About
Cynthia M. Legette is a Principal and Relationship Manager at Diversified Trust's Charleston, South Carolina office, where she leverages her extensive experience in wealth management to oversee client relationships and deliver comprehensive investment solutions. She specializes in serving high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients, focusing on complex financial strategies including investment management, trust and estate planning, and family office services.
Prior to joining Diversified Trust in 2022, Cynthia had a distinguished career in private wealth management, spending over two decades as a Private Client Manager at U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management, and earlier as Assistant Vice President at The Bank of South Carolina. Her background includes deep expertise in portfolio management, multigenerational wealth transfer, and client advisory for diversified asset classes such as equities, fixed income, and alternative investments.
Cynthia holds a Master of Business Administration from The Citadel and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the College of Charleston. She is recognized within the industry for her client-centric approach and for building long-term financial strategies tailored to the needs of families and institutions. Her leadership in opening Diversified Trust’s Charleston office and sustained excellence in client service are significant contributions to the region’s private wealth sector.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diversified Trust | Principal | Jul 2022 to Present | Cynthia is a Relationship Manager and Principal in the Charleston office, where she brings years of experience serving the complex financial needs and priorities of high and ultra-high net worth indiv... |
| U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management | Private Client Manager | Nov 1999 to Jul 2022 | Cynthia was a Senior Vice President and Private Client Manager at Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust). Decades of experience with high-net-worth individuals and families allowed her to advise fa... |
| The Bank of South Carolina | Assistant Vice President | Aug 1992 to Oct 1999 | — |
Education
The Citadel
Masters, Business Administration
1996 — 1998
College of Charleston
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance, General
1989 — 1993
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 |
B Brad Crawford | Principal | Memphis, TN , United States |
| Principal | Nashville, TN , United States | |
| Principal | Nashville, TN , United States | |
| Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager | Atlanta, GA , United States | |
| Principal | Nashville, TN , United States | |
| Principal | Memphis, TN , United States | |
J Jack Dalrymple | Senior Associate | Nashville, TN , United States |