Associate Financial Advisor I

LPL Financial LLC; Spokane (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 (up to 16 days)

eleven paid holidays

volunteer time off

Job summary

LPL Financial is seeking an Associate Financial Advisor I with Fulcrum Financial Group in Spokane to join a dynamic, high-performing team focused on helping clients pursue their financial goals. You will learn from a successful Advisor team while delivering exceptional client service and collaborating across the office to shape personalized financial plans.

You will be part of a culture that emphasizes growth, mentorship, and community engagement, with a clear path to professional development in

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in sales or financial services.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Ability to obtain Series 7 and 66 licenses within 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Build referral pipelines and develop client relationships.
• Analyze financial data to develop strategies.
• Prepare forms and documents for customer accounts.
• Assist with new business development and promotions.
• Handle inquiries and service clients.
• Schedule meetings and support client onboarding.
• Participate in training and mentoring sessions.
• Process trades under mentor guidance.

Skills

Client service

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.

Job Overview: As an Associate Financial Advisor I with Fulcrum Financial Group, a dynamic and rapidly expanding financial advisory firm nestled on Spokane’s picturesque South Hill, you will work alongside a successful Advisor team and learn first hand the business of becoming a financial advisor. 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. You will have access to a network of knowledgeable industry professionals, mentors, and resources designed to support your development and help you reach your full potential. This is a unique opportunity for a driven professional who is passionate about client service, financial planning, and growing within a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

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 we’re 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

• 2+ years of applicable professional experience and/or experience working in a professional sales or entrepreneurial setting.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to obtain Series 7 and 66 licenses within the first 120 days of employment.

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.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and software programs.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Pay Range

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 (up to 16 days) plus eleven paid holidays, volunteer time off, and more.

Benefits and Perks

• 401K matching
• health benefits
• employee stock options
• paid time off (up to 16 days)
• eleven paid holidays
• 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 thriving businesses. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the flexibility 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.

Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities.

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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 [phone].

Additional Information

LPL Financial is the nation’s largest independent broker‑dealer.* Our company is widely known for its financial strength, exceptional service, and favorable industry reputation among financial professionals. To understand who we are, it’s important to know our core belief: financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. LPL Financial creates the space to let you do what you do best – create personal, long‑term client relationships that turn financial aspirations into realities. Each year, thousands of financial professionals successfully manage billions of dollars in assets. Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. To learn more about our organization visit our About LPL page.* As reported by Financial Planning magazine, June 1996-2019, based on total revenue.