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Ethan Nicholas
Financial advisor at Rather & Kittrell
Ethan Nicholas is a fiduciary financial advisor in Knoxville, Tennessee, registered since Feb 2026. Ethan joined Rather & Kittrell in 2026, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm is paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.
One of 802 advisors with offices in Knoxville, and one of 698 fiduciaries.
At a glance
ExperienceNew to the profession (since Feb 2026)
How that compares ?New to the profession
Office11905 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee, Commissions
Typical client at the firm ?$1.29 million
Advisors at the firm20
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Rather & Kittrell
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersOther services
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Licenses
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Series 65Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Career
- Feb 2026 – nowRather & Kittrell, Inc.Current firm
Questions to ask Ethan
Tailored to Ethan’s registration and firm.
- Who on your team supports you, and who reviews the recommendations you make?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Ethan
How do I contact Ethan?
Call Rather & Kittrell at 865-218-8400 and ask for Ethan Nicholas. Ethan works from the Knoxville, TN office.
How long has Ethan been a financial advisor?
Ethan is new to the profession, registered since Feb 2026, and holds 1 license.
What licenses does Ethan hold?
Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Ethan a fiduciary?
Ethan is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Ethan paid?
Rather & Kittrell reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Ethan for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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