Senior Estate Planning Professional
Fisher Investments Careers
Job Description
The Opportunity:
The Senior Estate Planning Professional works directly with Fisher Investments' high-net-worth clients to evaluate their existing estate plans, identify structural risks and planning gaps, and provide education and strategic guidance across a broad range of estate planning topics. This role functions as a subject-matter expert, supporting both clients and internal Senior Investment Counselors through assessments, consultations, and ongoing planning education. The role focuses on education, evaluation, strategy development, and internal collaboration.
In addition to client-facing responsibilities, the Senior Estate Planning Professional contributes to internal training initiatives, client education programs, and the development of written materials and planning resources to enhance estate planning knowledge across the organization.
The Day-to-Day:
Meet with Fisher Investments'
high-net-worth
clients, in person and virtually, to educate on estate planning strategies across varied levels of complexity.
Perform comprehensive evaluations of clients' existing trust and estate structures
Review a variety of estate planning documents including, but not limited to:
Wills
Trusts
General Powers of Attorney
Healthcare Powers of Attorney
Living Wills
Buy/Sell Agreements
Identify potential gaps, structural risks, and optimization opportunities aligned with client goals
Serve as internal subject-matter expert to Senior Investment Counselors and internal teams
Respond to estate planning inquiries from clients and internal stakeholders
Work directly with clients to collect information and organize records needed for estate and trust documentation
Participate in the creation and implementation of client education programs and training initiatives
Contribute to written planning materials, client resources, and internal reference tools
Manage all phases of various projects from envisioning through deployment
Support internal process improvement initiatives and pilot programs to enhance service delivery and efficiency
Mentor and support team members through coaching and knowledge-sharing
Travel when needed to support client meetings and client programs
Your Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience working in trust/estate planning space.
Experience working with high-net-worth clients, complex estate structures, and tax mitigation strategies.
Demonstrates ability to analyze complex estate structures and convey concepts clearly to non-legal audiences
Exposure to multistate estate planning considerations, trust structures, and tax strategies.
Advanced qualitative and analytical reasoning skills
Ability to analyze various situations and develop creative solutions
Exceptional attention to detail
Adaptability in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
Strong organizational and prioritization capabilities
Ability to handle sensitive materials and information with discretion
Proficient in Microsoft Office software
Willingness to travel as needed and on demand for in-person client engagements.
Willingness to host in-person client program events.
Why Fisher Investments:
We work for a bigger purpose: bettering the investment universe. We take great pride in our inclusive culture, our learning and development framework customized for every employee, and our Great Place to Work Certification. It's the people that make the Fisher purpose possible, and we invest in them by offering exceptional benefits like:
100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for you and your qualifying dependents
A 50% 401(k) match, up to the IRS maximum
20 days of PTO, plus 10 paid holidays
Family Support programs including 8 week Paid Primary Caregiver Leave, $10,000 fertility, family forming, and hormonal health assistance, and back-up child, adult, and elder care
This is an in-office role. Based on your role, tenure, and performance eligibility you may have the opportunity to participate in our hybrid work from home program. This program is subject to change.
FISHER INVESTMENTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER