nashville and have four children.
Securities Agent: NY, OK, MS, AL, VA, NC, KY, SC, MN, MT, AZ, AR, MI, IL, GA, TN, OH, FL, CT, TX, NH, MO, ME, CA, MD, IN, CO; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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Our Relationship
We will:
• Ask the right questions to maintain a thorough understanding of your financial goals
• Update your financial information as your situation changes and your needs evolve
• Communicate with you regularly regarding changes to your portfolio and economic conditions
• Understand and monitor your investment risk and its alignment to your investment time frame
• Carefully explain all recommended financial strategies and solutions
• Meet with you regularly to discuss next steps in the Legacy Process as your life unfolds
• Act as your primary financial advisor
• Work hand-in-hand with your trusted advisors when situations warrant
• Treat you with the utmost respect and professionalism

Invest In Your Dreams

Ownership of a business can represent years, sometimes decades of hard work and commitment. Nevertheless, business owners are often unfamiliar with the complexities and preparation that go into a successful strategy. From starting a business from the ground up to sale, I can help you develop and execute on a successful strategy. Let’s connect if you would like to learn more.

Retire with Confidence

I can help you map a comprehensive retirement plan that dynamically adjusts investing strategies based on the different stages of your life and accounts for your investing preferences, legacy goals and important life events. Let’s connect if you would like to learn more about how I can help you retire with confidence:

    In the Press

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    Awards
    Caren Williams has been recognized in numerous financial publications.

    - Forbes Magazine's Top Women Wealth Advisor 2020
    - Forbes Magazine’s Best in State Advisors 2019, 2020, and 2021
    - Working Mother Magazine’s Top Wealth Advisor Moms 2019 and 2020
    Events
    The events that we present to our clients are engaging and educational. By offering these periodic events, we hope to help facilitate greater financial understanding and promote ongoing, meaningful conversations.
    4-part “Women & Wealth” Series:
    - Saving & Budgeting 101
    - Fixed Income Investing (Bonds)
    - Equity Investing (Stocks)
    - Putting It All Together & Planning For Your Future
    Financial Wellness Series:
    - Risk Tolerance & Investment Allocation
    - Planning & Managing Retirement Income
    - Debt Management
    - Risk Management (disability, long-term care, life, health)
    - Estate Planning Strategies & Directives
    Women, Wealth & Wellness:
    - Nutritional Wellness
    - Physical Wellness
    - Financial Wellness

    Contact Ellie Ivancich at (615) 665-4740 or email ellie.ivancich@ms.com to learn about upcoming events.
    Disclosure(s):
    2020 Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors & Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In- State (formerly referred to as Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors, Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors)
    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2020). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in Sept of year prior to the issuance of the award.

    2019, 2020, and 2021 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2019, 2020, and 2021). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.

    2019 and 2020 Working Mother Magazine & SHOOK Research's Top Wealth Advisor Moms
    Source: Workingmother.com (Awarded October 2019 and 2020). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month period concluding in Mar of the year the award was given.

    WORKPLACE FINANCIAL BENEFITS WITH MORGAN STANLEY AT WORK

    Our mission is to help your company elevate your workplace financial benefits—helping you to attract and retain top talent. Our end-to-end solutions support your company and employees at any stage of growth through a powerful combination of modern technology, insightful guidance, and dedicated service.

      Equity Solutions

      Equity ownership is a powerful motivator. Streamline equity management through our leading-edge technology and provide global audit-ready reporting and insights, alongside customizable participant experiences to engage and educate your employees on how to make the most of their benefits. Our global solutions support private and public companies at any stage of growth.

      • Equity Administration and Financial Reporting
      • Liquidity Events
      • 409A Valuation Services and Cap Table Management

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      Retirement

      For your employees, retirement is more than a date in the future—it's a milestone that takes time, hard work, and the right tools. Through our consultative process, we strive to assist with the management of your fiduciary responsibilities and risk, simplify plan management, and help you improve retirement readiness for your employees.

      • Defined Contribution Consulting
      • Solutions-Oriented Plans
      • Fiduciary Investment Oversight

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      Deferred Compensation

      Access a range of Nonqualified Deferred Compensation plan services or pick the ones that best fit your needs. We provide recordkeeping and plan design, portfolio construction services, and plan education for your executive talent. We help you determine the appropriate plan design and inform a funding strategy through a needs-based assessment and consultative approach.

      Services include:

      • Recordkeeping and Plan Design
      • Portfolio Construction
      • Wealth Management Services
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      Executive Services

      Our dedicated team provides concierge-level support for your executives' equity compensation plans, from 10b5-1 trading plans to form filing related to Rule 144 transactions, to access to wealth management and tax-optimization strategies, so helping them navigate their complex financial needs with greater confidence and certainty:

      • Equity Compensation Services
      • Equity Award Analysis
      • Specialized Solutions
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      Saving and Giving

      Saving and Giving benefits can make a real difference in your employees' lives as they can support the things that matter most to them—like saving for education and repaying student loans. Show that you are committed to your employees' priorities with leading-edge solutions that help them chart a path toward financial well-being.

      • College Savings
      • Student Loan Repayment and Refinancing
      • Charitable Giving
      Learn more
      Financial Wellness

      We offer Financial Wellness with every solution we provide. Through a powerful combination of education, digital tools and guidance, Financial Wellness is designed to address the unique needs of your employees and empower their financial journey at every stage. Give your employees the confidence to take charge of their finances.

      • Financial Education
      • Digital Tools
      • Financial Guidance

      Learn more

    Location

    3102 West End Ave
    Ste 200
    Nashville, TN 37203
    US
    Direct:
    (615) 665-4742(615) 665-4742
    Wealth Management
    Global Investment Office

    Portfolio Insights

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    Equity Compensation

    Helping you make the most of your equity awards and better understand how it may fit into your your larger financial picture – today and tomorrow.

    • Vesting events
    • Option expirations
    • Restricted stock units
    • Tax implications

    Retirement

    Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
    • 401(k) Rollovers
    • IRA Plans
    • Retirement income strategies
    • Retirement plan participants
    • Annuities
    4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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    4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

    Discover how planning for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can help you fund future needs and support loved ones.

    Investing

    Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
    • Asset Management
    • Wealth Planning
    • Traditional Investments
    • Alternative Investments
    • Impact Investing
    2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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    2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

    Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

    Family

    Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
    • Estate Planning Strategies
    • 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
    • Long Term Care Insurance
    • Special Needs Planning
    • Trust Services
    Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse
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    Taking Control of Your Finances After Death of a Spouse

    Financial planning after a divorce or death can be trying, but with the right approach and the right advice you can turn a difficult situation into empowerment.

    Business Planning

    Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
    • Succession Planning
    • Business Planning
    • Qualified Retirement Plans
    Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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    Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

    Selling your business can mean big changes for your life, both personally and financially. Know how to make the most of your windfall.

    Philanthropy

    Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
    • Endowments
    • Foundations
    • Donor Advised Funds
    • Impact Investing
    Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 
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    Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 

    There’s more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here’s one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.

    Financial Wellness

    Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
    • Reduce employee stress,
    • Improve retention and engagement, and
    • Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
    The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce
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    The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce

    In the face of turbulent markets, the word “resilience” may be top of mind. Broadly speaking, resilience is the ability to “bounce back” when encountering life’s inevitable challenges.
    Ready to start a conversation? Contact Kyle Killett today.
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