AVP, Regional Admin Manager

LPL Financial LLC; California; Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

LPL Financial LLC is seeking an AVP, Regional Administrative Manager to lead branch office support staff and coordinate advisor support across offices. The role involves managing performance, driving development, and collaborating with service and operations to grow a national footprint.

The ideal candidate has brokerage knowledge, FINRA licenses, and strong leadership to optimize staff and processes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years brokerage/financial services industry knowledge.
• FINRA Series 7/66 or completion of licenses within 90 days.
• 2+ years knowledge across W2 and 1099 advisor models.
• Ability to travel up to 40% per year.
• Bachelor’s degree; preferably in Business, Accounting or Finance.
• FINRA Series 24, 9/10.

Responsibilities

• Manage branch office support staff, including compensation and performance management.
• Foster a culture of coaching, learning, and development for advisor satisfaction.
• Develop branch admin hiring strategy to attract onboard and retain talent.
• Drive continuous improvement in the branch admin vertical for advisor needs.
• Act as liaison between advisors and LPL service and operations; oversee case managers.
• Lead staff training programs for skill advancement and career progression.
• Partner with the National Branch Manager on admin program design strategy.

Skills

Brokerage knowledge

Strong communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Accounting/Finance)

Job description

Lead with Purpose, Unlock Your Team’s Passion At LPL, people leaders hold the key to the employee experience — shaping culture, driving performance, and guiding individuals to new heights. Because when that happens, we all win – clients, LPL, and most importantly our, employees. If you're ready to lead with intention and discover what’s possible, LPL Financial invites you to apply today.

Job Overview

The AVP, Regional Administrative Manager will be responsible for leading employee affiliation branch office support staff. The AVP, Regional Administrative Manager will provide support to employee affiliation offices and teams including but not limited to, direct management of Client Service Associates and office support staff, coordinate Financial Advisor support efforts delivered through our Client Service Associates, Service and Operations Teams, and collaborate with various business partners to support the ongoing expansion of our national employee affiliation footprint.

Responsibilities

• Manage branch office support staff, which includes, but not limited to, compensation and performance management, time management and capacity planning, goal setting, career development, etc.
• Foster a culture of coaching, learning and development with a strong emphasis on skills and behaviors that contribute to advisor satisfaction.
• Contribute to the development of the branch office support staff hiring strategy which aims to successfully identify, attract, onboard, and retain top talent.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts within the branch admin vertical based upon evolving advisor needs.
• Act as liaison between advisors and LPL service and operations; advocate for advisor and client needs, overseeing and supporting case managers dedicated to resolving complex and high priority issues.
• Execute on support staff training programs focused on skill advancement and career progression; help to identify and implement program improvements informed by advisor and staff feedback.
• Partner with the National Branch Manager on the admin vertical program design strategy and implementation

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

2+ years brokerage/financial services industry knowledge FINRA Series 7/66 or completion of licenses within 90 days 2+ years knowledge and breadth of experience in financial services with background across both W2 and 1099 advisor models Ability to travel up to 40% throughout the year Core Competencies: Self-starter with a strong branch operations background and proven ability to lead work efforts across multiple internal organizations Strong customer focus, excellent verbal and written communication skills and extremely organized Strong analytical, strategic planning skills and relationship management skills Proven ability to independently and efficiently manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast- paced environment Preferences: Experience collaborating with and leading individuals across functional areas Demonstrated ability to establish productive relationships and interact effectively with business partners at all levels FINRA Series 24, 9/10 Bachelor’s degree; preferably in Business, Accounting or Finance

Pay Range

$108,974.00 - $181,589.00 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. 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 they need to run thriving businesses. 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.

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].

EOE. EAC 5.19.26 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. Want to learn more about the benefits of working at LPL? Check out the links below! We Are LPL Benefits Culture Social Responsibility