Yelena assists with tax planning and compliance for businesses and individuals in the Private Wealth division.
Yelena originally chose to pursue a career in tax because she liked the order and exactness of the tax code. However, she soon discovered that tax rules had plenty of gray areas that required professional advice and interpretation. She enjoys helping clients navigate the ever-changing tax laws and regulations.
After a career spent largely at public accounting firms, Yelena joined Husch Blackwell in order to move beyond traditional accounting work. She has extensive experience with tax and accounting for small businesses and individuals, as well as with trust administration and trust accounting. She assists the private wealth paralegal team with tax compliance and with any tax issues that arise in estate planning.
Yelena loves her field because it’s so personal, and she values the opportunity to get to know clients’ life stories and help them make plans that fit their goals for the future. With an excellent eye for detail and a clear understanding of tax rules, she has the technical skills to help clients develop tax-advantaged plans, but she’s also known for the care and attention she gives to clients. Yelena aims to ensure that clients always have their questions answered and that the numbers on their financial statements or tax returns make sense to them.