Director, Wealth Strategist

Overview Description & Requirements The Private Client team helps high-net-worth individuals and multigenerational families manage financial complexity with confidence. Through a holistic approach that integrates wealth management, tax planning, and family office services, Forvis Mazars delivers personalized strategies aligned with each client's goals—ensuring peace of mind and long-term financial well-being. Description & Requirements The Private Client team helps high-net-worth individuals and multigenerational families manage financial complexity with confidence. Through a holistic approach that integrates wealth management, tax planning, and family office services, Forvis Mazars delivers personalized strategies aligned with each client's goals—ensuring peace of mind and long-term financial well-being. This role is a core component of the firm's Wealth Strategy platform, operating at the intersection of advanced estate and family enterprise planning. The Wealth Strategist serves as an advisor on the most complex Private client engagements, partnering with Tax, Wealth Advisory, and other firm service lines to deliver integrated solutions for ultra-high net worth (UHNW) individuals, multigenerational families and privately held business owners. Responsibilities Develop, recommend and implement complex tax and estate plans for clients in collaboration with existing and external advisors. Translate complex tax, estate, and legacy planning concepts into clear, actionable recommendations for clients, advisors, and relationship partners. Lead and participate in multi-advisor and multi-generational client meetings involving family members, attorneys, trustees, and other external advisors. Act as an externally recognized thought leader in the Private Client area, with potential to present at conferences and produce written materials. Consult with clients and their attorneys on the benefits of estate planning and identifying appropriate plans for estate taxes, utilizing knowledge of inheritance, gift, income, and estate taxes. Advise families on governance, legacy planning, and long-term stewardship considerations as part of holistic wealth strategies. Collaborate with other planning resources and partners in acquiring new clients. Conduct and review research, develop tax, estate, and other analyses and plans, and provide generally accepted recommendations to the team and clients. Provide direction to and oversee Private Client personnel in the development of work product. Maintain current, in-depth knowledge of estate planning services (e.g., personal trusts, living trusts, wills, estate and tax planning). Maintain periodic contact with clients in coordination with the relationship partner. Deepen existing relationships by working with integrated Private Client teams; retain, expand, and deepen relationships in collaboration with relationship partners. Identify solutions and services as sales opportunities to enhance existing client relationships. Develop new client relationships through networking, prospecting, and referrals by being actively involved in networking at key organizations. Assess and manage risks to ensure adherence to and support of Enterprise Risk. Apply business concepts, tools, and processes to diverse situations to support sound decision-making. Represent the Wealth Strategy platform internally and externally, modeling best practices in collaboration, judgment, and client leadership. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field CPA license, CTFA, LLM, or JD Minimum of 9+ years of professional client-facing experience Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in law, tax services and consulting, financial services, wealth management, or financial planning Knowledge of fiduciary capabilities and services (e.g., personal trusts, living trusts, wills, investment management, custody, financial consulting, estate and tax planning), including fee structures and documentation Regular travel for in-person client meetings, family engagements, internal planning sessions, and advisor collaboration Travel may include multi-day engagements and attendance at conferences, client events, or firm initiatives based on business and client needs Willingness and ability to travel to support relationship development, complex planning discussions, and client trust-building About Forvis Mazars, LLP Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000+ team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally. With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we are building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience® while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive. What We Offer Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well-being—empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service. To explore what makes working at Forvis Mazars special, visit Legal Notice Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable law. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications. It is our standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. We reserve the right not to consider unsolicited referrals, resumes or CVs from vendors including search firms, staffing agencies, and recruiting agencies. A signed vendor agreement is required for recruiters to receive a fee. Illinois Wage Transparency Pursuant to Illinois' Equal Pay Act, the salary range displayed is for the Illinois market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual. Non-exempt/hourly positions are eligible for time and a half pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Benefits may include group health plan benefits, 401(K), bonuses, profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. For more information on benefits, please visit IL Minimum Salary (USD): $157,200 IL Maximum Salary (USD): $326,600 #J-18808-Ljbffr