United States onlyWhat 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:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Managed Affiliation Model Manager to lead the Client Service Associates for our Managed Support Team within the Employee Affiliation Model. This key leadership role is responsible for overseeing centralized administrative operations and ensuring exceptional support is delivered to Financial Advisors and their teams nationwide.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a deep understanding of branch operations and proven success managing support teams in a fast-paced financial services environment. Experience with both W-2 and 1099 advisor models is strongly preferred, as is the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and support firm-wide programs.
If you are passionate about operational leadership and building high-performing administrative teams, we invite you to help shape the future of advisor support in our growing employee affiliation model.
Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day leadership and direct management of Client Service Associates (CSAs) and Support Staff across branch offices.
- Serve as an advocate for assigned offices and navigate offices through the intricate details of LPL policies/procedures.
- Partner with internal teams to advance operational excellence and support the expansion of the Employee Affiliation Model.
- Drive adoption of scalable processes and best practices that align with the direction of the Managed Affiliation Admin Organization.
- Manage team capacity planning to ensure consistent service coverage.
- Support associate development through timely feedback, monthly 1:1s, and alignment to career goals.
- Motivate and lead through organizational change, fostering a resilient and adaptable team culture.
- Promote a culture of coaching, learning, and excellence with a focus on advisor and client experience.
- Lead performance management and compensation discussions aligned with pay-for-performance principles.
- Act as a liaison between branch teams and Home Office partners, advocating for needs and delivering solutions.
- Lead administrative initiatives and projects that support our Employee Advisor teams.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflows, increase efficiencies, and streamline support models.
- Contribute to hiring efforts and talent development strategies to build and retain a top-performing support team.
- 30% Travel.
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:
- FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 within 120 days
- 2+ years of experience working with Financial Advisors, Branch and Home Office support teams
- 2+ years brokerage/financial services industry knowledge
Preferences:
- FINRA Series 24, 9/10
- Bachelor’s degree; preferably in Business, Accounting or Finance
- Demonstrated experience in effectively leading and managing teams
- Strong customer focus, excellent verbal and written communication skills and extremely organized
- Strong analytical, strategic planning skills and relationship management skills
Pay Range:
$80,300-$133,800/yearActual 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 www.lpl.com.
Join 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 @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.
Georgia only
