CVP, Advanced Planning Consultant - West Zone

Location Designation: Fully Remote

Our New York Life culture has laid the foundation for over 180 years of commitment to our employees, agents, policy owners, and the communities where we live and work. Here you become a valued part of a welcoming, inclusive, and caring organization with a long-standing legacy in stability and growth. The strength revolves around our diversified, multi-dimensional business portfolio that goes beyond life insurance.

As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide an environment where you can explore your career ambitions, offering opportunities to tackle meaningful challenges and stretch your skills while balancing work and life priorities. You will be part of an inclusive team guided by our belief to always be there for each other–providing the support and flexibility to grow and reach new heights while making an impact in the lives of others.

You are our future, and we commit to investing in you accordingly.

Our Agency distribution system is the lifeblood and key differentiator of New York Life, where dedicated individuals like you provide vital support to our field force and connect with clients, helping build lifelong relationships. As part of our team, you'll equip agents with the tools, training, and support they need to succeed and thrive. Your work helps foster financial security for countless individuals, shaping their futures and contributing to the growth of the business.

As an Advanced Planning Consultant, you will provide expert case consultation and strategic planning support to agents and management teams within the West Central Zone. You will specialize in advanced planning areas such as estate, business, charitable, and retirement strategies, helping agents design customized solutions that align with clients’ financial goals and lead to successful life insurance sales.

• Partner with agents and general office leadership to deliver one-on-one case consultations, helping design and implement advanced planning strategies involving estate, charitable, transnational, business, and retirement planning.
• Provide responsive, professional support via in-person meetings, Zoom, and phone consultations to agents, Sales Development Managers, Product Consultants, and field management.
• Serve as a technical expert on tax, legal, and financial aspects of advanced planning concepts, offering actionable insights that connect directly to product solutions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments to develop and promote advanced markets initiatives that drive sales of life insurance products.
• Create clear, compelling marketing, training, and educational materials for agents, clients, and their professional advisors (e.g., attorneys, CPAs).
• Represent the Advanced Planning Group as a trusted resource within the General Offices and ensure high-quality field support across the assigned territory.

• Juris Doctor (JD) strongly preferred, with a strong foundation in estate and tax law preferred.
• Life insurance / industry sales support experience a plus.
• Deep expertise in advanced planning topics, including estate, business succession, charitable giving, and retirement income strategies.
• Proven ability to present complex legal and financial concepts in a clear, client-friendly manner that drives sales results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong presentation abilities, and a consultative approach to working with agents and clients.
• Demonstrated strength in relationship management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Willingness and ability to travel 50% within the West Central Zone.

Salary Range: $125,000 - $150,000 + sales incentive

Overtime eligible:
Exempt

Discretionary bonus eligible:
No

Sales bonus eligible:
Yes

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Please note: This role requires FINRA…