Wealth Strategist

Vodafone; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 206,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in wealth management seeks a Private Wealth Strategist in Chicago. In this role, you will work closely with ultra-high net worth individuals to develop customized wealth transfer strategies. The position requires a law degree and extensive experience in trust and estate planning, focusing on client engagement and strategically-driven financial insights.

Benefits

Industry-leading benefits

Access to paid time off

Resources and support for employee impact

Discretionary incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• 7 years of private law firm practice or similar experience in transfer taxation or trusts and estates.
• Strong Tax, legal research and writing skills.
• Series 7 & 66 or the ability to obtain these within 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Develop wealth transfer strategies for ultra-high net worth individuals and families.
• Design, create and effectively deliver presentation pieces for client meetings.
• Partner with Advisors in client solicitation efforts.

Skills

Business Development

Critical Thinking

Oral Communications

Presentation Skills

Wealth Planning

Active Listening

Collaboration

Customer and Client Focus

Pipeline Management

Written Communications

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Issue Management

Prioritization

Education

Law degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Brentmark Estate Planning Tools

Job description

Job Description:

Merrill Wealth Management is a leading provider of comprehensive wealth management and investment products and services for individuals, companies, and institutions. Merrill Wealth Management is one of the largest businesses of its kind in the world specializing in goals-based wealth management, including planning for retirement, education, legacy, and other life goals through investment advice and guidance.

Merrill's Financial Advisors and Wealth Management Client Associates help clients pursue the life they envision through a personal relationship with their advisory team committed to their needs. We believe trust comes from transparency. Our trusted advisory teams are equipped with access to the investment insights of Merrill coupled with the banking convenience of Bank of America.

Merrill is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.

At Merrill, we empower you to bring your whole self to work. We value diversity in our thoughts, business, and within our employees and clients. Our Wealth Management team represents an array of different backgrounds and bring their unique perspectives, ideas and experiences, helping to create a work community that is culture driven, resilient, results focused and effective.

Job Description:

The Private Wealth Strategist, part of Merrill's Strategic Wealth Advisory Group, works with UHNW individuals and families to provide objective insights aimed at aligning financial and estate strategies with their goals. This is a highly visible position within Merrill Private Wealth Management (PWM) that works closely with Merrill advisors and PWM management in the assigned territories. The role partners with Merrill Advisors in client solicitation efforts and generating wealth transfer strategies for our UHNW clients and prospects. Develop recommendations and assist Advisors to implement customized planning strategies for UHNW families. Focus may be on transfer of inter-generational wealth, estate planning, diversification of a concentrated position, philanthropy, private planning business succession, risk management and retirement planning. May also author whitepapers, articles and other material on topics impacting the UHNW client segment, or provide service to clients. Assist with the retention of UHNW relationships.

Core responsibilities

• Develop wealth transfer strategies for ultra-high net worth (UHNW) individuals and families (net worth $50 million or more) to enhance client relationships and acquire new clients ( This role does not have any specific client acquisition goals ).
• Design, create and effectively deliver presentation pieces for client meetings and national events
• Partner with Advisors or Relationship Managers in client solicitation efforts and generating wealth management strategies for our UHNW clients and prospects.
• Develop recommendations and assist Advisors or Relationship Managers to implement customized planning strategies for UHNW families. Focus may be on transfer of inter-generational wealth, estate planning, diversification of a concentrated position, philanthropy, private planning business succession, global asset allocation, risk management and retirement planning.
• May also author whitepapers, articles and other material on topics impacting the UHNW client segment, or provide service to clients.
• Assist with the retention of UHNW relationships.

Skills:

• Business Development
• Critical Thinking
• Oral Communications
• Presentation Skills
• Wealth Planning
• Active Listening
• Collaboration
• Customer and Client Focus
• Pipeline Management
• Written Communications
• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Issue Management
• Prioritization

Desired Skills:

• 7 years of private law firm practice or similar experience in transfer taxation or trusts and estates with a focus on planning experience for UHNW families and individuals
• Strong Tax, legal research and writing skills
• Series 7 & 66 or the ability to obtain these within 120 days
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Brentmark Estate Planning Tools (aka NumberCruncher)

Minimum Education Requirement: Law degree required

Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:
40

Pay Transparency details

US - IL - Chicago - 110 N Wacker Dr - Bank Of America Tower Chicago (IL4110)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range

$206,500.00 - $300,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

Benefits

This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.