Senior Tax Strategist - High Net Worth

Edward Jones; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Excellent retirement and health plans

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Edward Jones is seeking a seasoned advisor to support Senior planners in delivering comprehensive wealth management and tax planning services for High Net Worth clients. You will coordinate with internal teams and external experts to translate client goals into effective strategies.

The role emphasizes deep tax planning knowledge, cross-functional collaboration, and adherence to firm guidance while supporting complex client needs across the WMAS division.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or Law is required.
• CPA or Masters of Taxation is required.
• Series 7 and 66 required within 6 months of hire.
• Insurance license required within 6 months of hire.
• Extensive 11+ years in financial services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior planner and collaborate with home office and third-party experts to deliver high-quality APPS for High Net Worth clients.
• Serve as SME for complex tax planning and ensure compliance with evolving laws and regulations.
• Communicate with financial advisors and clients to document goals and articulate tax strategies.
• Coordinate with 3rd-party providers to implement tax planning advice and align with Edward Jones guidance.
• Lead strategic initiatives within WMAS to evolve high-net-worth planning services.

Skills

Tax planning expertise

Client relationship management

Communication with advisors

Financial planning knowledge

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting or Law

CPA or Masters of Taxation

Series 7 & 66 within 6 months

Insurance license

Tools

Financial planning software

Job description

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 13-Oct-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

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.

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Team Overview

The Edward Jones Generations® team provides an end-to-end, high net worth (HNW) client experience by partnering with our branch teams to provide ongoing client services including holistic financial planning, tax and estate planning services via trusted 3rd parties, plan implementation via expanding sets of Edward Jones products and services, and ongoing reporting and support.

What You Will Do

• Support Senior planner and 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 client's wealth management and tax planning needs.
• Serve 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. Support the implementation of tax planning strategies and recommendations.
• Communicate at an appropriate technical level with financial advisors, High Net Worth team, and clients to gain understanding of client's needs, aid in documenting client goals, articulate tax planning strategies and recommendations, identify expertise needed to help the client achieve their goals, and build relationships with clients and financial advisors.
• Serve as a conduit to a third-party tax planning and legal advice service providers to implement tax planning strategies for clients. Setting expectations with tax planning/legal service provider, client, financial advisor, and High Net Worth team to deliver timely advice and customized client deliverables. Connect client's financial plan to their tax and legacy goals. Clearly articulate services to be rendered to 3rd party service providers. Need to ensure that 3rd party advice aligns to EDJ advice and guidance.
• Facilitate the timely delivery and execution of tax planning advice between the third-party service provider and High Net Worth team.
• Lead or actively contribute to key strategic initiatives/projects within and across Wealth Management Advice & Solutions (WMAS) division supporting our High Net Worth strategy and team, in collaboration with internal/external stakeholders, that enable the firm's evolution to deliver ongoing financial planning and asset management services.
• Work in partnership with Edward Jones internal stakeholder groups (Edward Jones Trust Co, Compliance, Legal, Service, Operations, Home Office Portfolio Strategist, etc.) to ensure proper alignment and continued evolution in partnership with the HNW business segment and APPS strategies.
• Help 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.

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
• Ability to travel up to 10% to target markets
• CFP® preferred or obtained in accordance with firm policy
• 11+ years of experience in the financial services industry preferred
• Direct client service experience as a member of a High Net Worth 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 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.
  • Ability 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
  • Familiarity 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

What Could Set You Apart

• Deep Subject Matter expertise in complex tax planning for High Net Worth clients
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Personal initiative and ability to collaborate and build relationships
• Ability to lead small groups and present findings in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to lead a client meeting with multiple professionals
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Generate innovative solutions by challenging status quo
• Provide coaching and mentoring to others in the department
• Ability to understand and interpret how changes in tax laws, legislation, and regulatory changes impact High Net Worth tax planning and client facing strategies and recommendations
• Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ, St. Louis, MO home office locations, and/or that work within a Talent Capability and Generations Hub are expected to work in the office four days per week.

Any changes in strategic direction will be determined by the General Partner responsible for the business segment.

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Edward 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.