BNY Mellon Wealth Management Announces Crystal Thompkins as Head of Philanthropic Solutions

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BNY Mellon Wealth Management appointed Crystal Thompkins as the new Head of Philanthropic Solutions. With over 20 years of experience, she will drive strategy for philanthropic services which include individual philanthropy and donor-advised funds. Reporting to Ben McGloin, Thompkins has been with BNY Mellon for over 15 years. She previously served as the National Director of Gift Planning Services. BNY Mellon Wealth Management manages $292 billion in client assets and has a long history of providing financial services worldwide.

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• Crystal Thompkins brings over 20 years of experience in non-profit philanthropy.
• Thompkins has been with BNY Mellon for over 15 years, indicating strong institutional knowledge.
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NEW YORK, June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BNY Mellon Wealth Management has appointed Crystal Thompkins as Head of Philanthropic Solutions. Crystal leads and coordinates strategy for all of Wealth Management's philanthropic services, including individual and family philanthropy, institutional endowments and foundations, planned giving and donor-advised fund services. She oversees a team of relationship managers and client service staff. Based in Greensboro, NC, Crystal reports to Ben McGloin, Head of Advice, Planning & Fiduciary Services.

With more than 20 years of experience working with non-profits, Crystal has a depth of knowledge in all aspects of gift planning and donor stewardship from her work with large, complex programs across all sectors and actively provides insights on trends and best practices in support of non-profit clients across the firm. She joined BNY Mellon Wealth Management more than 15 years ago as part of the Planned Giving group and also has experience in tax preparation and client relationship management. Prior to this role, she was the National Director of Gift Planning Services.

"Crystal's contributions to the business are substantial, including spearheading our annual Planned Giving Conferences and annual reports. She is an authoritative representative of our philanthropic offering and will be a capable steward in leading our Philanthropic Solutions group through its next chapter," said McGloin. "Her experience, leadership, and knowledge of the philanthropy market will support our Active Wealth framework whether she is working with non-profit, corporate or individual clients."

Outside of work, Crystal serves on the boards for the American Council on Charitable Gift Annuities, the BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund and the Winston-Salem State University Foundation, her alma mater.

About BNY Mellon Wealth Management
For more than two centuries, BNY Mellon Wealth Management has provided services to financially successful individuals and families, their family offices and business enterprises, planned giving programs, and endowments and foundations. It has $292 billion in total client assets, as of March 31, 2021, and an extensive network of offices in the U.S. and internationally. BNY Mellon Wealth Management, which delivers leading wealth advice across investments, banking, custody, and wealth and estate planning, conducts business through various operating subsidiaries of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation. For more information, visit www.bnymellonwealth.com or follow us on Twitter @BNYMellonWealth. A division of Wealth Management, BNY Mellon Investor Solutions includes the firm's institutional multi-asset solutions business. It has $29B in AUM/AUA as of March 31, 2021 and is penetrating the rapidly growing OCIO market.  

ABOUT BNY MELLON
BNY Mellon is a global investments company dedicated to helping its clients manage and service their financial assets throughout the investment lifecycle. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, BNY Mellon delivers informed investment and wealth management and investment services in 35 countries. As of March 31, 2021, BNY Mellon had $41.7 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration, and $2.2 trillion in assets under management. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments. BNY Mellon is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK). Additional information is available on www.bnymellon.com. Follow us on Twitter @BNYMellon or visit our newsroom at www.bnymellon.com/newsroom for the latest company news.

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212-635-8676
Ben.Tanner@bnymellon.com

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Who is Crystal Thompkins at BNY Mellon?

Crystal Thompkins has been appointed as the Head of Philanthropic Solutions at BNY Mellon Wealth Management.

What are Crystal Thompkins' responsibilities?

She will lead strategy for all philanthropic services including individual philanthropy and donor-advised funds.

What is the total client assets managed by BNY Mellon Wealth Management?

As of March 31, 2021, BNY Mellon Wealth Management manages $292 billion in client assets.

Who does Crystal Thompkins report to at BNY Mellon?

Crystal Thompkins reports to Ben McGloin, Head of Advice, Planning & Fiduciary Services.

How long has Crystal Thompkins been with BNY Mellon?

Crystal Thompkins has been with BNY Mellon for over 15 years.