MANCHESTER, NH – September 27, 2024 – Fiduciary Trust of New England (FTNE), a New Hampshire-chartered trust company serving individuals, financial advisors, and nonprofits, has recently welcomed Eric Cunnane to the firm as a Vice President and Trust Counsel. Cunnane is based in FTNE’s Manchester, NH office, and reports to Fiduciary Trust Company’s Chief Fiduciary Officer Suma Nair, J.D.
Cunnane will advise Fiduciary Trust of New England on all legal matters related to fiduciary laws and trust administration. He will also work closely with Fiduciary’s client teams, providing sophisticated estate and tax planning and trust administration solutions to our clients in collaboration with their other advisors.
“I’m thrilled to join a firm with such a strong legacy of trust and fiduciary excellence,” said Cunnane. “I look forward to applying my expertise in trust and estate law to help clients navigate the complexities of wealth management and achieve their goals with trust and confidence.”
Cunnane joins Fiduciary Trust of New England from Goulston & Storrs PC, where he advised high-net-worth individuals and families from the U.S. and abroad on developing and implementing tax-efficient estate and gift plans to aid with the accumulation, preservation, and transfer of wealth. His experience also includes estate planning, trust administration, estate settlement, and charitable gift planning.
Cunnane was recognized in the 2021-2025 editions of “Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch” for his practice in Trusts and Estates law. He is also a graduate of the New England Fellows Institute of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. In addition, Cunnane is a member of the Boston Bar Association and former co-Chair of the Estate Planning Committee for the Trusts and Estates Section. He received his J.D. from Suffolk University Law School, graduating cum laude, and earned a BA in Political Science and English from Providence College.
“We are pleased to welcome Eric to the team,” said Suma Nair, J.D. “His extensive experience in trust administration and estate planning will be instrumental in strengthening our commitment to providing sophisticated, personalized advice to our clients.”
About Fiduciary Trust of New England
Fiduciary Trust of New England is a New Hampshire-chartered trust company. The firm combines the nearly 140 years of experience and independence of its affiliate, Fiduciary Trust Company, with the favorable trust and tax laws of New Hampshire. FTNE’s capabilities include customized wealth planning, investment management, trust and estate services, and family office services. FTNE has been named a “Best Trust Company” and a “Most Advisor-Friendly Trust Company” by Wealth Advisor.
For information about FTNE’s services, please contact Michael Costa at 603-495-4320 or costa@fiduciary-trust.com.