Donn Howard

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About Donn Howard

Currently working as an Associate Advisor at Mutual Trust, Australia’s leading multi-family office, where I support families of significant wealth in building, protecting, and preserving their legacies. I am passionate about delivering strategic, high-quality advice across investments, wealth structuring, and succession planning, backed by a deep commitment to long-term client relationships.I hold a Master’s degree in Financial Analysis, earned in the United States while competing as a Division 1 collegiate athlete. Balancing high-level academics and athletics has shaped my work ethic, discipline, and team-first approach — qualities I bring to both the families I advise and the teams I represent.Alongside my professional career, I am training as a contracted player for the Australian Men's Lacrosse Team, with the goal of competing in the 2028 Olympic Games. My journey has included representing Australia at the 2022 World Games (6th place), the 2023 World Lacrosse Championships (4th place), and receiving the 2024 Major League Sixes All-Star Team Award.I’m proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite as well as music production software, including Ableton Live and Logic Pro. I’m close to obtaining my PADI Master Diver qualification, having earned five specialty certifications and logged over 30 hours of dive time. In my spare time, I enjoy training in mixed martial arts as a way to stay active and keep challenging myself. I’ve also completed over 200 hours of community service through programs like NLYM, VOICE, and Harlem Lacrosse.I am driven by continuous learning, performance under pressure, and building trust through action.ADDITIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS / AWARDS: ACADEMIC:Patriot League Academic Honor Roll 2020Kaplan Education: RG146 Compliance - Tier 1 General Knowledge, Tier 1 Securities, Tier 1 Foreign Exchange, and beginning studies for the CFP Certification. ATHLETIC:Patriot League Lacrosse Champion 2022, Marine Most Distinguished Athlete Award 2019, Two-Time State Finalist - Wrestling 2018/2019OTHER:PADI Scuba Diving Licenses: Advanced Open Water, Deep Water Diver, Shore Diver, Boat Diver, NitroxCertifiedProficiencies: Microsoft Office Suite, Ableton Live and Logic Pro Music Software