What if you could build a career where ambition meets innovation? At LPL Financial, we empower professionals to shape their success while helping clients pursue their financial goals with confidence.
What if you could have access to cutting-edge resources, a collaborative environment, and the freedom to make an impact? If you're ready to take the next step, discover what's possible with LPL Financial.
Job Overview: The primary role of the Wealth Associate is to provide administrative, client relationship and investment support to an advisor or team of advisors, including any and all daily, monthly, and annual tasks, research and reporting. The Wealth Associate I helps the advisor maintain his or her practice and deliver positive results for the advisor's clients through their support role.
The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, excellent customer services skills (both verbal and written), and a proven ability to adapt to a changing work environment. Additionally, Wealth Associate I must work independently and confidently while managing established clients.
Responsibilities: - Independently hold routine meetings with established clients when needed
- Assist in executing trades for clients as needed to support the Financial Advisor
- Assist Financial Advisors in investment research and financial planning
- Develop customized asset allocation strategies and investment solutions for clients
- Provide support for client relationship building and business development activities
- Perform business analytics as needed to support financial advisors in the growth of the business
- Analyze and interpret portfolio performance reviews and make recommendations to financial advisors for potential change
- Inbound client calls, schedule appointments, and prepare materials for client meetings
- Keep client management systems up-to-date with client information
- Assist with various documentation requirements for new business
- Manage account activities that are operational in nature - new accounts, cash management, transfers, and account maintenance (e.g., periodic distributions, debits)
- Conduct proactive outreach to clients and advisors on time sensitive activities (e.g., RMDs)
- Assume ownership of inquiries and requests; communicate with internal departments to ensure clients' expectations for timely service delivery are met
- Educate clients on account services, capabilities, and new technology - eSignature, paperless statements, Account View (client portal), etc.
- Partners with Financial Advisor to strategize on opportunities to meet the needs of clients
What are we looking for? We're looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates
pursue greatness ,
act with integrity , and are
driven to help our clients succeed . We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we
win together and
create and share joy in our work.
Requirements: - Bachelor's degree
- 2+ years of experience working with Financial Advisors, Branch and Home Office support teams
- Series 7 and Series 66 (or 63 & 65)
- CFP designation
- California Life Insurance License or ability to obtain within 120 days
Preferences: - Experience in utilizing investment/planning tools to help deliver guidance on recommendations to clients
- Strong customer focus, excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to explain complex information clearly and simply
- Proven ability to independently and efficiently manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment
- Organized with a strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build and foster relationships with clients, coworkers, and internal/external partners
- Strong analytical skills and ability to research information
- Demonstrates drive, initiative, and motivation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; CRM applications
- Able to utilize internal resources, training & self-service options available such as iKnow, Resource Center, LPLU, etc.
- Prior Customer Service experience financial services background required
- Additional financial services certifications/designations
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Pay Range: $70,988-$118,313/year
Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play - such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!
Company Overview: LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace. LPL supports over 29,000 financial advisors and the wealth-management practices of 1,100 financial institution, servicing and custodying approximately $1.9 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 7 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses.
At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.
For further information about LPL, please visit LPL Financial: Where Your Potential Meets Opportunity
At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation's leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.
Why LPL? - Innovative Environment: We foster creativity and growth, providing a supportive and responsive leadership team. Learn more about our leadership team here!
- Limitless Career Potential: Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential. Learn more about our careers here!
- Unified Mission: We are one team on one mission-taking care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients. Learn more about our mission and values here!
- Impactful Work: Our size is just right for you to make a real impact. Learn more here!
- Commitment to Equality: We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Learn more here!
- Community Focus: We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same. Learn more here!
- Benefits and Total Rewards: Our Total Rewards package goes beyond just compensation and insurance. It includes a mix of traditional and unique benefits, perks, and resources designed to enhance your life both at work and at home. Learn more here!
Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life's aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.
Information on Interviews: LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an
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