Top trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) financial advisors in Nevada
The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.
You might need an advisor skilled in trust structures if you're planning to transfer wealth while minimizing taxes or want to protect assets for future generations. Without deep knowledge of trusts like GRATs (grantor retained annuity trusts) or IDGTs (intentionally defective grantor trusts), you risk setting up arrangements that don't meet your estate goals or trigger unexpected tax consequences.
- Trust type suitability. Confirm how they determine which trust fits your financial and family situation best, not just defaulting to common options.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they navigate gift and estate tax rules specific to each trust type to avoid surprises.
- Flexibility and control. Understand how they balance your desire for control with the trust’s legal requirements and potential benefits.
- Coordination with estate planning. Check how they integrate trusts with your overall estate documents to ensure consistency and effectiveness.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Scott M
Series 63, Series 65
Incline Village, NV
Merrill
Scott Macdonald's expertise in trust structures, including GRATs, IDGTs, and revocable trusts, is complemented by his 38 years of experience and focus on special needs and elder care planning, making him well-suited for complex trust arrangements in Nevada. As a seasoned advisor at Merrill, a large firm, he offers managed strategies with a 1.10% AUM fee and collaborates closely with legal and caregiving professionals, distinguishing him from others by his specialized team and comprehensive estate planning approach.
Experience: 39 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Michael J
Series 63, Series 65
Manhattan Beach, CA
Jeppson Wealth Management, LLC
Michael Jeppson specializes in trust structures such as GRATs, IDGTs, and revocable trusts, making him well-equipped to assist with complex estate planning needs in Nevada. With 40 years of experience, he offers flat-fee and asset-based pricing through his independent firm, Jeppson Wealth Management, which serves high-net-worth clients and integrates wealth management with charitable giving and retirement planning.
Experience: 41 years
Avg account: $754,653
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Keith V
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Pasadena, CA
Fidelity
Keith Vance specializes in trust structures such as GRATs, IDGTs, and revocable trusts, making him well-equipped to assist with complex wealth transfer and estate planning needs in Nevada. With 32 years of experience at Fidelity, a large firm, he offers multi-generational wealth transfer expertise and collaborates with a team of specialists, providing a comprehensive approach that distinguishes him from advisors with narrower focuses or smaller firm resources.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $234,793
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