{"id":47297,"date":"2026-07-29T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?guid=427ba753f2a8b4632a46b315feb3de45"},"modified":"2026-07-29T17:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T15:00:00","slug":"fiduciary-trust-company-appoints-eric-cunnane-chief-fiduciary-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?p=47297","title":{"rendered":"Fiduciary Trust Company Appoints Eric Cunnane Chief Fiduciary Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--<a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fiduciary-trust.com%2F%3Futm_source%3Dbus-wire%26utm_medium%3Dreferral%26utm_campaign%3Dpress-release%26utm_content%3Dfiduciary-trust&amp;esheet=54577813&amp;newsitemid=20260729348008&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Fiduciary+Trust+Company&amp;index=1&amp;md5=26a32bd52d4498cf20aacfa9772b8e51\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">Fiduciary Trust Company<\/a> (\u201cFiduciary\u201d), a Boston-based private wealth management firm, announced today that <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fiduciary-trust.com%2Fteam%2Feric-cunnane%2F%3Futm_source%3Dbus-wire%26utm_medium%3Dreferral%26utm_campaign%3Dpress-release%26utm_content%3Deric-cunnane&amp;esheet=54577813&amp;newsitemid=20260729348008&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Eric+Cunnane%2C+JD&amp;index=2&amp;md5=0253f169783d4bdb85e0b6d107177a66\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">Eric Cunnane, JD<\/a>, has been named Chief Fiduciary Officer. In his new role, Cunnane will oversee fiduciary services for Fiduciary and its New Hampshire affiliate, Fiduciary Trust of New England (\u201cFTNE\u201d), while also leading the firm's Trust and Estates Legal Department. He will be a member of the firm\u2019s Senior Management Committee and report to Fiduciary\u2019s President &amp; CEO, <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fiduciary-trust.com%2Fteam%2Faustin-shapard%2F%3Futm_source%3Dbus-wire%26utm_medium%3Dreferral%26utm_campaign%3Dpress-release%26utm_content%3Daustin-shapard&amp;esheet=54577813&amp;newsitemid=20260729348008&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Austin+V.+Shapard&amp;index=3&amp;md5=530ffeb31cc6ed99ee26c96e11ba302a\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">Austin V. Shapard<\/a>.<\/p><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260729348008\/en\/2860719\/5\/Eric_Cunnane_Portrait_hi-res_FNL.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260729348008\/en\/2860719\/22\/Eric_Cunnane_Portrait_hi-res_FNL.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260729348008\/en\/2860719\/5\/Eric_Cunnane_Portrait_hi-res_FNL.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260729348008\/en\/2860719\/21\/Eric_Cunnane_Portrait_hi-res_FNL.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260729348008\/en\/2860717\/4\/FTC_logo.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260729348008\/en\/2860717\/22\/FTC_logo.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260729348008\/en\/2860717\/4\/FTC_logo.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260729348008\/en\/2860717\/21\/FTC_logo.jpg\" \/><\/a><p>\nCunnane joined FTNE in 2024 as Vice President and Trust Counsel, advising the firm on fiduciary law and trust administration while working closely with client teams on estate and tax planning. He has been recognized in the 2021-2025 editions of \u201cBest Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch\u201d for his practice in Trusts and Estates law.<\/p><p>\n\u201cWe are excited for Eric to lead this key area of our firm,\u201d said Shapard. \"Eric not only brings outstanding legal expertise to serve clients with complex needs, but he also embodies Fiduciary\u2019s collaborative culture and our steadfast commitment to serving our clients\u2019 best interests.\u201d<\/p><p>\nCunnane is a member of the Boston Bar Association, previously serving as Co-Chair of the Trusts and Estates Section\u2019s Estate Planning Committee. He is also a member of the New Hampshire Estate Planning Council and the New Hampshire Trust Council.<\/p><p>\nBefore joining Fiduciary, Cunnane was an attorney in the Private Client and Trust practice group of Goulston &amp; Storrs PC, where he advised high-net-worth individuals and families in the U.S. and abroad on tax-efficient estate and gift plans. He also served as a trustee for private trusts and advised beneficiaries and trustees on fiduciary best practices and related advocacy. Cunnane earned his JD from Suffolk University Law School, graduating cum laude, and earned a BA in Political Science and English from Providence College.<\/p><p>\n\u201cI'm excited to step into this role and lead the team I've worked alongside since joining the firm,\u201d said Cunnane. \u201cFamilies rely on us for important financial and personal decisions, and many entrust us to serve as trustee and steward their legacy for future generations. I look forward to building on Fiduciary\u2019s high standard of service, grounded in thoughtful guidance, sound judgment, and our clients\u2019 best interests.\u201d<\/p><p>\n<b>About Fiduciary Trust Company<\/b><\/p><p>\nFiduciary Trust Company is a private wealth management firm focused on families, individuals and nonprofits seeking objective advice to help grow and protect their investments. The firm also provides a range of services to professional financial advisors and single-family offices. Fiduciary\u2019s capabilities include customized wealth planning, investment management, trustee and estate services, and family office, tax and custody services. Access to New Hampshire\u2019s favorable trust laws is also available through its affiliate, Fiduciary Trust of New England.<\/p><p>\nFounded in 1885 as a family office, Fiduciary takes a personal approach based on expertise, strong performance and a genuine commitment to act in its clients\u2019 best interests. The firm\u2019s client focus has enabled it to achieve a 98% average annual client retention rate. Fiduciary has also been the recipient of numerous industry awards, including the 2026 Private Asset Management Award for Best Fiduciary\/Trustee Service.<\/p><p>\nFor additional information about Fiduciary\u2019s services, please visit <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fiduciary-trust.com%2F&amp;esheet=54577813&amp;newsitemid=20260729348008&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.fiduciary-trust.com&amp;index=4&amp;md5=c554eea06a4258c620983a2da0edc649\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">www.fiduciary-trust.com<\/a>, or contact <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fiduciary-trust.com%2Fteam%2Fsidney-queler%2F%3Futm_source%3Dbus-wire%26utm_medium%3Dreferral%26utm_campaign%3Dpress-release%26utm_content%3Dsidney-queler&amp;esheet=54577813&amp;newsitemid=20260729348008&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Sidney+Queler&amp;index=5&amp;md5=70868554d209bbd453f35961121916c2\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">Sidney Queler<\/a> at (617) 741-9343 or <a  href=\"mailto:queler@fiduciary-trust.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">queler@fiduciary-trust.com<\/a>.<\/p><br\/> <b>Contacts<\/b> <br\/><p>\nMedia Contact\n<br\/>Paige Sullivan\n<br\/>Gregory Agency\n<br\/><a  href=\"mailto:psullivan@gregoryagency.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">psullivan@gregoryagency.com<\/a><br\/>(914) 374-4229<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BOSTON&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;Fiduciary Trust Company (\u201cFiduciary\u201d), a Boston-based private wealth management firm, announced today that Eric Cunnane, JD, has been named Chief Fiduciary Officer. 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