Succession & Protection Consultant

Do you have a passion for delivering innovative solutions and results for clients? Do you desire to positively impact thousands of financial advisors and help them plan for the future, protect their life’s work, and realize their legacy? Excited to learn more? If so, then this could be the role 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 Succession & Protection Planning team is part of LPL’s Financial Solutions group – a fast-growing division with an entrepreneurial spirit focused on delivering innovative, industry-leading services to help advisor practices grow, protect, and plan for their legacy. The team delivers end-to-end legacy planning support for LPL's 28,000+ advisors and financial institutions.

We are seeking talented and analytical candidates who are passionate about assisting LPL Financial Advisors as they protect their practice from unexpected life events. The analyst is responsible for providing business valuations, onboarding support, and serving as a succession and protection planning expert for advisors and internal partners.

Responsibilities:

• Support succession and protection service offerings and maintain/create efficient processes

• Support the daily operations including, valuations, new participant onboarding, advisor interviews, business analysis, and client support

• Become a specialist and subject matter expert in the Assurance Plan, small business mergers and acquisitions, and death/disability strategies

• Ability to think strategically and provide insights into streamlining and developing scalable solutions to service the growing demands of our advisor's business needs

• Responsible for providing excellent service through phone, video, and email while maintaining the highest level of professionalism

• Maintain accurate detailed records on each transaction and client interaction

• Manage succession planning project intake and workflows utilizing internal resources to ensure milestones are completed and advisor expectations are met

• Support escalations by both internal business partners and our advisors

• Understand continuity, succession, and corporate planning options to guide advisors to make educated decisions

• Support succession planning engagements with the ability to implement clear and concise strategies

• Leverage technology to automate manual work and simplify processes where feasible to create a highly scalable, flexible, and efficient infrastructure

• Interface with business unit counterparts to address specific needs of advisors

• Ad-hoc analysis, financial data entry, and additional responsibilities as required

• Present new ideas as we expand and iterate on our product offerings

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:

• BA/BS degree in Business, Finance, or Economics (or a related discipline) preferred

• 2+ years of wealth management, corporate finance, investment banking, or corporate development customer service preferred

Preferences:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to synthesize complex processes and communicate into digestible messages, ability to present complex topics in an engaging way with partners and clients

• Ability to execute strategies and track successful delivery

• Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to analyze data, draw insights, and make data-driven decisions

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and pivot as needed

• Experience with CRM tools such as Salesforce is a plus

• Knowledge of financial concepts preferred

• Ability to work within a team, take the initiative, and show strong attention to detail

• Ability to work comfortably with incomplete information and deal with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment

• Self-driven individual with a high level of motivation

• Positive attitude with a commitment to excellence and integrity

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Pay Range:

$67,900.00 - $113,100.00

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!

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.