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HELENE H. DOWNS

PARTNER | CPA | TAX DEPARTMENT

Helene Downs joined Hantzmon Wiebel in 2001. She specializes in trusts and estates and enjoys building long-term relationships with her clients. Helene is drawn to the outdoors and enjoys gardening, hiking, golfing, and taking in the splendor of the natural world. She still receives a hard copy of National Geographic and often reads each issue from cover to cover.

EDUCATION

A.B., Princeton University 

INDUSTRY SPECIALTIES

High-Net-Worth Individuals 
Trust and Estate Planning and Compliance 

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) 
Central Virginia Estate Planning Council, Treasurer 
Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) 

PERSONAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES

Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, Governing Board Member
Village School, Treasurer 

Client Testimonial

I have been a client of Hantzmon Wiebel for over 15 years and have been very happy with the service they provide. Helene Downs is my primary contact, and she is a pleasure to work with. She is very knowledgeable, and I trust her timely advice and integrity.
— Gary Merriman