With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, Kevin C. Martin is a seasoned professional in estate planning, international development and diplomacy, and investment banking.

Kevin brings a wealth of expertise in estate and special needs planning, seamlessly integrating his deep legal and financial acumen to navigate the complexities of wealth management and asset protection. He expertly crafts comprehensive estate plans, ensuring the preservation and intentional disposition of assets in accordance with his clients’ wishes. His multidisciplinary approach, bridging finance and law, enables him to provide nuanced guidance on tax implications, wealth transfer strategies, and fiduciary responsibilities—ensuring a legacy that is both financially sound and legally secure. With a strategic mindset, Kevin develops risk-mitigation frameworks, safeguards assets, and facilitates seamless wealth transitions across generations, embracing a holistic vision of financial stewardship and legacy planning.

Before practicing law, Kevin served as a Foreign Service Officer, where he played a pivotal role in driving economic growth initiatives and strengthening private sector participation in some of the world’s most complex and challenging environments. Leading large-scale development portfolios, he was instrumental in designing and implementing strategic, high-impact interventions that promoted economic resilience and stability. His innovative strategies and policy insights influenced key international partnerships, particularly in conflict-affected regions.

Prior to his Foreign Service tenure, Kevin managed negotiations for business acquisitions and sales at IDP Group, LLC, and optimized fixed-income derivative portfolios at Bank of America’s Global Investment Banking Division. Whether advising clients on sophisticated estate planning strategies, collaborating with senior government officials on private capital mobilization, or designing tools to mitigate risk in financial markets, Kevin combines analytical expertise with strategic foresight to deliver exceptional results.

Kevin holds a JD and LLM from Loyola University Chicago and an MBA from The University of Chicago.