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Senior Financial Planning Associate

Mclean, VA · On-site

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Richmond, VA · On-site

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Leesburg, VA · On-site

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What is an estate planning associate?

Estate Planning Associates are legal professionals who assist clients with organizing their assets and preparing legal documents, such as wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, to ensure their wishes are carried out after death or in the event of incapacity. They typically work under the supervision of more experienced estate planning attorneys and help research, draft documents, and communicate with clients. Their role is essential in helping individuals and families protect their wealth and provide for their loved ones.

What are some typical challenges faced by estate planning associates when working with clients?

Estate Planning Associates frequently encounter the challenge of translating complex legal and tax concepts into clear, actionable strategies for clients from diverse backgrounds. They must balance sensitive family dynamics and confidentiality concerns while ensuring that all documentation accurately reflects the client's wishes. Additionally, staying current with changing laws and regulations is crucial for providing compliant and effective advice. Collaboration with senior attorneys, financial advisors, and clients' family members is often necessary to create robust, comprehensive estate plans.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an estate planning associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Estate Planning Associate, you need a law degree, bar admission, and a solid understanding of trusts, wills, tax law, and probate procedures. Familiarity with legal research platforms (like Westlaw or LexisNexis) and document drafting software is typically required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, discretion, and attention to detail help build client trust and manage sensitive financial information. These competencies ensure accurate, compliant estate plans and foster long-term client relationships.

What cities in Virginia are hiring for Estate Planning Associate jobs?

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Wealth Planning Associate

Richmond, VA • On-site

Heritage Wealth Advisors, LLC
Finance and Insurance • 11 - 50 employees
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$65K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Wealth Planning Associate

Richmond, Virginia

Full-Time | Hybrid

Salary Range: $65,000–$75,000 + Bonus Potential

Reports to: Director of Financial Planning & Tax

Hybrid Expectation: Typically four days per week in the office, with flexibility based on role needs and training.


Heritage Wealth Advisors is seeking a Wealth Planning Associate to help serve ultra-high-net-worth families and institutions while building broad technical experience across financial planning, tax, investments, estate planning, and family office matters.

Working alongside experienced advisors and specialists, you’ll contribute directly to client work from the start, with responsibility increasing as your knowledge and judgment develop.

This is an opportunity for someone early in their career who is intellectually curious, highly accountable, and looking to build the foundation for a long-term career in wealth advisory.

The Work

  • Support sophisticated client relationships, partnering with Wealth Advisors and Senior Wealth Advisors to understand client priorities, prepare for meetings, execute next steps, and move client needs through resolution.
  • Build hands-on planning experience across balance sheets, cash flow projections, estate planning reviews, tax considerations, investments, and other aspects of a family’s financial life.
  • Develop tax planning and preparation knowledge, assisting with projections, estimated payments, and preparation of individual, trust, partnership, nonprofit, gift, and related tax returns.
  • Participate in client meetings, preparing materials, capturing key decisions and next steps, maintaining accurate CRM records, and taking on greater client interaction as your experience grows.
  • Gain exposure to family office work, which may include reporting, bookkeeping review, bill pay, trust distributions, and loan tracking for complex family relationships.
  • Coordinate across the advisory team, working with Financial Planning & Tax, Investment Advisory, Operations, Philanthropy, and other specialists to keep client work moving accurately and on time.
  • Take ownership of the details, anticipating needs, communicating progress and potential issues early, and following assignments through to completion.
  • Build your professional proficiency, learning directly from experienced advisors, pursuing relevant credentials, and taking on increasingly complex planning and client responsibilities.
  • Help improve how we work, contributing ideas, technology, and new approaches, including appropriate use of AI-enabled tools, to improve accuracy, efficiency, and the client experience.

The Associate We’re Looking For

  • You stay curious, motivated by sophisticated work and the opportunity to continually deepen your expertise.
  • You’re intellectually curious, with a genuine interest in understanding how financial planning, tax, investments, estate strategy, and family dynamics connect.
  • You take ownership, paying close attention to the details while understanding how your work contributes to a larger client relationship.
  • You learn quickly and ask thoughtful questions, seeking guidance when needed and applying what you learn the next time.
  • You communicate clearly, keeping advisors and teammates informed and approaching sensitive client information with professionalism and discretion.
  • You value high standards, balancing accuracy, responsiveness, and deadlines in an environment where the details matter.
  • You’re motivated to grow, seeking deeper technical knowledge, professional credentials, and increasing responsibility over time.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting, finance, economics, business, or a related field.
  • 1–3 years of relevant or transferable professional experience.
  • Interest in pursuing a professional designation such as the CFP®, CPA, EA, or CFA.
  • Strong analytical skills and an interest in developing technical expertise across financial planning and tax.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
  • Sound judgment and discretion when working with confidential client information.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat, with the ability and interest to learn financial planning, CRM, tax, and other technology platforms.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this position is $65,000–$75,000, based on experience and capabilities, with additional bonus potential.

Heritage also offers:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) with profit sharing.
  • Financial support for professional development, certifications, continuing education, and leadership development.
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • A flexible hybrid work environment.
  • Parental and family leave.
  • Access to Heritage resources, internal expertise, professional networks, and thought leadership opportunities.

About Heritage

Heritage Wealth Advisors is an independently owned Registered Investment Advisor and multi-family office serving ultra-high-net-worth families, individuals, and institutions.

Since 2005, we have helped clients protect, grow, share, and sustain wealth across generations. Our work brings together interconnected disciplines: Family Office, Financial Planning, Investment Management, Tax Planning & Compliance, Philanthropy, and Institutions.

With offices in Richmond and Charlottesville, Virginia, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Heritage is built around a collaborative model: specialists working together around the client, with a long-term view of both wealth and legacy.