Wealth Planning Associate

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Full Time Richmond, VA, US

3 days ago Requisition

Position:Wealth Planning Associate

Reports To:Director of Financial Planning & Tax

Department:Financial Planning and Tax

Hybrid expectation: Typically 4 days/week in-office in Richmond (flexible based on role needs and training).

Heritage Wealth Advisors is an independently owned Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) that specializes as a multi-family office serving ultra-high-net-worth families, individuals, and institutions. We are dedicated to protecting, growing, and sustaining wealth across generations through deeply personalized, long-term strategies. Our comprehensive services span six financial pillars:
Family Office, Financial Planning, Investment Management, Tax Planning, Philanthropy, and Institutions.

Founded in 2005, Heritage is rooted in enduring relationships and guided by a multi-generational mindset. With offices in Richmond, VA, Charlottesville, VA, and Pittsburgh, PA, we deliver thoughtful guidance and fiduciary care through every phase of life and legacy.

The Wealth Planning Associate supports Wealth Advisors and Senior Wealth Advisors in delivering exceptional client service across financial planning, tax, and investment-related workflows. The role combines hands‑on execution (meeting prep, follow‑through, and documentation) with structured learning to build technical and operational expertise over time.

This is a growth‑oriented role with increasing responsibility, supported by training, feedback, and evolving technology‑enabled workflows. The Wealth Planning Associate reports to the Director of Financial Planning & Tax and partners with cross‑functional teams to help execute client deliverables consistently and on time.

You:

• Communicate early and clearly—especially when priorities shift or deadlines are at risk.
• Own the details, and know when to elevate and when to ask for guidance.
• Bring a calm, professional presence with clients and teammates, and handle sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Learn new tools and workflows (including AI‑enabled tools) and share practical tips that make the team more effective.

Financial Planning, Tax and Client Service

Priorities are driven by client deadlines and advisor direction. You’ll start with meeting prep/follow‑through, documentation, and core client‑service execution; over time you’ll take on deeper planning, tax, and (where applicable) family office work as you build proficiency.

• Client service & advisor support: partner with advisors across a shared coverage model and dedicated client teams; stay current on client priorities; drive client requests to resolution.
• Client meetings: prepare materials and follow‑up items; attend/shadow meetings as needed; capture notes and document client interactions thoroughly in the CRM.
• Onboarding & coordination: partner with Operations to ensure smooth onboarding, paperwork completion, and timely processing.
• Financial planning & analysis (scope expands over time): support planning deliverables, including balance sheets and cash flow projections using Tamarac Advisor View and eMoney; assist with review and summarization of estate planning documents.
• Tax support (scope expands over time): assist with preparation of common tax forms and returns (e.g., W-2/1099, 1040, 1041, 1065, 990, 709) and tax projections/estimated payments. You will prepare (not sign) tax returns. During peak tax periods, workload may increase; we plan ahead as a team and communicate priorities clearly.
• Family office support (as applicable): support Quick Books bookkeeping and reporting packages; perform bill pay; maintain trust distribution schedules; track loan and payment schedules (external or intrafamily), and coordinate next steps with advisors.
• Apprentice with advisors and the Senior Wealth Planning Associate to leverage historical client knowledge and build strong judgment.
• Collaborate across client teams to keep information…