Cresset · 2 weeks ago
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, WEALTH STRATEGIST
Cresset Capital is an independent, award-winning multi-family office and private investment firm focused on optimizing wealth and life for its clients. The Associate, Wealth Strategist will support senior strategists in providing comprehensive wealth planning and advisory services, ensuring client needs are met with a high level of service and expertise.
Asset ManagementConsultingFinancial ServicesLegalWealth Management
Responsibilities
Support senior wealth strategists in serving family office, non-family office and Cresset Catalyst clients
Serve as an internal resource for advisors
Support families as a subject area expert in basic estate planning, wealth transfer planning, philanthropy, and trust and fiduciary advisory
Review and summarize existing documents, providing observations for amendments or opportunities for additional planning
Run tax projections, model advanced planning techniques, and provide ongoing advice regarding the administration of family structures
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor degree and three or more years of trust and estate experience required, preferably in a law firm environment, another financial institution, or trust company
Familiarity with wealth transfer planning, trust administration, fiduciary knowledge, experience within context of HNW/UHNW clients
Exhibit high degree of initiative with excellent analytical, technical, and critical-thinking skills requiring an aptitude for detail, precision, and logic in order to analyze and research probate trust/estate data, process information, and perform essential duties
Excellent reading, writing, grammar, spelling, punctuation, proofreading and formatting in order to interpret source documents and prepare concise, client-friendly materials
Ability to perform mathematical calculations and apply mathematical concepts when computing, running estate tax projections and verifying numerical data on balance sheets and gift and estate tax returns
Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow
Exhibits a probing mind, ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with peers and strategic partners
Must be articulate, organized, and attentive to instructions and deadlines
Self-starter with the ability to juggle several deadlines, and high personal accountability
Approaches problems with a sense of urgency, creativity, and tenacity
The ability to operate in a dynamic and fast-paced environment is essential
Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and demonstrate the highest level of client service, ethics, and integrity
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Visio, and other office software and technology
Collaborative and able to work effectively in a team environment as a participant or leader
Versatile, flexible, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities
Preferred
Tax knowledge highly preferred
Family business experience in planning or consulting preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Health savings accounts
Short and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary critical and accident insurance
Pre-tax parking and transportation programs
Company
Cresset
Cresset is a firm built by clients, for clients, reimagining the way wealth is experienced.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$150MKey Investors
Constellation Wealth Capital
2024-11-27Private Equity· $150M
Leadership Team
Recent News
2025-12-02
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