Associate Tax Strategist- High Net Worth

Position Type

Home Office

Position Schedule

Full-Time

EEO Statement

Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Posting Location

Arizona, Tempe, Missouri, St. Louis

Company Description

Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued.  Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we’re proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.

Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging. 

People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career. 

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¹Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
 

External Flexible Work Option(s)

Hybrid

Awards and Accolades

At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong.  We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.

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Country

United States

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Position Requirements

What Experience You Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or Law required
• CPA or Masters of Taxation required
• Series 7 and 66 required within 6 months of hire
• Insurance license required 6 months of hire
• CFP® preferred or obtained in accordance with firm policy
• 5+ years of experience in the financial services industry preferred
• 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 e