Associate Financial Advisor I

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:

Allen & Company of Florida LLC, an affiliate of LPL Financial, is looking to hire an Associate Financial Advisor. Allen & Company is LPL Financial’s first investment firm employee model. Our partnership with LPL allows us to preserve our independence and brand identity while wrapping LPL’s employee services around us. As a full-service firm, it is our mission to be the premier provider of superior financial management services to our clients; guiding them to grow and protect their wealth and plan for it’s prudent transfer. Our values, mission and culture have been rooted in Lakeland, Florida for over 90 years.

Joining our team as an Associate Financial Advisor I, you will be responsible for assisting financial advisors and his/her clients with their overall financial needs, management, and planning.  You also might be responsible for (once licensed) advising clients about their financial needs, objectives and risk tolerance and then recommend the appropriate financial strategy, which can include but is not limited to their investments, taxes, college savings accounts, insurance and retirement.  All such recommendations will be approved by the tenured Financial Advisor you team up with.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a passion for helping others turn life’s aspirations into financial realities and possess a service and detail-oriented mindset. They will enjoy building relationships, shaping unique solutions, and being active in their local community.

This position is based in Viera, FL.
   
Responsibilities:  

• Build referral pipelines and develop strong partnerships to help develop and grow client relationships

• Prepare recommendations for financial solutions to clients based on their specific individual needs

• Provide financial planning support to clients using LPL Platforms

• Analyze financial data received from clients to develop strategies to meet their goals

• Recommend investment products and services that are suitable to the client

• Review client accounts on a regular basis

• Contact clients regularly to review portfolio and make any necessary recommendations

• Ability to prepare all appropriate forms and documents for customer accounts

• Develop, institute and maintain programs relating to new business development and sales promotions

• Handle customer inquiries and issues

• Take and execute trade orders

• Execute customer mailing campaigns, seminars, and other sales generating ideas

• Provide general administrative support

  • Maintain accurate client files

  • Adhere to all Compliance and Legal requirements

• Schedule appointments and prepare for meetings

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:

• Series 7

• Series 66 or ability to obtain within 120 days

• Life/Health/Variable Annuity License or ability to obtain within 120 days

Preferences:

• 1+ years of previous sales experience

• Strong time management skills

• Possess superior quantitative and analytical skills

• Ability to work independently or in a group setting with minimal to no supervision

• Knowledge of the financial markets

• Demonstrate good sound judgment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred

• Effective Oral/Written Communication, Adaptability, Initiative, and Customer Service

• Excellent Interpersonal Skills - Ability to connect with customers, clients, and coworkers.

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Pay Range:

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 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. This position is also eligible to earn sales incentive compensation. 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.

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