Vice President, Financial Planning Director - Western Region at Morgan Stanley

Kirkland, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jan, 26

Salary

200000.0

Posted On

23 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Tax-Efficient Portfolio Strategies, Retirement Income Distribution Planning, Executive Compensation, Equity Planning, Charitable Strategies, Philanthropic Strategies, Risk Management, Insurance Planning, Wealth Transfer, Trust Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Collaboration, Communication, Mentoring, Market Trends

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Deliver advanced technical guidance in areas such as: Tax-efficient portfolio strategies Retirement income distribution planning Executive compensation and equity planning Charitable and philanthropic strategies Risk management and insurance planning Wealth transfer, trust, and estate planning Lead client-facing planning conversations alongside Financial Advisors and Support Professionals, providing clarity on trade-offs, risks, and long-term implications Serve as a planning subject matter expert and coach for Financial Advisors, elevating planning integration into the wealth management process and connecting Financial Advisors to relevant Firm resources Contribute to meaningful planning outcomes including net acquired assets to the Firm, track planning engagement metrics, and monitor client follow-through Contribute to Financial Advisor development through workshops, CE-eligible sessions, and peer mentoring across the financial planning professional network Stay current on tax lax, estate regulations, product and strategy solutions, and market trends to ensure up-to-date advice delivery Bachelor's degree required Certified Financial Planner CFP® designation required 5+ years of experience delivering financial plans or wealth strategies to high-net worth clients Strong knowledge in tax and estate strategies, and insurance planning Demonstrated ability to collaborate with client-facing professionals and communicate planning concepts clearly and credibly Series 7 and 66 preferred or must be obtained as condition of employment Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $140,000 and $200,000 per year at the commencement of employment. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Responsibilities

Deliver advanced technical guidance in financial planning areas and lead client-facing planning conversations. Serve as a subject matter expert and coach for Financial Advisors, contributing to meaningful planning outcomes and advisor development.