Gina M. Sinon
Sr. Lead Fiduciary Specialist,
Executive Director
Gina M. Sinon is a senior lead fiduciary advisory specialist and an executive director with Wells Fargo Bank within the Wealth & Investment Management Division. She covers New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.
Ms. Sinon is part of the relationship team for clients who are the beneficiaries of first party special needs trusts (SNTs), third party SNTs, and settlement protection trusts. Gina assists clients in coordinating services and resources that can help improve their quality of life and facilitates conversations with investment strategists to align investment objectives with the client’s short and long-term needs.
Using a holistic approach, Ms. Sinon also participates in planning conversations with individuals and families who are concerned about how the needs of their loved ones will be met in the future. In addition, Gina engages in conversations around pre-settlement planning and the options available to an individual receiving a personal injury award. In order to provide advice and guidance to clients, Ms. Sinon routinely participates in educational seminars which focus on rules, regulations, changes, and best practices in regard to the administration of trusts for individuals with diverse abilities.
While currently not practicing, Gina previously worked as an attorney in various areas, including Special and Supplemental Needs trusts and negotiating the terms with Medicaid, assisting families in petitioning the courts for guardianship and for permission to make major purchases from the SNTs, educating families on available governmental benefits, and bringing claims against Medicaid in Fair Hearings.
Gina earned her bachelor’s degree from Washington University, and her juris doctor degree, cum laude, from Fordham University School of Law. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association and its Section of Elder Law and Special Needs, the NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers and NYS Trial Lawyers Association and a Board Member of the Columbian Lawyers Association.