Back to search results Wealth Strategist San Francisco California Additional locations See less Apply Refer a friend Apply Job DescriptionMerrill 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.Merrills 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 DescriptionThe Private Wealth Strategist part of Merrills 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 responsibilitiesDevelop 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 eventsPartner 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.SkillsBusiness DevelopmentCritical ThinkingOral CommunicationsPresentation SkillsWealth PlanningActive ListeningCollaborationCustomer and Client FocusPipeline ManagementWritten CommunicationsAdaptabilityAttention to DetailIssue ManagementPrioritizationDesired Skills7 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 individualsStrong Tax legal research and writing skillsSeries 7 & 66 or the ability to obtain these within 120 daysProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word Excel and PowerPoint and Brentmark Estate Planning Tools aka NumberCruncherMinimum Education Requirement Law degree requiredThe following laws or regulations restrict or prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain specified criminal history for the position FDIC FINRAShift1st shift United States of AmericaHours Per Week 40 Learn more about this role Apply Refer a friend Apply Full time JR-25024971 Manages People No Travel Yes 25 of the time California pay and benefits information California pay range 206500.00 - 300000.00 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 andor 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. Share Save job Job saved