Position Summary :
Produce and review complex client estate and wealth transfer planning deliverables and serves as an estate and financial planning technical resource for the firm and developing thought leader in areas of estate and financial planning.
Duties & Responsibilities :
Produces Estate Document Focused Deliverables
- Prepares estate flowcharts, estate planning illustrations, estate document summaries and other ad hoc technical deliverables relative to complex estate and wealth transfer planning matters
- Reviews, analyzes and summarizes sophisticated estate planning documents
- Discusses objectives with internal client teams as needed and prepares appropriate ad hoc deliverables
- Identifies specific planning issues and strategies and drafts observations and recommendations
- Calculates and administers GRATs, CLTs, CRTs as well as administration of various family entities and comprehensive services related to maintaining client’s Family Offices
Produces, Reviews and Presents Financial Modeling and Financial Planning Focused Deliverables
Prepares various financial modeling and impact analysis deliverables by utilizing NaviPlan, Excel and other programsDevelops expertise working with financial planning software (e.g., NaviPlan)Participates as a presenter of “live-modeling” in client meetings, as neededDiscusses objectives with internal client teams as needed and prepares appropriate ad hoc deliverablesServes as an estate and financial planning technical resource internally
Assists client team as technical resource in preparation for client meetingsEnsures objectives / observations and information from Managing Director and Client Service Teams are incorporated into planning deliverablesReviews reports prepared by various associatesConducts research as neededProvides support, clarity and answers to technical issues / questions related to estate and financial planningAdvances communication skills and visibility as author of technical articlesStays current with legislative and case law changes and other technical developments in estate and financial planning areasDevelops beneficial relationships and communicates with outside advisorsDevelops, reviews and maintains FOS technical materials and educational pieces related to estate and wealth transfer planning
Develops, reviews and maintains templates for various estate planning reports, analyses and deliverablesParticipates in creation, review and maintenance of estate and financial planning related technical education summaries and materialsHandles certain required administrative tasks, attends various required internal meetings and participates in training sessions for continued technical development
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications :
College degree with advanced degree in relevant field or professional designation in relevant area of study (such as CPA, CFP, CPWA, CIMA) and 5 years of relevant experience in trust and estate planning and tax planning. Financial planning experience preferred.Must possess a foundation of technical and business expertise with prior experience in strategic wealth planning for high net worth individuals and multi-generational familiesMust have strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret / analyze estate planning documents, financial statements and tax returns with strong attention to detailMust be developing in area of written and verbal communication skills as author and presenter of complex estate planning strategiesMust have excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, preferably with ability to build Excel worksheets relative to complex planning strategiesMust have familiarity with financial planning software, with specific NaviPlan experience preferredMust be developing in ability to explain complex estate planning strategies in a client-friendly mannerMust have a professional demeanor with the utmost respect for confidential mattersMust be able to work independently and in a team environmentMust be detail-oriented with excellent organizational skillsMust have ability to multi-taskMust have ability to work in a fast-paced environmentMust have strong work ethic with a positive attitudeWorking Conditions :
Limited travel as business needs necessitateLong periods of sitting utilizing a computer