RWA Wealth Expands Board of Directors with the Appointment of Doris Meister

BOSTON, February 25, 2025 — RWA Wealth Partners, a leading independent and boutique fiduciary firm responsible for more than $17 billion in client assets, announced today that Doris P. Meister has been elected to the company’s board of directors as its newest executive chairwoman and independent director.

Doris Meister joins the RWA board with 35 years of experience as a financial services executive bringing deep expertise in strategy, business transformation, finance and governance. Doris most recently served as the chair and CEO of Wilmington Trust, a wholly owned affiliate of M&T Bank with $80 billion in AUM and more than $1 billion in revenue. In the past, Doris led top-tier financial institutions in New York, including BNY Mellon, Bernstein Global Wealth Management, and Merrill Lynch’s Private Banking and Investment Group.

“Doris has been a transformational leader at the firms she led and has demonstrated expertise in building first-class teams, creating high performing cultures and driving profitable growth. I am excited for her advice and collaboration as we build momentum towards becoming the most consequential boutique provider in wealth management,” said Michelle Knight, CEO of RWA Wealth Partners.

“RWA Wealth Partners is one of the largest woman-led registered investment advisers in the nation. I am excited to join the Board as we capitalize on our unique opportunity to create value for our clients, employees and shareholders,” added Doris.

Doris currently serves as a director on the boards of AssetMark, Inc., a leading wealth management technology platform for financial advisors; the American Endowment Foundation, a leading sponsor of donor-advised funds; and Miracle Mile Advisors, a financial advisory firm.