History Of Kanaly

After working for more than 30 years as a bank trust officer and executive, E. Deane Kanaly created Kanaly Trust in 1975 with the hope of changing the way people take care of their financial affairs. Deane saw many successful people make a very good living. He also saw these friends, clients and business associates miss opportunities to make the most of their wealth due to lack of time, interest or knowledge. He wanted to develop a vehicle to provide comprehensive, objective financial guidance to these successful colleagues early in their lives. He hoped to help them capitalize on their wealth and therefore truly enjoy it. The purpose of Kanaly Trust is to provide you personal assistance in the planning and management of your financial affairs. This enables you to achieve a new dimension of freedom – financial freedom. Deane also dedicated his company to remaining free from any conflict of interest and meeting your needs solely in your best interest. His family members also play a key role in the company. His wife, Ginger, served as the company’s bookkeeper in the early years and serves on the board of directors to this day. Deane and Ginger’s sons Steve, Jeff and Drew have grown with the business and hold leadership roles within the company and on its board of directors.

 

Today, Deane's original vision still endures at Kanaly Trust. The company now employs over 60 associates in Houston and manages approximately $2 billion in assets. In addition to asset management, Kanaly Trust provides complete financial planning and trust/estate services to families, individuals and estates. The company serves as trustee or executor for estates totaling more than $2.5 billion and works closely with clients in more than 42 states and eight countries. The firm is independent of any banking or corporate relationships and does not promote specific financial products or services. Deane Kanaly’s innovative idea has played an important role in the direction of the financial services industry. Today, there are nearly 100 independent trust companies nationwide due in part to Deane’s inspiration of bettering the financial planning profession and taking care of clients.