Associate Financial Advisor I

LPL Financial; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Health benefits

Employee stock options

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Job summary

LPL Financial in Kennewick, WA is seeking an ambitious candidate to learn the business of becoming a financial advisor. You’ll work with a mentor, access a network of professionals, and build client relationships while helping others turn goals into realities.

You’ll develop skills in referrals, financial analysis, and compliance, with structured training, classroom sessions, and in-person or virtual coaching as you advance toward independent client service.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of applicable professional experience and/or experience working in a professional sales or entrepreneurial setting.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Responsibilities

• Build referral pipelines and develop partnerships to grow client relationships.
• Analyze financial data from clients to develop strategies meeting their goals.
• Prepare all appropriate forms and documents for customer accounts.
• Develop and maintain programs related to new business development and sales promotions.
• Handle customer inquiries and issues with a service mindset.
• Attend sales meetings and assist with client prospecting and marketing.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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

You’ll work alongside a successful LPL advisor to learn firsthand the business of becoming a financial advisor. You’ll have access to a network of knowledgeable industry professionals, mentors, and resources to help ensure you reach your full potential. 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.

Responsibilities

• Build referral pipelines and develop strong partnerships to help develop and grow client relationships.
• Analyze financial data received from clients to develop strategies to meet their goals.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participation in classroom learning sessions (virtual and in-person)
• Apprenticeship, mentoring, and coaching sessions with a mentor advisor and other industry professionals
• Attend sales meetings and assist with client prospecting and marketing.
• Attend coaching sessions and training events to improve sales skills and industry knowledge
• Process trades under direction of the mentor financial advisor.

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

• 1+ years of applicable professional experience and/or experience working in a professional sales or entrepreneurial setting
• Bachelor’s degree

Preferences

• High attention to detail and desire to deliver superior client service.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and self-motivation to succeed.
• Ability to multi-task with high degree of accuracy
• Ability to learn and accept standard operating procedures and compliance regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and software programs.
• Strong analytical and communication skills

Pay Range

54,700.00 - 91,100.00

The pay salary range is inclusive of base salary and potential sales incentive compensation based upon the applicable incentive compensation plan for this position. Base salary is determined on several factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Incentive compensation is dependent on achievement of goals set forth in the incentive compensation plan. 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.

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.

Principals only. EOE.