Erin Buchanan

Erin is a Trust Administrator in our Nashville office. In this role she supports the trust administration team in managing complex fiduciary relationships and supporting development efforts while providing high-touch service. Erin coordinates with internal and external partners to facilitate account transfers, manage distributions, and execute client investment directives.

Prior to joining Pendleton Square, Erin spent three years at Pinnacle Financial Partners on the investment banking team. She supported the execution of mergers and acquisitions, capital raises, and strategic advisory engagements for family-owned businesses throughout the Southeast. Her role required close collaboration with business owners and coordination with financial advisors, attorneys, accountants, and buyers to ensure a seamless execution of the transaction.  She also previously spent six years at PwC in both Chicago and Nashville. There, she performed annual audit procedures for large companies as well as for clients involved in complex transactions, including IPOs, carve-outs, and acquisitions. Her experience included executing comprehensive audit procedures and navigating highly technical reporting and transaction related matters.

A Nashville native, Erin earned a Bachelor of Administration in Accounting with a concentration in Finance from Saint Mary’s College (Notre Dame, Indiana). She is actively involved in the Junior League of Nashville and serves as an alumnae class representative for her high school alma mater. In her free time, Erin enjoys trying new restaurants and traveling with her husband and daughter.