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If we take care of our clients, our business will take care of itself.

Lytle Rather and Chris Kittrell

It all began

When two guys shared a commitment to what seemed to them like some pretty obvious ideas about money – how client relationships, trust, and guidance were more important than “selling” for short term gain. Put simply, “If we take care of our clients, our business will take care of itself.”

It struck a nerve.

Lytle Rather and Chris Kittrell launched RK in 2000 in Knoxville, TN. Based on the steadfast belief that “people come first,” a two-desk business has grown into a registered investment advisory firm that serves successful individuals, families, and businesses managing the transitions that inherently come with money.

Life is All About Transitions

At RK, we walk beside our clients as they navigate life’s transitions. Hear the stories of how we’ve helped others and how we can help you.
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Chris Kittrell on The Sale of a Business

Chris Kittrell | 1:17
Lytle Rather on Retirement

Lytle Rather CFP®, AIF® | 1:45
Amanda Howerton on Divorce

Amanda Howerton CFP® | 1:11
Tim Eichhorn on Inheritance

Tim Eichhorn | 1:24
Lytle Rather on the Death of a Spouse

Lytle Rather CFP®, AIF® | 1:34

Financial Planners, Knoxville

Rather & Kittrell is a Knoxville-based fiduciary financial advisory firm providing private wealth management and corporate retirement plan services, helping clients navigate major life transitions such as retirement, business sales, and divorce.

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What Makes Us Different

What is a Fiduciary?

As a fiduciary, we have an obligation to do what’s best for you.
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How we handle our major life transitions.

We follow a proven process to help clients deal with life’s inevitable changes.
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Our Wealth Management Formula.

We’ve developed a three-part formula that considers every facet of your unique financial position.
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Meet the Team

Any business is only as good as its people. Our team is at the core of what makes RK so special.

Meet the RK Team
Lytle Rather

Helping you to make a better life.

Lytle Rather
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