Expertise
Linda Khachek is a Vice President and Senior Relationship Advisor for the Santa Barbara region of Northern Trust’s Wealth Management segment. She is responsible for the administration of fiduciary and investment management relationships for high-net-worth individuals and families. Linda delivers comprehensive wealth management solutions that address estate planning, wealth transfer strategies, fiduciary matters, and philanthropic endeavors. With a deep understanding of individual and family dynamics, she takes pride in serving as a trusted advisor, employing customized strategies to help clients achieve their long-term objectives.
Experience
Linda brings over a decade of experience as an estate planning attorney in private practice, where she advised clients on estate planning, trust administration, probate, and asset protection. She regularly worked with individuals and families on advanced estate planning strategies and has extensive experience guiding trustees, executors, and administrators through complex fiduciary responsibilities. Linda’s previous roles at a national wealth management firm and a life insurance services company further strengthened her financial acumen and broadened her perspective on holistic wealth planning, allowing her to integrate legal, financial, and personal considerations into her advisory approach.
Joined Northern Trust
2025
Education
Linda earned her Juris Doctor degree from Southwestern University School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and the Honors Program from Villanova University.
Credentials
Linda is a member of the California Bar.
Community Involvement
Linda is actively involved in the community and serves on the Board of Directors for the Santa Barbara Hospice Foundation.