Meet Emma Nakakuki

Emma Nakakuki is a Counselor-at-Law specializing in estate planning and probate administration. She launched Legacy Guardian Law Firm after spending over 20 years on Wall Street in New York City, where she developed deep expertise in complex financial and legal structures.

During her time on Wall Street, Emma focused on over-the-counter derivative instruments, trust formation for special purpose vehicles, and compliance with The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010.

In 2011, Emma was recruited to work at an investment bank in London for a year before returning to New York City in 2012. She was subsequently recruited by Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. — a large mutual fund complex headquartered in Kansas City — where she served in their Legal Department from 2014 to 2022.

Emma departed Waddell & Reed in 2022 following its acquisition by a large Australian firm. That same year, she felt a strong calling to fill a void in the community — particularly in educating people about the critical importance of having an estate plan.

Today, Emma channels her Wall Street precision and her genuine care for families into helping clients across the Kansas City metro area build estate plans that protect their loved ones, honor their wishes, and — for those of faith — reflect their values.