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Are you a team player? Are you curious to learn? Are you interested in working in meaningful projects? Do you want to work with cutting-edge technology? Are you interested in being part of a team that is working to transform and do things differently? If so, LPL Financial is the place for you!
LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for the advisor, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader* in the markets we serve, supporting more than 22,000 financial advisors, 1,100 institution-based investment programs, and 500 independent RIA firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-centered model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial advisor. At LPL, independence means that advisors have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run their perfect practice. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.
Job Overview:
The Assistant Vice President, Associate Regional Director of Business Development is responsible for recruiting high quality financial advisors to the LPL Financial Platform from all channels of distribution (independent, regional, wirehouse). You will be working with a Regional Director and Internal Regional Director with responsibility for recruiting advisors into our Core offerings.
Responsibilities:
• Establish and maintain a network of centers of influence (COI)
• Create and manage a recruiting pipeline to transition candidates (Financial Advisors) to LPL
• Evaluate advisor practices to ensure transferability of assets and adherence to corporate compliance and affiliation standards.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to compile and present competitive offerings in partnership with the firm’s Advisor Capital team.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships critical to success in the role.
• Maintain up-to-date status of your recruiting pipeline within Salesforce
• Develop and implement a strategy for engaging with existing recruits and for feeding / building the pipeline
• Meet monthly KPI’s required for the role – calls / meetings
What are we looking for?
We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.
Requirements:
• 5+ years in a broker/dealer business development, asset management wholesaling, or an institutional custody sales role.
• Verifiable track record of identifying, qualifying and closing business opportunities in assigned territory
• Strong familiarity with using a CRM, preferably Salesforce
• Bachelor’s degree required
Core Competencies:
• Superior verbal and written communication skills are required
• Consultative skills are a must
• Commitment to follow-up and follow-through
• Well-organized, strong time management skills
• Team-player, positive “can-do” attitude
Preferences:
• Series 7, 66, and 24 preferred
Pay Range:
$127,500.00-$212,500.00/year
The pay salary range is inclusive of base salary and potential sales incentive compensation based upon the applicable incentive compensation plan for this position. Base salary is determined on several factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Incentive compensation is dependent on achievement of goals set forth in the incentive compensation plan. 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!
Why LPL?
At LPL, we believe that objective financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services. We provide you with a work environment that encourages your creativity and growth, a leadership team that is supportive and responsive, and the opportunity to create a career that has no limits, only amazing potential.
We are one team on one mission. We take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.
Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. We are committed to supporting workplace equality, and we embrace the different perspectives and backgrounds of our employees. We also care for our communities, and we encourage our employees to do the same. This creates an environment in which you can do your best work.
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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 @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.
