Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or Law required
CPA or Masters of Taxation required
Direct client service experience as a member of a HNW client-facing professional team required
Understanding of Financial Advisor and Branch Team Support Member(s) processes including the implementation of Core Wealth, Banking, and Financial Planning offerings
Ability to interpret and leverage firm advice and guidance to support the branch in creating a tailored solution for each client
Proficiency using financial planning software or tools and interpreting results
Deep understanding of financial planning concepts and application
Deep expertise in complex estate planning strategies including but not limited to Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts, sales to Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts, Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts, Generational Skipping Tax Transfer (GSTT), generational gift planning, Qualified Personal Residence Trusts, etc. Should be able to understand and explain these strategies as well as identify when a strategy is appropriate to discuss with a client and ensures alignment to their financial plan and goals. Should also be familiar with implementation of these strategies for High Net Worth clients
Ability to review client tax returns, gift/estate tax returns, personal financial statement, and other legal documents i.e. shareholder agreements, business agreements, executive compensation plans, partnership agreements, etc. and identify tax planning opportunities.
Need to demonstrate ability to understand and interpret how upcoming changes in legislation and regulatory environment may impact HNW tax/legacy planning and proposed client strategies. Support the implementation of estate planning strategies and recommendations