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# Associate Wealth Strategist - Southern, CA at EP Wealth Advisors

- **Company:** EP Wealth Advisors
- **Location:** Torrance, CA
- **Compensation:** $110k–$145k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-08-07
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/epwealth/349513f1-afff-4cbd-b544-6855a93f1325

## Job description

EP Wealth Advisors (EPWA) is a wealth management advisory firm with over $49.1 billion as of June 30, 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 Wealth Strategist is responsible for analyzing client asset portfolios, tax circumstances, and for developing and delivering practical, executable estate, income, gift, and charitable planning strategies through client-ready deliverables and meetings. The role includes significant client and prospect-facing responsibilities, partnering closely with Advanced Wealth Strategists in Family Office Services, Advisors, and Wealth Management Services teams to support wealth transfer strategies for ultra high-net-worth clients, typically ranging from $10–25 million in Assets Under Management (AUM), with complexity across advanced estate planning, tax, business, and real estate matters. Responsibilities: Work closely with Advanced Wealth Strategists and Advisors nationwide to build and deepen relationships with ultra high-net-worth clients and prospects by providing guidance on wealth transfer strategies. Communicate advanced estate strategies, structures, and analyses in clear, client-friendly language for clients typically ranging from $10–25 million in AUM, and present recommendations, illustrations, and deliverables in client and prospect meetings alongside Advisors, Family Office Services (FOS), and Wealth Management Services (WMS) teams. Design, evaluate, and implement multi-year wealth transfer strategies tailored to client objectives, clearly comparing alternative advanced planning options and communicating associated tradeoffs to support informed client decision-making. Participate in Family Office Services strategy discussions and internal client planning meetings. Support strategy recommendations requiring coordination across internal teams and external professionals, including CPAs and attorneys, and facilitate implementation through completion. Collaborate cross-functionally with Advisors, investment teams, WMS, and other EP Wealth departments to deliver integrated, holistic wealth strategies. Serve as a Service Offering Team Lead and/or firm subject matter expert, contributing to the development and execution of multiple service offerings and understanding cross-service integration. Be available for in-person client, prospect, and firm initiatives as needed. Build and maintain strong relationships with external professionals, including attorneys and tax advisors, to support effective execution of client strategies. Perform additional related duties as needed to support business development, client retention, and firm growth objectives. Adhere to all company policies and procedures, maintaining a consistent focus on quality, professionalism, and compliance.

## Qualifications

CFP Designation required (an additional designation/area of specialty is a plus) Minimum 6 years client-facing experience in financial services or related field Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited university Advanced Degree or licensing is a plus Proficient knowledge in real estate, business, and estate planning documents Demonstrated knowledge of eMoney, Microsoft Office, Monday.com, and Salesforce CRM software Familiarity with Vanilla, Wealth.com, or other AI-enabled planning technologies is a plus Must have strong organizational and administrative skills Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information Efficient and effective written and oral communication skills Detail-oriented, ethical, deadline-driven, and adept at multitasking and problem solving Reliable, client-focused, and known for exceptional follow-through Positive, self-motivated, and guided by sound ethical judgment Excellent interpersonal skills, including flexibility, tact, and diplomacy Ability to work independently and also cohesively as part of a team Compensation: Our base pay $110,000.00 - $145,000.00 (per year)

## 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 Paid Parental Leave Paid Volunteer Time 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.

## About EP Wealth Advisors

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: EP Wealth Advisors is a fee-only independent wealth management firm providing investment management, financial planning, and tax services to individuals, families, and retirement plans.
- **Entity Type**: Private (institutional investor: Project EPIC Acquisition LLC ("EPIC") holds a principal stake alongside EPWA Inc. in the parent holding company)
- **Headquarters**: Torrance, California, USA
- **Founded**: 2004 (through predecessor firm Premier Financial Management; the firm's SEC-registered advisory lineage dates to 1999)
- **Founders**: Brian Parker, Derek Holman (co-founders of Premier Financial Management), and Stephanie Enright (veteran advisor whose firm merged with Premier to create EP Wealth Advisors)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Financial Services — Wealth Management / Investment Advisory
- **Target customers**: High-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional retirement plans (predominantly B2C, with retirement-plan services for employers)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "To understand your unique situation and develop a customized plan with strategies designed to achieve your specific goals and objectives... your peace of mind." Internally, the firm describes its mission as "enriching the lives of clients and our team members."

