Estate Planning Advisor
empirical financial servicesSan Mateo, CA
$200,000 – $250,000
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empirical financial servicesSan Mateo, CA20 days ago
$200,000 – $250,000
Industries
Trust, Fiduciary, and Custody ActivitiesTrusts, Estates, and Agency AccountsPortfolio Management and Investment AdviceEstate Planning Advisor
We are seeking an Estate Planning Advisor to lead and support sophisticated estate and wealth transfer planning for high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners within Empirical Wealth Management’s integrated advisory model. This role is ideal for a planning-driven professional who enjoys combining technical estate, gift, and income tax knowledge with practical, client-facing advice in a collaborative wealth management environment.
The Estate Planning Advisor will work closely with financial advisors, tax professionals, and external attorneys to design, implement, and maintain estate planning strategies that align with clients’ goals, family dynamics, and financial circumstances.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as an internal subject-matter expert and trusted resource on estate, gift, and wealth transfer planning for Empirical advisors and their clients
Collaborate with lead advisors to develop and present comprehensive estate planning recommendations addressing generational wealth transfer, tax minimization, asset protection, and charitable planning objectives
Review existing estate plans (wills, revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, beneficiary designations) and identify gaps, risks, and planning opportunities
Prepare clear, client-facing summaries and visual overviews of estate structures, including flow charts or diagrams, to help clients and family members understand how their plans work
Participate in client meetings (in person and virtual) with advisors to explain estate planning concepts, coordinate action items, and support ongoing implementation
Recommend planning strategies and structures such as revocable trusts, marital and bypass trusts, dynasty trusts, ILITs, SLATs, GRATs, charitable trusts, family entities, and beneficiary designations appropriate to client fact patterns
Work closely with Empirical’s tax, financial planning, and investment teams to integrate estate planning with income tax planning, business succession, retirement distribution, risk management, and investment strategy
Support business development and client engagement initiatives, including educational workshops, webinars, and content for clients, prospects, and professional partners
Qualifications:
5–10 years of experience in estate planning, trust administration, or related areas (e.g., private client services, tax, or wealth management) serving high-net-worth individuals and families
JD required; LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning, or an advanced estate planning designation is a plus
Demonstrated ability to explain complex estate and tax concepts clearly and practically to non-technical audiences.
Experience collaborating with or within multi-disciplinary teams (attorneys, CPAs, financial advisors) on integrated client planning
High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort leading meetings and presenting to small groups
Proficiency with or ability to quickly learn planning and research tools; familiarity with wealth management CRM and document management systems is a plus
Compensation
Salary range: $200,000 – $250,000
Benefits:
Medical, Vision, Dental, and Disability Insurance for employees are 100% paid for by the company
401(k) Plan + match
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Level
LeadL6
Salary
$200,000 – $250,000
Location
San Mateo, CA
Occupation
Personal Financial Advisors
Industry
Trust, Fiduciary, and Custody Activities
Posted
20 days ago
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