Director, Advanced Planning

Fidelity Investments Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Investments Inc. is seeking a Director of Advanced Planning to lead client-facing estate planning efforts for high-net-worth clients and their advisors. The role supports a regionally aligned team, provides comprehensive financial planning, and contributes to advisor training and business development.

Travel ranges 5–20% and residency near an Investor Center in AZ, NV, or UT is required. The position emphasizes collaboration with the Advanced Planning Leadership Development team, remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with CPA, JD, M.T., or LLM in taxation preferred.
• 10-12 years total experience with 4 years in trusts and estate planning, income tax planning or succession planning in a public accounting, law or wealth management setting.
• FINRA Series 7 and 66 to be acquired within 90 days of employment.
• Estate planning, family wealth transfer planning, wills/trusts, income taxation and estate taxation knowledge required.
• Retirement, financial, investment, and insurance planning preferred.
• Coaching and mentorship skills with ability to lead a team.
• Ability to communicate complex subjects clearly and effectively.
• Proven emotional intelligence to bond with clients and advisors.
• Client-first, solution-oriented work ethic; strong independent work balance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Advanced Planning regionally as an estate planning expert.
• Support VP, Advanced Planning Market Lead with advisor training and regional business development.
• Provide comprehensive financial and estate planning support to high-net-worth clients and their advisors.
• Travel 5–20% and reside within commuting distance to Investor Centers in AZ, NV, or UT.

Skills

Experience 10-12 yrs

FINRA Series 7

FINRA Series 66

Estate planning knowledge

Client-facing / advisory coaching

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Solution-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPA

JD

M.T.

LLM in taxation

Job description

Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Job Description

The Role

This client-facing position leads Advanced Planning and serves as an estate planning expert. It supports Fidelity’s high net worth clients and their advisors. The role is part of a regionally aligned Advanced Planning team providing comprehensive financial and estate planning support. Additionally, the Director, Advanced Planning will also be relied on to support the Vice President, Advanced Planning Market Lead to provide advisor training, regional business development and thought leadership. We primarily use video technology to function remotely and meet virtually with clients and advisors across the region. We also collaborate with the Advanced Planning team both virtually and in-person to maintain and increase our collective impact on the clients we serve. Travel is typically encouraged between 5% and 20% of time, depending on physical proximity to regional sites and investor centers. This role is remote but does require residing within commuting distance to an Investor Center or Regional Center in the states of AZ, NV or UT.

The Expertise And Skills You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree with any of the following designations preferred: CPA, JD, M.T., LLM in taxation
• 10-12 years overall work experience with 4 years of trusts and estate planning, income tax planning or succession planning work experience within a public accounting, law practice, or wealth management industry environment
• FINRA Series 7 and 66 acquired within 90-days of employment
• Estate Planning, family wealth transfer planning, wills/trusts, income taxation, and trust and estate taxation knowledge (required)
• Retirement, financial, investment, and insurance planning preferred
• Effective at providing and receiving coaching and mentorship
• Thrives in a team environment to provide an exceptional client planning experience
• Communicates complex subjects clearly and effectively
• Proven emotional intelligence to effectively bond with and communicate with clients and their advisors
• Possesses a solution-oriented, client-first work ethic
• Works independently, balances competing tasks, and prioritizes work to maintain efficiency
• Maintains a positive professional demeanor, with a thoughtful approach to delivering successful customer outcomes

The Team

We are part of the Advanced Planning Leadership Development team collaborating with Fidelity’s advisors and their high-net-worth clients to provide a comprehensive financial planning experience that is tailored to each client’s unique financial goals and family dynamics.

Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model

Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

Certifications

Series 07 - FINRA, Series 66 - FINRA

Category

Relationship Management

Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.