## Products & Services
- **Investment Management**: Discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, including access to private funds, hedge funds, and alternative investments for qualifying clients.
- **Financial Planning**: Comprehensive, individualized wealth planning delivered through a deep bench of CFPs, estate planners, and tax professionals.
- **Tax Preparation & Services**: Integrated tax services offered alongside investment and planning work.
- **Retirement Plan Advisory Services**: Dedicated advisory offering for employer-sponsored retirement plans (approximately $617M in client assets as of Feb 2025).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Assets Under Management — $44.1B (as of 3/31/26 per LinkedIn); $42.2B (per the firm's advisor recruiting page); $35.57B (per SEC Form ADV, Feb 29, 2025). The figures reflect a consistent growth trajectory rather than conflicting reports.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Project EPIC Acquisition LLC ("EPIC") — principal investor in EP Wealth Advisors Holdings, LLC; EPWA Inc. — co-investor/owner.
- **Growth Signals**: 600+ employees; 60+ offices coast-to-coast; named a USA Today Top Workplace for 2025 (first time, based on employee surveys); continued national expansion and advisor recruiting.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Independent fiduciary model**: Fee-only structure with no commissions — the model co-founders built specifically to fix what they saw as misaligned incentives at "big brand firms."
- **Institutional-grade capabilities at private-client scale**: Clients receive extensive planning and investment services "typically reserved for families of extreme wealth."
- **Integrated platform**: Dedicated Financial Planning, Client Service, Portfolio Management, and Operations teams allow advisors to focus on clients rather than administrative work.
- **Deep expertise bench**: In-house CFPs, estate planning professionals, tax professionals, and portfolio managers supporting advisors and clients.
- **Relationship-driven culture**: Co-founders have been friends since grade school, and the firm's values emphasize long-term client relationships over transactions.

## Strategic Focus
- **National expansion**: Building a true coast-to-coast presence through new offices and advisor acquisitions.
- **Advisor growth & recruiting**: Actively recruiting planners, junior advisors, and seasoned advisors with books of business, offering industry-leading payouts, lead flow, and partnership paths.
- **Talent pipeline development**: The EP Fellowship Program — a 6-month hands-on experience working side-by-side with EP leaders on client-facing programs — is a key channel for developing future leaders.
- **Continued AUM growth**: Scaling from $35.6B (Feb 2025) to $44.1B (Mar 2026) demonstrates an aggressive growth agenda.

## Why Work Here
- **Recognition**: Named a USA Today Top Workplace for 2025 — the firm's first time on the list, based on anonymous employee feedback.
- **Work-life integration**: Hybrid schedules available for certain roles; three weeks of vacation plus paid sick time and 11 paid holidays.
- **Benefits package**: Subsidized health insurance for employees and families; fully covered mental health plan, EAP, life insurance, and short/long-term disability; 401K with Safe Harbor contribution; paid parental leave; wellness program reimbursement; paid volunteer time (up to 8 PTO hours) and charitable donation matching.
- **Culture**: Client-first mentality is described as "the very reason the firm exists"; values-driven, relationship-focused environment with shared values as the foundation.
- **Career development**: Fellowship Program, advisor pairing with large-book mentors, and growth support infrastructure designed to scale with your book of business.
- **Security note for applicants**: All legitimate recruiting communication comes from @epwealth.com email addresses; the firm never asks for payment or sensitive financial information during recruiting — useful to know when applying.
- **Application portal**: Open roles are posted via [jobs.lever.co/epwealth](https://jobs.lever.co/epwealth).

## Sources
1. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/ep-wealth-advisors)
2. [epwealth.com](https://www.epwealth.com/careers)
3. [adviserinfo.sec.gov](https://files.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD/Content/Common/crd_iapd_Brochure.aspx?BRCHR_VRSN_ID=972648)
4. [epwealth.com](https://www.epwealth.com/our-story)
5. [epwealth.com](https://www.epwealth.com/financial-advisor-recruiting)
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