Doris Meister is Executive Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fiduciary Trust Company, leading the firm’s strategy and continued growth while preserving the distinctive culture and client-first approach that have defined Fiduciary for generations. She is committed to investing in our people and strengthening our capabilities so we can continue delivering exceptional advice and highly personalized service to clients. Doris is also Chair of the company’s New Hampshire affiliate, Fiduciary Trust of New England.
Doris brings more than 35 years of experience in the wealth and trust industry, most recently serving as Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Wilmington Trust. Throughout her career, Doris has demonstrated an ability to preserve what is special about an organization while investing in people, capabilities and the client experience.
Earlier in her career, Doris held senior leadership positions at BNY Mellon Wealth Management, AllianceBernstein, and Merrill Lynch. Throughout her career, she has developed deep expertise in wealth planning, trust services, investment management, and building scalable wealth management platforms. She is widely recognized for her strategic leadership and commitment to talent, critical to delivering exceptional client service.
In addition to her executive leadership role, Doris serves on the board of AssetMark, contributing her expertise to advance wealth management and financial services innovation. Doris is a member of the Economic Club of New York. She serves on the boards of two nonprofit organizations: the International Women’s Forum and the Ultra High Net Worth Institute. Doris has been named one of the top 10 women in wealth management by Barron’s and was selected as one of the top 25 women in finance by American Banker.
