Please join us in welcoming Nicole Vance to the Willow Street team.
Nicole is a member of the Legal and Compliance team and serves as an internal thought partner to Willow Street, providing legal guidance and support across all aspects of the firm’s ongoing business activities. She brings deep expertise in trusts and wealth transfer planning to her role, serving as a trusted resource on complex fiduciary and trust administration matters.
Nicole has more than two decades of experience in trust, tax, and estate planning, including tax efficient and asset protection strategies, charitable structuring, entity formation, and business planning. Prior to joining Willow Street, she served as Regional Director and Senior Wealth Planning Strategist for Dunham Trust Company, where she advised clients and their advisors on complex planning matters and was a member of the firm’s leadership team. Earlier, Nicole owned and operated her own law practice and held senior roles with Wells Fargo Private Bank and leading Nevada law firms. She began her career in San Francisco with the Tax and Legal Department of PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Nicole earned a BS in Finance with high distinction, from the University of Nevada, Reno and a JD from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. She is an active member of the State Bars of Nevada and California and is deeply engaged in the legal and estate planning community through speaking, writing and service. Outside of work, Nicole enjoys spending time outdoors, especially skiing, running, and being walked by her dogs. She also enjoys exploring new destinations with her family.
What’s something you’re passionate about outside of work?
While I truly love the outdoors, exploring, learning, and so many other things, my greatest passion is people. It’s very important to me to nurture and cherish my relationships with colleagues, friends, and family by showing up with positive energy, support, and appreciation for those around me. I’ve found that you “get what you give” in life, and I’m deeply grateful for the incredible people in my world.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
I’ve received lots of valuable guidance over the years, and the advice that resonates most is to live life with gratitude and grace, for yourself, others, and the incredible world around you. At the same time, always remember that effort drives results, so work hard and always do your very best. In summary, a favorite quote most often attributed to Gandhi: Be the change you wish to see in the world!
