Where Ambition Meets Innovation
Build a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting-edge resources and a collaborative environment to the freedom to make an impact and more, you’ll find the ingredients you need at LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals.
Job Overview:
The Advisory Consultant (AC) operates within a consultative, team-based environment that is focused on adding value to financial advisors and their clients. As part of LPL Financial, the largest independent broker dealer in the U.S., you will make significant contributions to the firm and its clients. You will help advisors serve their clients by better leveraging the advisory products and platforms available at LPL Financial. You will serve as a critical partner for advisors, helping them grow their business while effectively and efficiently meeting the needs of their clients.
Responsibilities:
- Drive greater adoption of LPL Advisory platforms as a percentage of advisors overall new business and through brokerage to advisory conversions
- Partner directly with various LPL Client Success Managers (CSM) on aiding in setting up and executing a strategic business plan with respect to all aspects of driving growth at the largest independent offices
- Consult with advisors to segment their client base and identify opportunities for growth
- Increase adoption and implementation of the tools and resources supporting a well-run advisory practice
- Have a strong knowledge of the breadth of services LPL provides and be a referral source to other business units
- As an Advisory Consultant, you will spend 40% of your time in the field interacting with clients, traveling within the assigned territory a minimum of 3-4 days every other week
- Conduct 16-20 meetings per week
- Present at regional and national conferences
- Partner with other LPL business units and sponsor firms to bring value-added education resources to advisors in the form of small group workshops on topics ranging from practice management, business development and investment related themes
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:
- 7+ years of experience in the Financial Services industry preferably as a wholesaler, advisor, or recruiter
- FINRA Series 7 and 66 (or both 63 and 65)
Core Competencies:
- Communication skills including virtual and live presentation skills
- Demonstrated sales success
- Extensive Financial Services experience
Preferences:
- CFP, CFA, CIMA, or CWS
Pay Range:
$103,515.00 - $172,525.00Actual 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(6) , LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 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. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.
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 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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Skills Required
- 7+ years of experience in the Financial Services industry, preferably as a wholesaler, advisor, or recruiter.
- FINRA Series 7 and 66 (or Series 63 and 65).
- Strong communication and presentation skills (virtual and live).
- Demonstrated sales success.
- Extensive Financial Services experience and product/platform knowledge.
- CFP, CFA, CIMA, or CWS.
LPL Financial Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about LPL Financial and has not been reviewed or approved by LPL Financial.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a company 401(k) match that is frequently highlighted as a strong component of total rewards. Feedback suggests these features meaningfully enhance long‑term financial value.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a meaningful discount and lookback is highlighted as accessible ownership. Feedback suggests the plan adds tangible upside beyond base salary.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave has been expanded alongside family‑building and adoption support. Feedback suggests these benefits compare well to large‑employer standards.
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What We Do
Financial advice is changing, and at LPL Financial, we’re at the forefront. We’re building a future where advisors can—with no friction or complexity, as simple as turning the dials—pick the business model, services, technology, and product mix that best meet their clients’ needs. With one platform, one sign-on, and one team to call, you can take your business anywhere you want it to go. There are no limits to your growth, and we’ll partner with you every step of the way. Your greatness is our goal. LPL Financial is a leader in the retail financial advice market and the nation’s largest independent broker/dealer*. We serve independent financial advisors and financial institutions, providing them with the technology, research, clearing and compliance services, and practice management programs they need to create and grow thriving practices. LPL enables them to provide objective guidance to millions of American families seeking wealth management, retirement planning, financial planning and asset management solutions. LPL.com Securities and Advisory Services offered through LPL Financial. A registered investment advisor, Member FINRA/SIPC.
