Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteerism and Awards
Hobbies and Interests
Personal Interests
Timeline
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ERIN J. MEDING

ERIN J. MEDING

Springfield,NH

Summary

Passionate and dedicated leader with deep community roots, offering a diverse background in law, finance, business management, conservation, and community relations. Seeking to offer my skills in my community as an Executive Director for a Land Preservation Trust to make a positive and lasting impact.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Owner

Taxcraft Advisors LLC
09.2023 - Current

Fiduciary and trustee services including legacy planning

and development with estate gifting strategies, asset alignment, and individual and estate tax preparation.

Owner and Manager

Divided Sky Farm, LLC
08.2008 - Current

Owner and manager of 27 acre farm including woodland, wetland and current use management, herb and vegetable cultivation, harvest and preservation, animal management of equines, ruminants and poultry. Community education of cultivated and wild-harvested herbs and fungi.

Financial Client Service Associate

Stifel Financial Corp.
11.2022 - 06.2023

Provided fiduciary investment services to clients aligned to their goals and ensuring compliance to investment compliance regulation. Personally added $5 million in new client business.

Vice President

Merryfield Investment Management Inc.
10.2022 - 10.2023

Developed, implemented and monitored comprehensive financial investment plans with a focus on personalized wealth management. Personally responsible for securing $4.5

million in new client business.

Chief Operations Officer & Trust/Estate Law Paralegal

Legacy Counsel PLLC
02.2017 - 03.2022

Managed business operations for accounting, tax preparation and billing. Assisted in provisions for charitable gift planning. Led the development and delivery of complex estate plans, estate settlements, and high-wealth tax solutions and residential and commercial real estate law. Instrumental in 150% growth in the business and superior client relations and retention.

Company Accountant, Marketing/Promotion Assistant

Kitewing LLC
01.2017 - 12.2023

Develop and implement marketing and sales efforts which have increased sales by 138%. Responsible to manage annual QuickBooks accounts and prepare requisite files for tax preparer.

Career Break

Full Time Parent, P.A. to Family Business
05.2000 - 12.2016

Full time parent and personal assistant to prior spouse, Dental Practice Owner (2011-2016). Oversaw accounting, payroll, employee benefits and relations for 25 employees. Practice growth of 140% growth rate and improving accounts payable collections from 81% to 99.1%.

Paralegal

Spieth, Bell, McCurdy & Newell
02.1998 - 08.2000

Employment Litigation and Trust and Estate Law. Drafted routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits and Ohio Supreme Court briefs. Extensive legal research and case law review. Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations. Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.

Education

MBA -

Southern New Hampshire University
2025

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Southern New Hampshire University
05.2021

Passed

Series SIE Fiduciary Exam
03.2023

Leadership And Accounting Certificates

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
10.2022

Advanced Herbalism Certification

Sugar Hill Botanicals
11.2021

Realtor Licensure Course -

Cushing School of Real Estate
10.2018

International Relations And Affairs -

Cleveland State University
01.1997

Skills

  • Management & Leadership: Team management, project leadership, operational oversight, strategic planning
  • Law: Trust and estate management, real estate, fiduciary services, employment
  • Financial Expertise: Financial analysis, tax preparation, fiduciary services, estate planning
  • Client Relations: Communication, personalized financial planning, client engagement
  • Business Consulting/Management: Asset allocation, business strategy, compliance
  • Technical Proficiency: QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite, Wealthcounsel, Funding Pro, Salesforce, TR Tax Professional Suite, Intuit Tax Professional
  • Community Outreach: Conservation, local government relations, event coordination

Volunteerism and Awards

  • Springfield Conservation Commission Chair, 2023 – Present
  • Ausbon Sargent Byron Barton Project Committee and Fundraising Event Sponsor, 2024
  • LSPA Watershed Committee Member/ Town Representative, 2024 – Present
  • Lake Sunapee Region Four Town Watershed Initiative Committee, Springfield Town Representative, 2024 – Present
  • New Hampshire House of Representatives, Recreation and Development Committee
  • H.B. 1390, Wakesporting Bill, Testified for Town of Springfield Conservation Commission and Residents, March, 2024
  • Volunteer of the Year, Naval Air Station Keflavik Iceland, United States Military and Danish Royal Navy, 2006
  • Humanitarian Thrift Store Manager, Naval Air Station Keflavik Iceland, 2002-2006
  • Volunteer Yoga and Pilates Instructor, Full Circle Therapeutic Equestrian Riding Center, 2014-2015

Hobbies and Interests

  • Competitive Equestrian
  • Skier, Mountain Biker, Hiker, Kitewing Ice Sailor
  • Herbalist
  • Farmer

Personal Interests


  • Competitive Equestrian
  • Skier, Mountain Biker, Hiker, Kitewing Ice Sailor
  • Herbalist
  • Farmer

Timeline

Principal Owner

Taxcraft Advisors LLC
09.2023 - Current

Financial Client Service Associate

Stifel Financial Corp.
11.2022 - 06.2023

Vice President

Merryfield Investment Management Inc.
10.2022 - 10.2023

Chief Operations Officer & Trust/Estate Law Paralegal

Legacy Counsel PLLC
02.2017 - 03.2022

Company Accountant, Marketing/Promotion Assistant

Kitewing LLC
01.2017 - 12.2023

Owner and Manager

Divided Sky Farm, LLC
08.2008 - Current

Career Break

Full Time Parent, P.A. to Family Business
05.2000 - 12.2016

Paralegal

Spieth, Bell, McCurdy & Newell
02.1998 - 08.2000

MBA -

Southern New Hampshire University

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Southern New Hampshire University

Passed

Series SIE Fiduciary Exam

Leadership And Accounting Certificates

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Advanced Herbalism Certification

Sugar Hill Botanicals

Realtor Licensure Course -

Cushing School of Real Estate

International Relations And Affairs -

Cleveland State University
ERIN J. MEDING