Team Leader- High Net Worth Estate Planning

Overview

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 21-Jan-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

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The Edward Jones Generations® team provides an end-to-end, high net worth (HNW) client experience by partnering with our branch teams to provide ongoing client services including holistic financial planning, tax and estate planning services via trusted 3rd parties, plan implementation via expanding sets of Edward Jones products and services, and ongoing reporting and support.

As the leader of the Estate Planning team, you will oversee a group of highly skilled subject matter experts with advanced designations who support branch teams and manage complex client engagements. This team plays a critical role in delivering the Edward Jones Generations Private Wealth experience by enhancing client outcomes and deepening relationships. In partnership with senior planners and financial advisors, the team serves as an estate planning expert to uncover, assess, and articulate estate planning opportunities in line with client needs.

Additionally, the leader will manage relationships with integrated third-party law firms, ensuring the delivery of strategies, recommendations, and implementation support. This position requires fostering a collaborative, fast-paced environment that embraces innovation to consistently exceed client expectations. The team leader is responsible for day-to-day operations, including maintaining alignment with written supervisory procedures (WSPs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and overseeing risk associated with direct client and branch interactions.

Furthermore, the leader will hold the team accountable for achieving business objectives and ensuring all estate planning recommendations are suitable and aligned with client goals.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute team objectives and drive team performance (feedback, training & coaching) in support of department and firm objectives.
• Lead the strategy to evolve and set team guidance on presenting complex concepts in an understandable and actionable manner to home-office associates, branch teams and clients to provide customized solutions.
• Coach team members on their estate planning delivery including but not limited to their collaboration with Generations colleagues, written estate planning summaries, and client interactions.
• Act as an advanced subject matter expert in their area of estate planning and translate to strategic initiatives within various business areas to identify, create, and develop the most advanced client focused business building ideas.
• Act as a resource for firm strategy, knowledge and interpretation of industry rules and regulations, and potential rule changes as it relates to area of expertise and translates to strategic initiatives within various business areas.
• As an estate subject matter expert, present to branches through the various channels available within the department such as webinars and field-based training meetings. This may also include providing expertise for content development and acting as a subject matter expert for formal training programs led by Enterprise Learning, WMAS Content Creation or other areas.
• Lead department, division, and/or firm-wide committees and projects; demonstrating the ability to influence without authority with peers and senior leaders.
• Manage, create, and ensure adherence to department written supervisory procedures (WSPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for communication with the public, professional designation reviews, and information barriers.
• As a series 24 principle - review and approval client facing materials to ensure it's fair and balanced, accurate, and evaluate financial planning recommendations to ensure alignment to client goals and suitability given client's full financial picture.
• Support the development, maintenance and modification of vision, mission, and long-term strategic plan with the HNW…