About Us

MassMutual Trust Company, FSB President

D. Michael O'Connor

D. Michael O’Connor is head of the MassMutual Trust Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. MassMutual Trust is a private client service unit that provides investment management, personalized services, and fiduciary oversight to affluent, mature clients. The organization distributes its products and services nationally through MassMutual’s Financial Advisor Network.

Head of Trust Fiduciary Services

Elithea Mas, JD

Elithea and her team oversee the acceptance and administration of fiduciary accounts within MassMutual Trust Company’s Wealth Management Services. They work closely with financial professionals throughout the country to review and consult on estate planning documents for potential and existing clients, ensuring the highest standard of care for each client. Elithea is based in the Greater Hartford region and has been a licensed attorney in Connecticut since 2001. She leads a team of trust professionals who have been working in the industry for more than 40 years.

Head of Investments for Wealth Management

Daken Vanderburg, CFA

Daken oversees the investment team within MassMutual Trust and serves as the Head of Investments within the broader Wealth Management organization. His team provides oversight of portfolios and managers, as well as engages on client-specific investment topics and communication. Daken joined MassMutual Trust in 2019 and brings over 20 years of experience to MassMutual Trust, having held several key positions throughout the industry.

Head of Business Development

Paul Abdow

In his role as Head of Business Development, Paul oversees MassMutual Trust’s nationwide team of Business Development Officers. This team works closely with financial professionals throughout the country to customize MassMutual Trust’s wealth management and family office services to each client’s individual needs. Paul is based in Atlanta and joined MassMutual Trust in 2009.

Head of Client Services

Samantha Carey, CTFA

As Head of Client Services, Samantha oversees a team of service professionals who address the various requests and transaction needs of MassMutual Trust’s clients. Working closely with the dedicated relationship manager, this team helps to onboard new relationships as well as perform routine bill payment and account updates for existing relationships. Samantha holds a designation of Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA) and brings more than 15 years of banking and investment operations experience to the organization.