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ESTATE PLANNING COUNCIL OF WESTCHESTER COUNTY

WHITE PLAINS, NY · EIN 237129676 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · epcwc.org
revenue
$49K
expenses
$52K
net assets
$72K
employees
mission · from form 990

MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION COMPRISED OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, CHARTERED LIFE INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERS, AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS AFFILIATED WITH ESTATE PLANNING AND WHO ARE DEDICATED TO A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM APPROACH TO PROVIDE ESTATE PLANNING SERVICES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Membership organization for estate planning professionals including CPAs, financial planners, and attorneys, focused on promoting a multidisciplinary team approach to estate planning. The council connects members to educational resources, collaboration tools, and professional development opportunities through its affiliation with the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils. It serves practitioners in Westchester County, NY, who in turn provide estate planning services to clients.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual NAEPC Advanced Estate Planning Strategies Conference
National annual conference offering advanced estate planning education with nationally recognized speakers; open to members and non-members, hosted in rotating locations.
LINK Online Course in Collaboration
Self-paced, 9-module course designed to teach estate planning professionals how to build collaborative teams, based on the NAEPC Model for Collaboration; offers continuing education credit for Accredited Estate Planner® designees.
NAEPC Journal of Estate & Tax Planning
Quarterly web-based publication featuring thought leadership, practice-based information, and insights from leading estate planning practitioners and Hall of Fame members; provided at no cost to members.
Robert G. Alexander Webinar Series
Monthly online educational programs on estate planning topics, available live or on-demand, offering continuing education credit and certificates of completion for professionals.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Professional Education and Certification for Financial and Estate Planners 4 activities
    • Delivers webinars and online learning programs
      Offers monthly educational webinars through the Robert G. Alexander Webinar Series available for live or on-demand viewing, and provides access to the LINK Online Course in Collaboration, a self-paced program on professional teaming for estate planners.
    • Facilitates professional networking and collaboration
      Creates opportunities for estate planning professionals—including attorneys, CPAs, CFPs, trust officers, and financial planners—from Westchester County, NY to build relationships, exchange ideas, and collaborate using a multidisciplinary team approach.
    • Organizes and promotes external educational conferences
      Hosts and promotes access to the Annual NAEPC Advanced Estate Planning Strategies Conference for both members and non-members as part of its educational outreach.
    • Supports member professional development and accreditation
      Provides access to continuing education resources, maintains records, supports accreditation (including the Accredited Estate Planner designation), and shares information about National Association of Estate Planners & Councils (NAEPC) events and benefits.
  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Hosts annual and special events for members
      Conducts signature events including the Annual Membership Dinner Meeting, Estate Planning Summit, women's breakfast, summer social BBQ, and other networking-focused gatherings to support member engagement and community building.
  • Professional Networking Events 1 activity
    • Hosts regular educational meetings for estate planning professionals
      Organizes quarterly dinner meetings and three annual seminar-style meetings (breakfast and lunch formats) featuring presentations on estate planning techniques, current laws, and interdisciplinary practices, with limited attendance to ensure engagement.
  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Provides access to educational resources and publications
      Offers members no-cost access to the NAEPC Journal of Estate & Tax Planning (quarterly), Leimberg Information Services (monthly legislative and regulatory analysis), and a quarterly newsletter featuring organizational updates and event information.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$49K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue$16K33%
Investment income$7602%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$52K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$72K
Cash$56K
Investments$0
Liabilities$43
Net assets$72K
Liquid reserves13.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -3.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 7
  • BHARTI GUPTA — Director
  • ELAINE M KATZ — Director
  • GEORGE KONTOGIANNIS — Director
  • JOANNA C FELDMAN — Director
  • MARIA NIGRO — Director
  • PATRICIA IENGO — Director
  • SANJIV K JASWAL — Director
relationships · 14

Who they work with

  • American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Partner — Collaborates with ACTEC to provide members with access to the Family Estate Planning Guide and Trust and Estate Talk resources.
  • Censullo, Gupta & Associates, CPA, LLP Partner — Annual Silver Sponsor of the Estate Planning Council of Westchester County
  • Feeding Westchester Partner — Annual Gold Sponsor of the Estate Planning Council of Westchester County
  • KLG Business Valuators and Forensic Accountants Partner — Annual Gold Sponsor of the Estate Planning Council of Westchester County
  • Leimberg Information Services Partner — Provides database access and analytical resources to members of the Estate Planning Council of Westchester County.
  • Leimberg Information Services Partner — Provides members with access to a subscription-based service offering expert analysis on estate planning legislation, regulations, and rulings.
  • NAEPC Network — Liaises with NAEPC, attends its meetings and conferences, and shares information with members.
  • National Association of Estate Planners & Councils Network — Affiliated national organization through which members may qualify for the Accredited Estate Planner® designation.
  • National Association of Estate Planners & Councils Network — Member council of the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils (NAEPC), participating in national programs and benefits.
  • National Association of Estate Planners & Councils Network — Member council recognized under the NAEPC Council of Excellence Award program.
  • National Association of Estate Planners & Councils Network — Member organization that participates in the AEP designation program administered by the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils.
  • National Association of Estate Planners & Councils Network — Membership council affiliated with NAEPC, providing access to national resources, ethics standards, and the Accredited Estate Planner designation.
  • New York Community Trust Partner — Sponsors the Summer Social BBQ Party event organized by the Estate Planning Council of Westchester County.
  • The New York Community Trust Partner — Annual Platinum Sponsor of the Estate Planning Council of Westchester County
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Team-Based Multidisciplinary Approach to Estate Planning
    methodology: multidisciplinary_team_approach
    By integrating professionals from multiple financial and legal disciplines into collaborative teams, the council improves client outcomes and strengthens professional practice, because comprehensive planning requires coordinated expertise across specialties.