Senior Wealth Strategist

Responsibilities

• Expertise: Broad knowledge across all Elements of Wealth, subject matter expert (SME) and thought leader in one or more specific knowledge area within the Elements of Wealth related to complex financial planning concepts and be a resource for the advice and planning group in that area.
• Impact: Leads complex, UHNW multi-generational wealth planning and strategy, typically with families with assets under management at Truist of $25MM and above. Partners with internal and external centers of influence to attract, grow and retain UHNW client relationships.
• Advice Process Excellence: Proven ability to effectively execute the financial planning and advice process: identify and prioritize goals and objectives, gather data, analyze current course and potential alternative courses of action, developing and presenting recommendations, partnering for implementation and monitoring progress.
• Process Adherence: Execute planning engagements with Truist Wealth clients and prospects in compliance with all internal policies and procedures, as well as regulatory and legal guidelines. Identifies at risk situations and keeps appropriate team members and management informed.
• Technology: Maintain proficiency in all planning software as well as company systems in order to not only analyze a client's needs but to efficiently determine the most advantageous outcomes.
• Advice Integration: Demonstrate strong understanding of the advice and planning process, how it relates to, is implemented, and is explained to teammates, clients, and prospects. Ability to integrate the Truist Wealth process seamlessly into advice and planning model and relevant practice management models.
• Relevance: Actively engage in Advice and Planning Group and regional Wealth meetings and conference calls. Share relevant experiences, insight, and topics related to advice and planning. Be a valuable thought leader and relevant partner within supported markets.
• Coaching/Team Development: Proactively engage in the growth and development of teammates within the Advice and Planning Group and across Truist Wealth. Regularly collaborate, offer guidance, suggestions, and constructive feedback across Advice and Planning Group responsibilities.
• Productivity/Efficiency: Workflow prioritization and time management, sensitivity to deadlines and appropriate allocation of resources in accordance with opportunity and complexity.
• Networking: Create strong working relationships with internal partners and external COI’s (attorneys, accountants, and other advisors) that work with Truist Wealth segments to assure quality engagements and increased business opportunity. Represent Truist in civic, community, government, banking and professional groups.
• Specialization/Thought Leader: Subject matter expert (SME) and thought leader in a specific knowledge area within the Elements of Wealth related to complex financial planning concepts and be a resource for the advice and planning group in that area.
• Personal and Professional Development: Maintains and pursues professional credentials that are necessary or enhance ability to deliver superior client solutions. Assume additional responsibilities as requested by APG leadership and suggest enhancement ideas or other process improvements that align with the Truist Purpose, Mission and Values.

Qualifications

• Complex technical knowledge of issues relating to financial planning including, but not limited to: income tax, investments, debt management, retirement planning, employee benefits, stock options, insurance, estate planning, and business planning.
• Proven ability to get clients to take action.
• Bachelor’s degree Professional work experience with demonstrated competency in financial industry Advanced communication and relationship skills Strong computer software and related technical skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• At least one of the following: JD, LLM in Taxation, MS in Taxation, MSFS, ChFC, CFP, CPA or comparable advanced knowledge course of study Advanced verbal, problem solving, and analytical skills Proven experience with group facilitation, presentations, and public speaking
• The ability to lead and manage projects relevant to the Advice and Planning Group