Avery Oaks

Avery Oaks is an experienced legal and financial professional currently serving as Vice President & Trust Officer for Estate Administration at Cumberland Trust since January 2022. Prior to this role, Avery worked as an Investment Advisor at Valor Financial Services and as an Associate Attorney at Brazil Clark, PLLC, focusing on estate planning, corporate law, and contracts. Avery began a legal career as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Judge Kathleen N. Gomes at Shelby County Probate Court. Earlier experience includes legal assistance roles at Teresa Hurst Attorney at Law and Dana Blake Attorney at Law. Avery holds a Doctor of Law (JD) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Memphis, and a dual major Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology and Criminology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.