Laid Norton Wealth Management has appointed a new head of fiduciary services following the departure of its current one.

Jeanne Goussev has become managing director of fiduciary services at Laird Norton Wealth Management, succeeding Barbara Potter, who is retiring after nearly 30 years at the firm.

Goussev joined from Threshold Group in Seattle, WA, where she was managing director of client service and a member of the firm’s executive committee. Previously, she was a vice president and client advisor at Whittier Trust Company, and a senior trust officer at US Trust.

Throughout her career, Goussev has advised high and ultra high net worth individuals, foundations and families on estate and tax planning, philanthropy, and next-generation strategies.

Based in the Northwest region of the US, Laird Norton Wealth Management has nearly $5 billion in assets under advisement.