Wealth Strategist
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Wealth Strategist to partner with advisors and serve as a trusted planning resource for high net worth and ultra high net worth clients. This role focuses on advanced estate, tax, and legacy planning, translating technical strategies into clear, actionable guidance for clients and their professional teams. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with excellent communication skills and a collaborative, client first mindset. Primary responsibilities include: Client Planning & Strategy Develop and analyze sophisticated wealth transfer, estate, and tax planning strategies for high net worth clients. Review estate planning documents (wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, ILITs, GRATs, LLCs, etc.) and identify planning opportunities, risks, and areas for refinement Evaluate life insurance strategies for estate liquidity, wealth transfer, and legacy objectives Advise on charitable planning, gifting strategies, and multigenerational planning considerations Independently produce and own the end-to-end creation of customized client deliverables—gather/enter data, model and compare scenarios, develop recommendations, and produce written presentation-ready output. Advisor & Team Collaboration Partner closely with Senior Wealth Strategists, Private Wealth Teams and Private Bankers to support client engagements - operating independently on assigned engagements while also supporting senior strategists with analysis and deliverables. Participate in client meetings as a subject matter expert, articulating complex strategies in a simple and confident manner Coordinate with outside professionals including estate planning attorneys, CPAs, and insurance advisors to ensure alignment Support business development efforts by helping articulate planning capabilities to prospective clients Research & Thought Leadership Stay current on changes in tax law, estate planning techniques, and industry trends Contribute to internal planning resources, templates, and best practice frameworks Assist in developing educational content, presentations, or client communications related to wealth strategy topics Qualifications, Education, Certifications and/or Other Professional Credentials
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience working directly with clients in a financial planning or wealth planning capacity
- CFP®, JD, CPA, LLM, or Masters in Tax
- Experience working directly with high net worth and ultra high net worth clients
- Expert-level proficiency with eMoney financial planning software
- Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding client service and business objectives
- Strong executive presence with excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-management skills
- Experience managing, mentoring, and training team members
- Deep technical knowledge of financial planning, income tax, estate planning and wealth transfer strategies
Responsibilities
- Develop and analyze sophisticated wealth transfer, estate, and tax planning strategies for high net worth clients.
- Review estate planning documents (wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, ILITs, GRATs, LLCs, etc.) and identify planning opportunities, risks, and areas for refinement
- Evaluate life insurance strategies for estate liquidity, wealth transfer, and legacy objectives
- Advise on charitable planning, gifting strategies, and multigenerational planning considerations
- Independently produce and own the end-to-end creation of customized client deliverables—gather/enter data, model and compare scenarios, develop recommendations, and produce written presentation-ready output.
- Partner closely with Senior Wealth Strategists, Private Wealth Teams and Private Bankers to support client engagements - operating independently on assigned engagements while also supporting senior strategists with analysis and deliverables.
- Participate in client meetings as a subject matter expert, articulating complex strategies in a simple and confident manner
- Coordinate with outside professionals including estate planning attorneys, CPAs, and insurance advisors to ensure alignment
- Support business development efforts by helping articulate planning capabilities to prospective clients
- Stay current on changes in tax law, estate planning techniques, and industry trends
- Contribute to internal planning resources, templates, and best practice frameworks
- Assist in developing educational content, presentations, or client communications related to wealth strategy topics
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
