As a trusted wealth advisory firm for over 23 years, Mission Wealth is honored when asked to step into trustee capacities when our clients are unable to continue doing so, or to assist our clients when they are the beneficiaries of trusts that were set up for their benefit.

As part of our overall Estate Planning services, we are pleased to announce several new additional solutions to assist in the transition of our clients’ assets, stewardship of their wealth, and support for their heirs. 

Introducing Trust Services at Mission Wealth

Through our comprehensive platform, we offer a full suite of solutions spanning Independent Trustee Services, Post-Death Administration, Trust Splitting & Funding, Tax Basis Reset, Appraisals, Marshalling Assets, Statutory Heir Reporting, Tax Optimization & Compliance, Investment Management, Financial Planning, Asset Protection, Trust Distributions, Special Needs, Bill Pay, and Charitable Intents with the focused purpose of supporting your family goals.

Key benefits include: 

  • Fully Independent Advice – With no proprietary investment products to sell, Mission Wealth maintains objectivity in the management and recommendations of the estate.
  • Continuity of Advice – Your Mission Wealth team continues as your family’s advisor to provide the white-glove service that your family members are accustomed to and deserve.
  • Best-in-Class Service – Dedicated professionals both internally and externally oversee every aspect that is needed to look after your estate.
  • Flexibility – You or your family may have legacy, real estate, or investment assets around which we can create a bespoke portfolio, specific and flexible to accommodate all of your needs.
  • Tax-Efficient Management – We do not have to conform to a corporate-mandated model, thus we can better take into account low-basis securities and legacy holdings.
  • System of Checks and Balances – Unlike traditional bank models, our systems are truly objective.
  • Access to Additional Income Opportunities – Mission Wealth has access to alternative investments in addition to traditional stock and bond portfolios that can provide enhanced yields for your trust(s), potentially resulting in more income production and distribution to the heirs without having to disturb trust principal.

Best-in-class service when your family needs it most.

Managing an estate of a loved one can be burdensome. Trustee services can help reduce your stress, offering additional peace of mind for your family when your family needs it most. To learn more about our suite of estate and trust options, please visit our estate planning webpage.

Mission Wealth is a Registered Investment Adviser. This commentary reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints, and analyses of the Mission Wealth employees providing such comments. It should not be regarded as a description of advisory services provided by Mission Wealth or performance returns of any Mission Wealth client. The views reflected in the commentary are subject to change at any time without notice. Nothing in this commentary constitutes investment advice, performance data, or any recommendation that any particular security, portfolio of securities, transaction, or investment strategy is suitable for any specific person. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. Mission Wealth manages its clients’ accounts using a variety of investment techniques and strategies, which are not necessarily discussed in the commentary. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

Independent trustee services provide families with objective, conflict-free management of estate assets during some of life’s most difficult transitions. Unlike traditional bank trust models, an independent trust advisor can offer flexibility in portfolio construction, tax-efficient management of low-basis securities, and access to alternative investments for enhanced income. These services ensure continuity of advice and a system of checks and balances when families need support most.

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Andrew Kulha
ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Andrew Kulha

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Andrew Kulha

Andrew Kulha is a Partner and the Director of Estate Strategy at Mission Wealth. As the Director of Estate Strategy, Andrew is dedicated to providing high-quality estate planning and legacy solutions to clients nationwide. He leads and manages the Estate department, focusing on identifying and developing effective strategies to help high-net-worth individuals and their families achieve their long-term goals. Andrew’s comprehensive financial advisory services encompass various estate planning needs, from wealth transfer and tax planning to charitable giving and trust administration.
In 2025, Andrew joined Mission Wealth’s Partner group.

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