OUR TEAM 

Meet The Driving Force Behind Elite Fiduciary Group

Elaine M. Watrous

Founder

Driven by a passion for protecting the elderly and vulnerable people from financial abuse and fraud, Elaine Watrous is on a mission to help her clients protect their health, wealth and legacy. Her knack for management stems from her three decades of experience as a small business manager, allowing her to make the right moves in the best interests of her clients. 

She obtained her bachelor’s in Business Administration from Cal State University Fullerton (CSUF) where she graduated Summa Cum Laude in Accounting and Finance after studying Criminal Justice and Sociology. However, it was while working for a reputable Orange County firm that she mastered the art of Trust Administration and later became an advisory board member to the CSUF Professional Fiduciary Management Trustee’s Program in 2012.

Throughout her career as a professional fiduciary, she has served as a trustee, conservator, executor and successor for her clients among other roles. Now, she serves as a member of multiple fiduciary boards and holds several certifications.