Associate Wealth Strategist-Wealth Management (Remote)

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Torrance CA - Torrance, CA 90503Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $150,000.00 - $165,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: DayJob Category: Estate PlanningEP Wealth Advisors (EPWA) is a wealth management advisory firm with over $42.2 billion as of December 31, 2025, serving predominately high net worth individuals. EPWA fosters an inclusive environment that offers opportunities for our associates to learn, grow and enhance their skills to take on new challenges to progress in their professional careers.

The Associate Wealth Strategist is responsible for analyzing client asset portfolios, tax circumstances, and for developing and delivering practical, executable estate, income, gift, and charitable planning strategies through client-ready deliverables and meetings. The role includes significant client and prospect-facing responsibilities, partnering closely with Advanced Wealth Strategists in Family Office Services, Advisors, and Wealth Management Services teams to support wealth transfer strategies for ultra high-net-worth clients, typically ranging from $10–25 million in Assets Under Management (AUM), with complexity across advanced estate planning, tax, business, and real estate matters.

This role is designated as a remote position within the Southwest division (Southern California) and requires the ability to attend onsite client engagements and in‑office meetings in Torrance, California.

Responsibilities:



Work closely with Advanced Wealth Strategists and Advisors nationwide to build and deepen relationships with ultra high-net-worth clients and prospects by providing guidance on wealth transfer strategies.


Communicate advanced estate strategies, structures, and analyses in clear, client-friendly language for clients typically ranging from $10–25 million in AUM, and present recommendations, illustrations, and deliverables in client and prospect meetings alongside Advisors, Family Office Services (FOS), and Wealth Management Services (WMS) teams.


Design, evaluate, and implement multi-year wealth transfer strategies tailored to client objectives, clearly comparing alternative advanced planning options and communicating associated tradeoffs to support informed client decision-making.


Participate in Family Office Services strategy discussions and internal client planning meetings.


Support strategy recommendations requiring coordination across internal teams and external professionals, including CPAs and attorneys, and facilitate implementation through completion.


Collaborate cross-functionally with Advisors, investment teams, WMS, and other EP Wealth departments to deliver integrated, holistic wealth strategies.


Serve as a Service Offering Team Lead and/or firm subject matter expert, contributing to the development and execution of multiple service offerings and understanding cross-service integration.


Be available for in-person client, prospect, and firm initiatives as needed.


Build and maintain strong relationships with external professionals, including attorneys and tax advisors, to support effective execution of client strategies.


Perform additional related duties as needed to support business development, client retention, and firm growth objectives.


Adhere to all company policies and procedures, maintaining a consistent focus on quality, professionalism, and compliance.


Qualifications

CFP Designation required (an additional designation/area of specialty is a plus)


Minimum 6 years client-facing experience in financial services or related field


Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited university


Advanced Degree or licensing is a plus


Proficient knowledge in real estate, business, and estate planning documents


Demonstrated knowledge of eMoney, Microsoft Office, Monday.com, and Salesforce CRM software


Familiarity with Vanilla, Wealth.com, or other AI-enabled planning technologies is a plus


Must have strong organizational and administrative skills


Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information


Efficient and effective written and oral communication skills


Detail-oriented, ethical, deadline-driven, and adept at multitasking and problem solving


Reliable, client-focused, and known for exceptional follow-through


Positive, self-motivated, and guided by sound ethical judgment


Excellent interpersonal skills, including flexibility, tact, and diplomacy


Ability to work independently and also cohesively as part of a team



What We Offer

We offer a highly competitive suite of holistic benefits designed to help our team members balance their personal and professional life commitments. These include options designed to encourage employee's health, happiness, and financial well