Washington Trust Wealth Management hosts “Women, Wealth and Intentional Giving” event
May 12, 2026
WESTERLY, R.I. — The Washington Trust Company (Washington Trust) has announced that its premier regional wealth advisory group, Washington Trust Wealth Management®, recently hosted “Women, Wealth & Intentional Giving: Building Strong Families & Communities,” a discussion focused on building a lasting legacy through thoughtful financial planning and charitable giving.
Held in the Seaside Ballroom at the Ocean House in Westerly on May 8, 2026, the gathering brought together women from across the region for a morning of insight, connection, and meaningful financial conversation designed to inspire purposeful wealth management and community impact. A dynamic panel of Washington Trust Wealth Management women professionals led the conversation, including:
- Lynn Gifford Bria, Esq., vice president, principal wealth advisor and senior fiduciary officer;
- Lauren K. Drury, Esq., vice president, chief fiduciary officer and director of administrative services;
- Andi McNamara, CFP®, vice president and director of financial planning; and
- Holly Knott, CFP®, vice president and senior wealth planning officer, who moderated the discussion.
Panelists shared practical strategies and personal insights on topics such as charitable giving, family gifting considerations, and actionable ways to incorporate generosity into long-term financial plans.
Through programs like this, Washington Trust Wealth Management demonstrates its ongoing commitment to fostering education, engagement, and a strong sense of community among the clients and communities it serves. For more information, visit Washington Trust Wealth Management.
ABOUT THE WASHINGTON TRUST COMPANY®
Founded in 1800, The Washington Trust Company (“Washington Trust”) is recognized as the oldest community bank in the nation, the largest state-chartered bank headquartered in Rhode Island and one of the Northeast's premier financial services companies. In 2025, Washington Trust reached a milestone of 225 years in operation, marking its commitment to helping the people, businesses, and organizations of New England improve their financial lives. The Bank offers a wide range of commercial banking, mortgage banking, personal banking and wealth management services through its offices in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts and a full suite of convenient digital tools. Washington Trust is a member of the FDIC and an equal housing lender. Washington Trust is a subsidiary of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., a publicly-owned holding company which trades on NASDAQ: WASH. For more information, visit the Bank's website at www.washtrust.com or the Corporation's website at ir.washtrust.com.
ABOUT WASHINGTON TRUST WEALTH MANAGEMENT®
Washington Trust Wealth Management ("WTWM") is a premier regional wealth advisory group with more than $7.5 billion in assets under administration, as of March 31, 2026. WTWM provides client-focused financial solutions to individuals, families, foundations, endowments, municipalities, and businesses. WTWM delivers customized financial planning, broad investment management, and full trust services to clients from its offices in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Washington Trust Wealth Management is a registered trademark of The Washington Trust Company, which has licensed its use to its parent, affiliates, and subsidiaries, including Washington Trust Advisors, Inc., an SEC-registered investment adviser. Additional information can be found at www.washtrustwealth.com.