Director, Advanced Planning

Overview

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

In addition to leading Advanced Planning, the Director, Advanced Planning is relied on to support the Vice President, Advanced Planning Market Lead with advisor training, regional business development, and thought leadership.

The work is primarily remote using video technology to 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 the time, depending on proximity to regional sites and investor centers.

This role is remote but does require residing within commuting distance to an Investor Center or Regional Center in the states of AZ, NV or UT.

Responsibilities

• Lead Advanced Planning and provide estate planning expertise for high net worth clients and their advisors
• Deliver comprehensive financial and estate planning support as part of a regionally aligned team
• Support advisor training efforts in collaboration with the Advanced Planning Market Lead
• Contribute to regional business development and thought leadership
• Communicate complex topics clearly and effectively to clients and advisors
• Maintain an advisory approach focused on client-first solutions and successful client outcomes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with one of the following designations preferred: CPA, JD, M.T., LLM in taxation
• 10-12 years overall work experience, including 4 years of experience in trusts and estate planning, income tax planning, or succession planning within 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)

Preferred Qualifications

• Retirement, financial, investment, and insurance planning experience
• Experience providing and receiving coaching and mentorship
• Ability to thrive in a team environment while delivering exceptional client planning experiences
• Proven emotional intelligence to bond with and communicate effectively with clients and their advisors

Compensation & Benefits

• Not provided in the description.

Location

• Remote role, requires residing within commuting distance to an Investor Center or Regional Center in the states of AZ, NV or UT.
• Travel typically encouraged between 5% and 20% of the time.

Certifications

• Series 07 - FINRA
• Series 66 - FINRA

Immigration Sponsorship

• The employer will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Regulatory Notice

The employer’s business is governed by the provisions of 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 the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA. These laws and regulations may restrict hiring and/or association with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.