Wealth Advisor
Gillian DeSilva is a Wealth Advisor at Lake Street Advisors, responsible for developing, implementing, and directing wealth management strategy and family office services for her clients. Gillian enjoys building longstanding relationships with her clients and crafting personalized solutions that align with her clients' personal, philanthropic, and family goals.
Gillian is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with over 12 years of experience in comprehensive wealth management and financial planning. Before joining Lake Street, she worked as a Client Advisor at a multi-generational, single-family office, providing customized wealth planning guidance across four generations, focusing on estate, tax, and cash flow planning, as well as wealth transfer strategies. She also held the role of Relationship Manager in the Private Wealth Management division of William Blair, where she acted as a financial quarterback, coordinating with clients’ outside advisors to offer holistic oversight and advice.
Originally from Burlington, VT, Gillian now resides south of Boston in Scituate with her husband, Mike, their children, Tessa and Graham, and their springer spaniel, George. Gillian volunteers as a mentor at Empower, a non-profit dedicated to supporting and connecting children who have lost a parent. In her free time, Gillian enjoys running, traveling, cooking, and spending time with her family, whether at the beach in Scituate or at the lake in Vermont.
