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David M. Desmarais , CPA, PFS, MST, MBA, AEP®

Partner, Private Client Services Group

Experience

  • Brings more than 25 years of experience serving as a strategic advisor to high-net-worth families, acting as a central point of coordination for tax, estate, philanthropic and business planning.
  • Guides multi-generational families through complex wealth transitions, governance considerations and legacy planning.
  • Advises private foundations, trusts and closely-held businesses with a focus on long-term wealth preservation and alignment with family values.
  • Delivers a concierge-style advisory experience, ensuring seamless coordination across legal, investment, and financial professionals.
  • Previously led Private Client and Private Wealth Services practices at both regional and national accounting firms.

Education

  • Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
  • Master of Science in Taxation, Northeastern University
  • Master of Business Administration, Nichols College

Professional

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA)
  • Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants (RISCPA)
  • Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA)
  • National Association of Estate Planners & Councils
  • Worcester Business Journal 40 under 40 Award Winner
  • Published in Journal of Accountancy, CPA Wealth Provider, Accounting Today, USA Today and The Wall Street Journal
  • Committee Member – AICPA REG Subcommittee
  • Past Board Member - Boston Estate Planning Council (BEPC)
  • Past Committee Member - Boston Foundation Professional Advisors Committee
  • Past Committee Member - BEPC NAEPC, Sponsorship, Leadership Development, Council Outreach and Budget & Finance Committee
  • Past Committee Member - AICPA PFP Executive Committee, AICPA PFS Credential Committee
  • Past Committee Member - MSCPA Educational Foundation
"I’ve been working with some of the same families since I started in public accounting back in 1998. The ability to work with the same clients year over year is very rewarding, and the clients appreciate all of the historical knowledge we possess."