Corporate Vice President, Advanced Planning Consultant - West Central Zone

New York Life•New York, NY

2d•Remote

About The Position

Our Agency distribution system is the lifeblood and key differentiator of New York Life, where dedicated individuals like you provide vital support to our field force and connect with clients, helping build lifelong relationships. As part of our team, you'll equip agents with the tools, training, and support they need to succeed and thrive. Your work helps foster financial security for countless individuals, shaping their futures and contributing to the growth of the business. As an Advanced Planning Consultant, you will provide expert case consultation and strategic planning support to agents and management teams within the West Central Zone. You will specialize in advanced planning areas such as estate, business, charitable, and retirement strategies, helping agents design customized solutions that align with clients’ financial goals and lead to successful life insurance sales. The role covers the General Offices in the West Central Zone and could include offices in Colorado, Greater Kansas City, Great Plains, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa. The role will require relocation to the territory.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) strongly preferred, with a strong foundation in estate and tax law preferred.
Life insurance / industry sales support experience a plus.
Deep expertise in advanced planning topics, including estate, business succession, charitable giving, and retirement income strategies.
Proven ability to present complex legal and financial concepts in a clear, client-friendly manner that drives sales results.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong presentation abilities, and a consultative approach to working with agents and clients.
Demonstrated strength in relationship management and cross-functional collaboration.
Willingness and ability to travel 50% within the West Central Zone.

Responsibilities

Partner with agents and general office leadership to deliver one-on-one case consultations, helping design and implement advanced planning strategies involving estate, charitable, transnational, business, and retirement planning.
Provide responsive, professional support via in-person meetings, Zoom, and phone consultations to agents, Sales Development Managers, Product Consultants, and field management.
Serve as a technical expert on tax, legal, and financial aspects of advanced planning concepts, offering actionable insights that connect directly to product solutions.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments to develop and promote advanced markets initiatives that drive sales of life insurance products.
Create clear, compelling marketing, training, and educational materials for agents, clients, and their professional advisors (e.g., attorneys, CPAs).
Represent the Advanced Planning Group as a trusted resource within the General Offices and ensure high-quality field support across the assigned territory.