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Cynthia Legette

Principal at Diversified Trust Co.

SC , United States

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

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Diversified TrustPrincipalJul 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 ManagementPrivate Client ManagerNov 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 CarolinaAssistant Vice PresidentAug 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

Trusts
Real Estate Financing
Estate Tax Planning
Private Banking
Lending Solutions
Credit
Loans
Private Wealth Management
Banking
Estate Planning
Financial Planning
Wealth Management Services
Series 7
Strategic Financial Planning
Wealth Management
Mergers & Acquisitions
Retirement Planning
Development
Team Building
Investments
Microsoft Excel
Business Analysis
Mergers and Acquisitions

Others at Diversified Trust Co. (42)

NameRoleLocation
Ashley Thiem
Ashley Thiem
PrincipalSC , United States
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Ben Hanson
Senior AssociateWinston-Salem, NC , United States
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Bill Spitz
PrincipalNashville, TN , United States
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Brad Crawford
PrincipalMemphis, TN , United States
Cameron Simmons
Cameron Simmons
PrincipalNashville, TN , United States
Carol Womack
Carol Womack
PrincipalNashville, TN , United States
Charles Wilson
Charles Wilson
Senior Vice President, Portfolio ManagerAtlanta, GA , United States
Frank Benton
Frank Benton
PrincipalNashville, TN , United States
Hadley Miller
Hadley Miller
PrincipalMemphis, TN , United States
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Jack Dalrymple
Senior AssociateNashville, TN , United States
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