Title/Company: Senior Wealth Advisor at Comerica Private Wealth

Chapter: Texas

Contact: LBHutter@comerica.com or call (212) 844-9848!

Q: Tell us about yourself. You're a member of the Texas chapter, where do you live? 

Austin TX by way of NY. I moved here with my two daughters and husband about 6 years ago when a career opportunity arose in my then-leadership role at a large bank. After only 6 weeks here we all knew it was home.

Q: What is one thing everyone should do at least once in their lifetime?

Go on a Backroads vacation. I went to Spain and Portugal on a hiking trip with them last year and it was unforgettable. Truly the best vacation and adventure I’ve ever experienced. I went with my best friend, but am planning to do it again with my husband and my girls. I think experiencing adventures like this as a family are magical and worth the opportunity while the fleeting nature of childhood is still intact for your kids!

Q: Did you choose your profession, or did it choose you?

A little bit of both. My dad was a police officer and I really looked up to him growing up. I knew I wanted to be an attorney, but always thought I would go into criminal law despite my dad's begging and pleading not to do so. In my second year of law school I took an income taxation class and the day we reviewed estate taxes was the day that I fell in love with the subject and decided that was what I was going to do with the rest of my life.

Q: What goals are you working on now?

I have dedicated the last few years to the practice of stoicism. It’s following some of the ancient philosophers in their writings. It has a lot to do with controlling what you can control, gratitude, reminding yourself that life is short and every day could be your last day, controlling your reactions and being really purposeful about your interactions. A lot of it is much easier said than done which is why it takes practice. I can apply it across both personal and professional areas, allowing me to love what I do and do what I love.

Q: What do you like to do when not working?

The gym is my second home. My husband owns a CrossFit gym and we have been engaged in the sport for about 10 years. It involves gymnastics, Olympic lifting, and powerlifting as a community of amazing individuals. It is the way that I get rid of stress and take my mind off of things. It is where I have met some of my closest friends and have some of the longest friendships. It’s also the time when great ideas sometimes pop into my head; usually in the middle of some terrible workout of the day that I’m suffering through!

It is also a family affair; we have started my nine year old training which is helping a lot with her ADHD and all of the energy that she has to burn. My 14-year-old is a competitive diver and she often cross trains in our gym as well.

Q: How does your work connect you to The W Source network?

Whenever I am out at other events I’m always thinking of my chapter and opportunities to engage them. I definitely feel like our chapter members all do the same for me. Also because of the nature of my role as a Wealth Advisor, I get to know everything about my clients so there are oftentimes chances to refer to The W Source for their needs.

Q: What else would you like W Source members to know about you?

I’m a GSD (Get Stuff Done) kind of person and work very hard on listening more than I speak (two ears one mouth after all). I love taking care of people and finding solutions to everything from what restaurant to enjoy to how to monetize their portfolio and the best way to pass on their legacy. I’m also a serial connector, so I always enjoy meeting new folks and introducing them to others who can help them or their business.

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