CFP®-certified, trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) financial advisors
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 a trust structures advisor if you're planning to transfer wealth efficiently or protect assets through specialized trusts like GRATs (grantor retained annuity trusts) or IDGTs (intentionally defective grantor trusts). Without focused knowledge, advisors can overlook key tax implications or trust terms that affect your estate plan's success.
- Trust type expertise. Confirm the advisor understands the nuances between GRATs, IDGTs, and revocable trusts, as each serves different estate and tax goals.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they handle gift and estate tax consequences tied to these trusts to avoid unexpected liabilities.
- Coordination with estate planning. Ensure they work closely with your attorney to align trust terms with your overall estate strategy.
- Long-term trust management. Inquire about their approach to monitoring and adjusting trusts as laws and family situations change.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Justin K
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Savannah, GA
The Fiduciary Group
Justin Kohler's 12 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle complex trust structures like GRATs, IDGTs, and revocable trusts, aligning with the needs of clients focused on specialized estate planning. Operating from The Fiduciary Group in Savannah, GA, he serves high-net-worth clients with a flat-fee and AUM-based fee structure, offering discretionary investment management and access to diverse financial solutions through Focus Financial Partners, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower service scopes.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $2,281,385
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Clark G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Overland Park, KS
Visionary Wealth Advisors, LLC
Clark Gay's 24 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle complex trust structures like GRATs, IDGTs, and revocable trusts, ensuring attention to tax implications and estate coordination. Operating from Visionary Wealth Advisors, he offers flat-fee financial planning ranging from $500 to $15,000 and employs a multi-advisor team approach with investment strategies grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower scopes or fee models.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $818,786
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Ryan B
CFP®, Series 66
Boston, MA
Fidelity
Ryan Boland's expertise in trust structures, including GRATs, IDGTs, and revocable trusts, is supported by his CFP® certification and over two decades of combined experience as an attorney and financial professional. Based in Boston and affiliated with Fidelity, a large firm, he offers clients access to extensive resources and a team-based approach, distinguishing him from advisors with less institutional support or narrower specialties.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Charles B
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Nicholasville, KY
Spectrum Financial Alliance, Ltd., L.L.C.
Charles Buckley is well-equipped to assist with trust structures like GRATs, IDGTs, and revocable trusts, leveraging over 30 years of experience and CFP® certification to navigate complex estate and tax considerations. His firm, Spectrum Financial Alliance, offers flat-fee estate and trust planning subscription services, serving a diverse clientele including high-net-worth individuals and trusts, and employs both fundamental and technical investment strategies for ongoing asset management.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $1,206,253
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Deborah S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Houston, TX
Stavis Wealth Transfer Solutions
Deborah Stavis is well-equipped to assist with trust structures like GRATs, IDGTs, and revocable trusts, leveraging her 43 years of experience and CFP® certification to navigate complex estate and tax considerations. Based in Houston, TX, she leads Stavis Wealth Transfer Solutions, focusing on high-net-worth clients with a flat-fee structure for estate planning projects and a collaborative approach that integrates estate and trust services with other professionals.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $6,903,494
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