Director of Wealth Planning at D.A. Davidson

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Wealth ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 10+ years of relative professional experience
  • Prior leadership experience required
  • Experience as a Financial Professional preferred
  • Juris Doctor and CFP® strongly preferred
  • Series 7 and 66 (or 7, 63, and 65) required within first 6 months of employment
  • Life, Health, and Long-Term Care Insurance Licenses required within first 6 months of employment
  • Expert knowledge of MoneyGuidePro and familiarity with other planning tools and technology
  • Ability to analyze and simplify complicated wealth planning solutions to a variety of clientele
  • Leadership capabilities to see projects and initiatives to completion and to carry out the mission of the department
  • Act as a key resource and contributor on cross-departmental projects
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and project management skills with the ability to collaborate across business divisions and teams
  • Flexibility to travel to branches in the Davidson footprint, sometimes with short notice
  • Ability to maintain regular, predictable attendance
  • Intimate solid understanding of the Internal Revenue Code
  • Experience in developing estate plans for ultra-high net-worth clients

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for all general business activities and departmental leadership including development and implementation of short and long-range department objectives and strategies, and tracking to completion. Manages budget and controls expenses
  • Manages and executes customized client wealth planning analysis, recommendations, plan development, presentation, and execution in collaboration with Financial Professionals (FPs)
  • Consults with clients and FPs on a variety of planning strategies including estate planning, equity-based compensation, asset protection, multi-generational wealth transfer, federal and state death tax minimization, tax advantaged philanthropic gifting, business succession, wealth replacement, gifting, key-person insurance, qualified plans, and non-qualified deferred compensation

Skills

Wealth Planning
Financial Planning
Estate Planning
Client Engagement
Strategic Leadership
Public Speaking
Internal Training
Consulting

D.A. Davidson

Provides wealth management and financial advisory services

About D.A. Davidson

D.A. Davidson & Co. provides personalized wealth management and financial advisory services to individuals, families, and businesses primarily in the United States. The firm offers a variety of services, including investment management, financial planning, and trust services, aimed at helping clients align their portfolios with their financial goals. D.A. Davidson employs a research-based approach to tailor solutions for a diverse client base, which includes individual investors and business owners. Unlike many competitors, D.A. Davidson has a long history dating back to 1935 and has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic growth, establishing a reputation as a trusted name in the financial services industry. The company's goal is to deliver personalized financial solutions that meet the unique needs of each client.

Great Falls, MontanaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Professional Development Budget
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
Company Social Events

Risks

Competition in AI-driven financial services could challenge D.A. Davidson's market position.
Rapid AI technology evolution may outpace D.A. Davidson's current capabilities.
Resource diversion to Diversified Industrials may affect overall service quality.

Differentiation

D.A. Davidson offers personalized wealth management and financial advisory services in the U.S.
The firm has a strong focus on small to middle-market companies across various sectors.
D.A. Davidson's research-based approach aligns client portfolios with financial goals.

Upsides

The rise of digital wealth management platforms enhances personalized investment advice delivery.
Growth in middle-market private equity presents opportunities for D.A. Davidson's advisory services.
Increased focus on sustainable finance aligns with D.A. Davidson's advisory offerings.

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