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Director, Advanced Planning

Fidelity Investments
Remote, USA
Full-time
Senior · 10–12 years experience
Remote
Discovered 2 days ago

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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 FL, GA, SC or NC.

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.

Benefits that balance life and work

  • From our fully paid parent leave to our on-site health and wellness centers, our benefits support the belief that more balance you have, the better you can achieve your goals.

Company overview

At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experience.

Reasonable accommodations

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to [email protected] , or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.

Equal opportunity employer

Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

Applicant screening

At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.

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Requirements

  • 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

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