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 Associate Regional Investment Director (AVP) partners closely with the Regional Investment Director (VP) to support the growth, performance, and strategic execution of bank and credit union wealth management programs that utilize LPL Financial as their broker-dealer and advisory platform.
This role serves as a key relationship manager and strategic consultant to institution program leaders, helping them strengthen program performance, execute growth initiatives, enhance advisor engagement strategies, and deliver an exceptional wealth management experience for clients. The Associate Regional Investment Director translates strategic priorities into actionable business plans and collaborates with institutional stakeholders to drive sustainable program growth.
Responsibilities:
Partner with bank and credit union program leaders to execute growth strategies and achieve program objectives.
Support initiatives focused on financial planning, advisory solutions, managed accounts, insurance, and overall program profitability.
Analyze program performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve growth, productivity, and client outcomes.
Build strong relationships with institutional leaders and serve as a trusted business partner.
Support advisor recruiting, onboarding, development, and retention strategies through collaboration with program leadership.
Assist with the implementation of strategic initiatives, technology adoption, and change management efforts.
Promote a strong risk, compliance, and governance culture across supported programs.
Collaborate with internal partners to deliver an exceptional experience for institutions and their wealth management programs.
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:
Bachelor's Degree
5+ years of financial services experience, preferably within wealth management, consulting, wholesaling, or institution-based programs.
Series 7 and 63/65 or 66
Life & Health Insurance License
Flexible to travel approximately 10% as needed for business needs
Preferences:
FINRA Series 9 & 10 or Series 24
MBA, CFP®, CFA®, or CIMA®.
Experience supporting bank or credit union wealth management programs.
Strong knowledge of bank and credit union wealth management programs.
Experience consulting with business leaders and driving growth initiatives.
Understanding of financial planning, advisory platforms, managed accounts, and insurance solutions.
Strong communication, relationship management, and presentation skills.
Proven ability to analyze business performance and develop actionable recommendations.
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Pay Range:
$108,356.00 - $180,559.00Actual 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.
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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
- Bachelor's Degree
- 5+ years of financial services experience (wealth management, consulting, wholesaling, or institution-based programs)
- FINRA Series 7 and Series 63/65 or 66
- Life & Health Insurance License
- Flexible to travel approximately 10% as needed
- FINRA Series 9 & 10 or Series 24
- MBA, CFP®, CFA®, or CIMA®
- Experience supporting bank or credit union wealth management programs
- Strong knowledge of bank and credit union wealth management programs
- Experience consulting with business leaders and driving growth initiatives
- Understanding of financial planning, advisory platforms, managed accounts, and insurance solutions
- Strong communication, relationship management, and presentation skills
- Proven ability to analyze business performance and develop actionable recommendations
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.
