Terry Turnipseed

About Terry Turnipseed

Originally from Jackson, Mississippi, Terry Turnipseed’s life narrative is a powerful illustration of perseverance, intellectual rigor, and an enduring commitment to excellence. Now based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Terry serves as the Vice President of Estate Planning & Asset Protection at Neil Jesani Advisors, where his exceptional work reflects both his expertise and unwavering professional standards.

Terry’s academic record is nothing short of extraordinary. A summa cum laude graduate in Nuclear Engineering from Mississippi State University, he was named an Engineering Fellow and honored as a Harry S. Truman Memorial Scholar. His pursuit of advanced knowledge led him to earn dual graduate degrees in Nuclear Engineering and Technology & Policy from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he was also recognized as a National Science Foundation Fellow.

Further advancing his education, Terry completed both a Juris Doctor (J.D.) and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation, cum laude, at Georgetown University, demonstrating his relentless pursuit of interdisciplinary excellence.

Terry began his professional journey in academia, dedicating 18 years to shaping the minds of future leaders as a Professor of Law, Engineering, and Computer Science. His academic career was marked by a deep commitment to both scholarship and mentorship, bringing real-world insight into the classroom and emphasizing practical applications of complex theories.