Justyn Volesko

Managing Partner/Co-Founder AJ Wealth

Justyn Volesko is a seasoned financial professional with extensive experience in wealth management and family office services. He is currently a Partner at Cerity Partners, having joined the firm in July 2023.1 2

Career History

Co-Founder of AJ Wealth: Volesko co-founded AJ Wealth in May 2012 alongside Andrew Cooper.1 2 The firm specialized in providing comprehensive family office services to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families. AJ Wealth developed a unique expertise in complex estate and tax planning, particularly for clients with carried interests in investment funds.2

Goldman Sachs Experience: Prior to founding AJ Wealth, Volesko worked at Goldman Sachs for nearly a decade, from September 2002 to May 2012.1 During his time there, he helped build the Goldman Sachs Family Office, which catered exclusively to the firm's partners.1

Education

Volesko has a strong educational background in law and economics:

BA in Economics from the University of Albany (1997-1999)
JD from Rutgers University - Camden (1999-2002)
LLM in Taxation from New York University School of Law (2003-2005)1

Recent Developments

In July 2023, AJ Wealth merged with Cerity Partners, a leading independent wealth management firm.2 3 As part of this merger, Volesko transitioned to the role of Partner at Cerity Partners, where he continues to leverage his expertise in family office services and complex planning strategies.1 2

Expertise and Approach

Volesko's approach to wealth management is characterized by:

A focus on providing exceptional, high-touch family office services
Expertise in complex estate and tax planning, especially for clients in the alternative investment industry
A commitment to handling all aspects of a family's financial situation
A "financial planning first" philosophy2 3

In his current role at Cerity Partners, Volesko is working to expand the firm's family office service offering, drawing from his Goldman Sachs pedigree and AJ Wealth experience to create a multi-family office service that aims to be truly exceptional.1