Advanced Wealth Strategist - Southern, CA
EP Wealth Advisors · Remote
USD 163,000 to 183,000 · period not stated
EP Wealth Advisors (EPWA) is a wealth management advisory firm with over $49.1 billion as of June 30, 2026, serving predominately high net worth individuals. EPWA fosters an inclusive environment that offers opportunities for our associates to learn, grow and enhance their skills to take on new challenges to progress in their professional careers.
The Advanced Wealth Strategist is responsible for analyzing client asset portfolios, tax circumstances, and for developing and delivering practical, executable estate, income, gift, and charitable planning strategies through client-ready deliverables and meetings. The role includes significant client and prospect-facing responsibilities, partnering closely with Family Office Services, Advisors, and Wealth Management Services teams to support wealth transfer strategies for ultra high-net-worth clients, typically with at least $25 million in Assets Under Management (AUM), and with complexity across advanced estate planning, tax, business, real estate, and family governance matters.
This role is designated as a remote position within the Southwest division (Southern California) and requires the ability to attend onsite client engagements and in‑office meetings in Torrance, California.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with Advisors nationwide to build and deepen relationships with ultra high-net-worth clients and prospects by providing guidance on wealth transfer strategies.
Communicate advanced estate strategies, structures, and analyses in clear, client-friendly language for clients, typically with at least $25 million in AUM, and present recommendations, illustrations, and deliverables in client and prospect meetings alongside Advisors, Family Office Services (FOS), and Wealth Management Services (WMS) teams.
Design, evaluate, and implement multi-year wealth transfer strategies tailored to client objectives, clearly comparing alternative advanced planning options and communicating associated tradeoffs to support informed client decision-making.
Participate in Family Office Services strategy discussions and internal client planning meetings.
Lead and support strategy recommendations requiring coordination across internal teams and external professionals, including CPAs and attorneys, and facilitate implementation through completion.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Advisors, investment teams, WMS, and other EP Wealth departments to deliver integrated, holistic wealth strategies.
Serve as a Service Offering Team Lead and/or firm subject matter expert, contributing to the development and execution of multiple service offerings and understanding cross-service integration.
Be available for in-person client, prospect, and firm initiatives as needed.
Build and maintain strong relationships with external professionals, including attorneys and tax advisors, to support effective execution of client strategies.
Perform additional related duties as needed to support business development, client retention, and firm growth objectives.
Adhere to all company policies and procedures, maintaining a consistent focus on quality, professionalism, and compliance.
Qualifications
CFP Designation and at least one additional designation/area of specialty are required
Minimum 10 years client-facing experience in financial services or related field
Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited university
Advanced Degree or licensing is a plus
Proficient knowledge in real estate, business, and estate planning documents
Demonstrated knowledge of eMoney, Microsoft Office, Monday.com, and Salesforce CRM software
Familiarity with Vanilla, Wealth.com, or other AI-enabled planning technologies is a plus
Must have strong organizational and administrative skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information
Efficient and effective written and oral communication skills
Detail-oriented, ethical, deadline-driven, and adept at multitasking and problem solving
Reliable, client-focused, and known for exceptional follow-through
Positive, self-motivated, and guided by sound ethical judgment
Excellent interpersonal skills, including flexibility, tact, and diplomacy
Ability to work independently and also cohesively as part of a team
Compensation: Our base pay $160,000.00 - $183,000.00 (per year)
What We Offer
We offer a highly competitive suite of holistic benefits designed to help our team members balance their personal and professional life commitments. These include options designed to encourage employee's health, happiness, and financial well-being.
11 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Volunteer Time
Flexible Work Schedule
Highly subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
401k Retirement Account with company match contributions
Free Mental Health services, Life Insurance, Long & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
Employee Financial Education
Employee Educational Expense Reimbursement
Employee Charitable Donations
Employee Referral Incentives
Employee Team Building Activities
Employee Assistance Program
EPWA is an equal opportunity employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.