REBECCA JUHANT: DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC CLIENT DEVELOPMENT, FIFTH THIRD PRIVATE BANK

One of Rebecca Juhant’s favorite things about her role at Fifth Third Private Bank is working with entrepreneurial business owners. “I enjoy being a trusted advisor, assisting the business owner down the journey of thinking through their priorities—from tax mitigation and philanthropic goals to family governance—and the best timing to implement various strategies,” explains Juhant, who currently serves as Director of Strategic Client Development for the Business Transition Advisory Team after a previous role as Vice President, Senior Trust Advisor. “When a client works with Fifth Third, we deliver a dedicated team that works with the business owner’s external advisors to ensure a coordinated delivery and better outcome for the client. We are first and foremost a relationship team.” She is both a trusted advisor and a problem solver, helping high-net-worth clients with a variety of financial needs, including wealth planning, Private Bank services, and the transition or sale of their business. “We start working with the client three to five years before any contemplated transition, but it does not stop there,” adds Juhant, who earned an MBA from DePaul University’s Driehaus College. “Our intent is to continue to build on that relationship for years to come, post transition.” Juhant, who credits a strong female mentor for inspiring her to succeed, gives back to the North Shore community through a variety of volunteer roles and leading by example. “I consider myself very fortunate to have had such a wonderful mentor,” she adds. “I definitely have a pay-it forward attitude and consistently look for opportunities where I can mentor and have an impact for that next generation of women.”

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