Director, Advanced Planning

Overview

This client-facing role leads Advanced Planning and serves as an estate planning expert supporting high net worth clients and their advisors. The position is part of a regionally aligned Advanced Planning team providing comprehensive financial and estate planning support.

In addition, the Director, Advanced Planning will be relied upon to support the Vice President, Advanced Planning Market Lead by helping deliver advisor training, regional business development, and thought leadership.

The organization primarily uses video technology to work remotely and meet virtually with clients and advisors across the region. Collaboration with the Advanced Planning team occurs both virtually and in-person. Travel is typically encouraged between 5% and 20% of time, depending on physical proximity to regional sites and investor centers.

This role is remote, but requires residing within commuting distance to an Investor Center or Regional Center in the states of FL, GA, SC or NC.

Responsibilities

• Lead Advanced Planning and provide estate planning expertise for high net worth clients and their advisors
• Support comprehensive financial and estate planning needs as part of a regionally aligned Advanced Planning team
• Provide advisor training support, regional business development support, and thought leadership support
• Conduct client and advisor meetings virtually using video technology
• Collaborate with the Advanced Planning team virtually and in-person
• Maintain effective communication with clients and advisors on complex topics

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with one of the following designations preferred: CPA, JD, M.T., LLM in taxation
• 10-12 years overall work experience with 4 years of trusts and estate planning, income tax planning, or succession planning work experience in a public accounting, law practice, or wealth management industry environment
• FINRA Series 7 and 66 acquired within 90-days of employment
• Estate Planning, family wealth transfer planning, wills/trusts, income taxation, and trust and estate taxation knowledge (required)
• Retirement, financial, investment, and insurance planning knowledge (preferred)
• Ability to provide and receive coaching and mentorship
• Ability to thrive in a team environment to deliver an exceptional client planning experience
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate complex subjects
• Proven emotional intelligence to build relationships and communicate effectively with clients and advisors
• Solution-oriented, client-first work ethic
• Ability to work independently, balance competing tasks, and prioritize work to maintain efficiency
• Maintain a positive professional demeanor and deliver successful customer outcomes

Certifications

• Series 07 - FINRA
• Series 66 - FINRA

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified in the provided job description.

Location

Remote, with a requirement to reside within commuting distance to an Investor Center or Regional Center in the states of FL, GA, SC or NC.

Additional Information

• Immigration sponsorship will not be provided for this position.
• The organization’s business is governed by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities, and rules and regulations of self-regulatory organizations including FINRA.
• These laws and regulations may restrict the organization from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.