Laura Ward

Laura Ward serves as Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Washington Trust Advisors, Inc. (Washington Trust Wealth Management), where she oversees investment portfolios for institutional and high-net-worth individual clients, focusing on tailored asset allocation and risk management strategies. As a voting member of the Investment Committee, she plays a pivotal role in decisions affecting client portfolios, especially in the equity sector.

Ms. Ward brings over 30 years of experience across wealth management, annuities, insurance, and retirement plan services, including prior roles as a 401(k) Specialist at CBIA and a Registered Representative at Raymond James & Associates. She has managed portfolios encompassing equities, fixed income, and retirement assets, servicing ERISA pension plans and institutions in addition to individuals.

She holds a CTFA designation from the American Bankers Association and is a Certified Financial Planner with credentials covering banking, insurance, and securities, as well as a Bachelor's in Accounting and Finance from Bryant University. Her career is marked by significant contributions to wealth advisory best practices, consistently providing investment management excellence to clients across Rhode Island and the Northeast.