Are you passionate about serving clients and helping people improve their financial well-being? Are you solution-oriented and passionate about delivering results? Do you like thinking outside the box, learning new skills and problem solving? If so, then this could be the role for you!
At LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) our mission is to take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients. LPL serves the advisor-mediated advice marketplace as the nation’s largest independent broker-dealer, a leading investment advisory firm, and a top custodian. We support over 22,000 financial advisors, including advisors at approximately 1,100 institution-based investment programs and at approximately 570 registered investment adviser firms nationwide. Our vision is to become the leader across the advisor-centered marketplace by empowering advisors to deliver great advice to their clients and be great operators of their businesses.
**This is remote role, however the candidate should reside in Pennsylvania and will be supporting Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union.**
Job Overview:
A Financial Consultant acts as a dedicated representative assigned to a specific branch (or multiple branches) to deliver Non-Deposit Investment Products (NDIPs) and services to the branch customers and prospective customer base. Serves as an advisor to provide an advice-based approach to financial solutions for an assigned book of business. Actively solicits new and existing investments and insurance solutions from retail client base designed to meet the individualized needs of each customer. Establish a strong partnership with Retail Branch Managers and Centers of Influence and maintain strong working relationships with all assigned Branches.
Responsibilities:
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Utilizing a consultative, holistic approach, sales process, and assessment tools where appropriate.
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Providing comprehensive, needs- based financial solutions to clients by offering a range of investment/insurance solutions
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Delivering needs based, comprehensive financial solutions by offering a suitable and diversified set of brokerage, advisory, and insurance solutions to meet client needs and objectives.
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Employing ethical business practices to ensure full compliance of regulatory, broker dealer and institution requirements
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Delivering a high quality customer service experience during each customer interaction
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Building strong relationships with retail branch staff, supporting and motivating their referral efforts. Developing a complete understanding of the core institution products to support cross- selling opportunities and to generate referrals back to the institution where appropriate
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Meet or exceed established sales goals for assigned territory while ensuring compliance with policies, procedures and regulations governing products and services.
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:
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High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s Degree Preferred)
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Minimum of two (2) years investment sales experience (preferably in a financial institution)
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Must maintain Licenses and FINRA registrations: Active State Applicable Life Insurance License, Active Series 7 Registration, Active Series 63 Registration (if required by the state of hire), Active Series 65 or 66
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Registration (If required by the state of hire. If required by state of hire and not active, must acquire within the first six months of hire)
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Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office product suite, including Power Point and applications specific to the broker dealer
Preferences:
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Demonstrated ability to sell products and services to investment clients; evidence of strong sales results
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Broad knowledge of characteristics and needs of clients and partners within the bank- based investment market space
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Excellent knowledge of investment/insurance products and financial planning
Core Competencies:
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Strong self-motivation and ability to work independently
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Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
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Possess strong organization skills
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Excellent customer service and business focus with a great attention to detail
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Effective research and analysis skills
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Pay Range:
$58,500-$70,000 per year
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. This position is also eligible to earn sales incentive compensation. 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.
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
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