Southeastern Trust adds Nashville office

Nearly three years after Atlantic Capital Bank spun off the Southeastern Trust Co. in Chattanooga, the growing Tennessee-chartered trust company is opening a second office in Nashville.

Britt Messer, chief investment officer of Southeastern Trust, will lead the new 2-person office in Nashville.

“This is an opportunity for us to serve our clients in a more hands-on manner as well as invest in the growing, unique community that is Nashville,” said Messer, who has served as an investment manager in Nashville for the past 12 years. “We value proximity to our clients in order to provide the best service possible. Our commitment to our clients is evident in all that we do, and I believe our new office offers an even greater client experience.”

Southeastern Trust Co. currently manages more than $500 million of assets, or double the amount the trust had when it split off as a separate company in 2018 from Atlantic Capital Bank. The company offers family office services such as trust and estate administration, investment management, real estate management, and bill pay.

Bart Rolen, CEO of Southeastern Trust, said the employees of the boutique private wealth management firm “continue to prove themselves to be an invaluable partner to each of our clients. As we join the Nashville community, we will expand on the vision of serving our clients with great care, vast expertise and tailored solutions,” he said.