About
Brad Crawford is Principal and Chief Operating Officer of the Memphis office at Diversified Trust, where he oversees client relationship management and the operational leadership of the firm’s Memphis branch. His work focuses on delivering comprehensive financial services, including estate planning, investment management, and employee benefits, to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients within the Memphis region and beyond.
Brad has significant experience in finance, having previously held the role of Director of Finance at Lenny's Franchisor and worked as a Funding Analyst at FTN Financial before joining Diversified Trust in 2008. He draws on his expertise to advise on multi-asset investment portfolios, with a particular emphasis on private clients, closely held businesses, and estate planning strategies.
Brad holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Banking and Finance from the University of Mississippi, an MBA in Finance from the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, and specialized training in Financial Planning from New York University. He is recognized as a CFP® professional, underscoring his commitment to fiduciary standards and excellence in wealth and investment management.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diversified Trust | Principal | Sep 2008 to Present | Diversified Trust is an employee-owned comprehensive wealth management firm based in the Southeast with over $6.5 billion of client assets under management. Our clients include individuals, multi-gen... |
| Lenny's Franchisor | Director, Finance | Jun 2005 to Sep 2008 | — |
| FTN Financial | Funding Analyst | Jan 2005 to Jun 2005 | — |
Education
New York University
Financial Planning, Financial Planning and Services
2011 — 2012
Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee
Master of Business Administration, Finance
2003 — 2004
University of Mississippi - School of Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Banking and Finance
1999 — 2003
Skills & Expertise
Others at Diversified Trust Co. (42)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Principal | SC , United States | |
B Ben Hanson | Senior Associate | Winston-Salem, NC , United States |
B Bill Spitz | Principal | Nashville, TN , United States |
| Principal | Nashville, TN , United States | |
| Principal | Nashville, TN , United States | |
| Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager | Atlanta, GA , United States | |
C Cynthia Legette | Principal | SC , United States |
| Principal | Nashville, TN , United States | |
| Principal | Memphis, TN , United States | |
J Jack Dalrymple | Senior Associate | Nashville, TN , United States |