Job Details

Job Location: Denver CO - Denver, CO 80237

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Salary Range: $82,000.00 - $110,000.00 Salary

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Estate Planning

EP Wealth Advisors (EPWA) is a wealth management advisory firm with over $44.1 billion as of March 31, 2026, serving predominately high net worth individuals. EPWA fosters an inclusive environment that offers opportunities for our associates to learn, grow and enhance their skills to take on new challenges to progress in their professional careers.

The Associate Estate Planner will be responsible for review of client estate plans. This position involves a fast-paced, high volume of client facing activities providing comprehensive services to existing clients, developing new business and assisting our advisors and financial planning team. Our ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of delivering excellent client service, with exceptional organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:

Prepare all estate reviews for clients. This will include reviewing documents, preparing a firm-specific summary for clients that earmarks appropriate issues, and presenting that summary in client meetings with advisors and financial planners.
Provide advisory services to clients on estate tax planning, wealth and business succession planning, charitable planning and trust tax planning.
Communicate with strategic partners in attorneys or law firms to facilitate the drafting of estate documents.
Conduct training sessions for the firm and planning team as needed.
Perform tasks and other duties assigned by wealth management services team.
Publicly represent the estate planning department through participation in firm marketing initiatives, including client and prospective client seminars, writing articles and blogs, and other activities.
Coordinate with the financial planning department to illustrate estate planning concepts in our financial planning software as part of the financial plan delivery.
Collaborate with the financial planning department on estate planning recommendations that require outside coordination with items such as the following, but not limited to: Life insurance illustrations, Business valuations, Donor advised funds, Buy-sell arrangements and funding, Business entity structure set up, Pre and post nuptial agreements, and Special needs trusts.
Perform additional functions, duties and specific tasks of a similar nature as necessary in order to achieve the firm's business development and client retention objectives.
Adhere to all company policies and procedures and perform business functions with focus on consistency, quality, and compliance.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (JD) and certified by the State Bar
Minimum of 2 years experience in estate planning. Litigation experience is a plus
Working knowledge of state property tax law
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office and CRM software
Efficient and effective written and oral communication skills
Experience in public speaking events
Extremely detail oriented, exceptional follow through, reliable
Ability to maintain positive attitude, self-motivated, ethically sound judgement
Excellent client relations skills with ability to apply problem solving skills, and communicate solutions
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work well with all levels of the firm and within a very fast-paced, collaborative environment
Ability to work independently and exercise discretion without direct and immediate supervision
Minimal travel required

What We Offer

We offer a highly competitive suite of holistic benefits designed to help our team members balance their personal and professional life commitments. These include options designed to encourage employee's health, happiness, and financial well-being.

11 Paid Holidays + 2 floating holidays
3 Weeks PTO
Paid Volunteer Time
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible Work Schedule
Highly subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
401k Retirement Account with company match contributions
Free Mental Health services, Life Insurance, Long & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
Employee Financial Education
Employee Educational Expense Reimbursement
Employee Charitable Donations
Employee Referral Incentives
Employee Team Building Activities
Employee Assistance Program

EPWA is an equal opportunity employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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