Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. New York Life is a Fortune 100 mutual company with a long legacy of purpose and integrity. They are seeking an Advanced Planning Consultant to provide expert case consultation and strategic planning support to agents and management teams within the Pacific Zone, specializing in advanced planning areas such as estate, business, charitable, and retirement strategies.
Responsibilities
- Partner with agents and general office leadership to deliver one-on-one case consultations, helping design and implement advanced planning strategies involving estate, charitable, transnational, business, and retirement planning
- Provide responsive, professional support via in-person meetings, Zoom, and phone consultations to agents, Sales Development Managers, Product Consultants, and field management
- Serve as a technical expert on tax, legal, and financial aspects of advanced planning concepts, offering actionable insights that connect directly to product solutions
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments to develop and promote advanced markets initiatives that drive sales of life insurance products
- Create clear, compelling marketing, training, and educational materials for agents, clients, and their professional advisors (e.g., attorneys, CPAs)
- Represent the Advanced Planning Group as a trusted resource within the General Office and ensure high-quality field support across the assigned territory
Skills
- Juris Doctor (JD) strongly preferred, with a strong foundation in estate and tax law preferred
- Life insurance / industry sales support experience a plus
- Deep expertise in advanced planning topics, including estate, business succession, charitable giving, and retirement income strategies
- Proven ability to present complex legal and financial concepts in a clear, client-friendly manner that drives sales results
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong presentation abilities, and a consultative approach to working with agents and clients
- Demonstrated strength in relationship management and cross-functional collaboration
- Willingness and ability to travel 50% within the Pacific Zone
- This role requires FINRA licensed and/or FINRA Associated Person pre-hire fingerprinting
Benefits
- Overtime eligible: Exempt
- Discretionary bonus eligible: No
- Sales bonus eligible: Yes
- Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus
- Employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program
- We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs
Company Overview
For over 180 years, we’ve helped turn your biggest dreams into milestones that last a lifetime. It was founded in 1845, and is headquartered in Leawood, Kansas, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.newyorklife.com/amn.Company H1B Sponsorship
New York Life has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 19 in 2026, 148 in 2025, 99 in 2024, 85 in 2023, 77 in 2022, 48 in 2021, 65 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.