Senior Wealth Strategist- Private Wealth Tax

Job description

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 16-Sep-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

nJoin 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.

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nPeople 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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nTeam Overview:

nDo you have a desire to be a part of the wealth management process? Do people consider you a strategic thinker and strong collaborator? Do you have a background in financial planning, with an emphasis on tax strategies? What about experience supporting Financial Advisors? If you answered yes to these questions, the Wealth Strategist role could be the right opportunity for you!

nPrivate Wealth Consulting is a team within the Private Wealth area that serves as the planning and investment consultation group supporting the delivery of financial planning services and implementation through investment solutions to high net worth (HNW) clients. We collaborate across Edward Jones home office teams and external 3 rd party relationships to deliver personalized advice with a particular focus on financial planning, portfolio strategy, and guidance on complex wealth management strategies. The Private Wealth Consulting Team partners with branch teams to deliver a comprehensive review and analysis of HNW clients' financial planning needs and provides tailored financial strategies to help clients reach their goals.

nWhat You Will Do:

nSenior Wealth Strategists partner with home office and third-party experts to support financial advisors and deliver the high-quality Advice, Planning, Products, and Services (APPS) required to meet our High Net Worth clients' wealth management and tax planning needs. You will be called upon as a tax planning subject matter expert, on the firm's full suite of financial planning tools, investment offerings, and how they're leveraged to help clients define their financial goals and identify solutions to keep them on-track. Additionally, you will apply knowledge of financial planning disciplines to unique client circumstances and work directly with branch teams and their clients. You'll be joining a team of high-energy associates, with tenure ranging from years to decades, dedicated to personal development, inclusion and diversity, and partnering with financial advisors as part of the client team.

nResponsibilities include:

nnnServe as a subject matter expert for complex cases requiring deep technical knowledge and extensive tax planning expertise. Need to demonstrate ability to understand how upcoming changes in legislation and regulatory environment may impact High Net Worth tax planning and proposed client strategies.

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nnCommunicate with financial advisors and clients to gain understanding of client's needs, aid in documenting client goals, articulate investment and tax planning strategies and recommendations, identify expertise needed to help the client achieve their goals, and build relationships with clients and financial advisors

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nnLead firm goals, projects and initiatives to better serve branch teams and clients.

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nnDrive department/team wide goals, projects and initiatives to better serve branch teams and clients.

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nnStay abreast of financial planning concepts, market trends, investment opportunities, changes in financial regulations, etc. and share subject matter expertise with team, Financial Advisors, and clients

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nnHelp shape and inform High Net Worth client facing advice and guidance related to complex tax planning as well as provide input on future products and services needed to meet client needs.

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n nWhat Experience You Need:

nnn9+ years' experience in the Financial Services Industry

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nnSeries 7 and 66 required within 6 months of hire

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nnInsurance license required within 6 months of hire

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nnCFP designation highly preferred or obtained within firm policy

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nnCPA or other graduate or postgraduate degree specializing in complex tax highly preferred

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nnBachelor's degree in business, Finance, Accounting or Law required

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nnAbility to interpret and leverage firm advice and guidance to support the branch in creating a tailored solution for each client.

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nnProficiency using financial planning software or tools and interpreting results

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nnDeep understanding of financial planning concepts and application

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nnDeep expertise in complex tax planning strategies including but not limited to Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs), Private Foundations, Donor Advised Funds, Trust taxation, Roth conversion analysis, pass through entity taxation, 1031 Exchanges, Deferred sales trusts, equity based compensation, net unrealized appreciation, considerations for business sales, etc.

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nnAbility 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

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nnFamiliarity with implementation of these strategies for High Net Worth clients

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nnAbility 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

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n nWhat Could Set You Apart:

nnnMastery of financial planning, investment strategies, tax planning, and estate planning.

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nnStrong presentation and communication skills

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nnExceptional organizational skills

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nnUnderstanding of Financial Advisor and Branch Team Support Member(s) structure

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nnExtensive experience dealing with high net worth clients and addressing their complex financial needs.

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nnExceptional analytical abilities for assessing complex financial situations and developing tailored solutions.

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nnAbility to support a financial advisor in evaluating solutions-based strategies for client needs

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nnAdvanced degree; CPA, JD, CFA or additional financial planning certification.

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n n*Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week.

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nEdward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page ( .

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