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Laura Russo, CFP®

Wealth and Fiduciary Planning Analyst

Laura provides strategic and holistic wealth planning advice to high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, executives, and their families to help them achieve personal and financial goals. She is responsible for reviewing and illustrating their current estate plans, identifying opportunities for enhancement, and modeling tax and estate planning strategies. Additionally, Laura creates and facilitates customized family workshops centered around wealth management. These workshops are designed to provide financial education to family members to help prepare them for future roles within the family.

Laura joined Wilmington Trust in 2020 through the bank’s Management Development Program. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial planning and wealth management with a minor in trust management from the University of Delaware, where she graduated magna cum laude. She is a CFP® professional having earned the Certified Financial Planner™ certification.

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