Client Service Associate - Bridgewater, NJ

LPL Financial LLC; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Health benefits

Employee stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

LPL Financial is seeking an in-office support role in Bridgewater, NJ to assist Financial Advisors and clients with account activity, documents, and tax forms. You will educate clients on services and technology, and coordinate across internal teams to resolve issues.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years in financial services or client service, strong communication, and detail orientation. This entry-level role offers exposure to wealth management and opportunities to advance within the firm.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of financial industry experience, preferably in wealth management.
• 1+ years of experience in client service industry.
• Desire to obtain industry licenses (e.g. SIE, Series 7 and 66) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive client support through daily communication with advisors and clients.
• Address inquiries on account activity, policies, and documentation; manage time-sensitive tasks such as tax forms.
• Submit account instructions, research complex issues, and collaborate with internal teams to resolve.
• Educate clients and advisors on services and technology, including eSignature and paperless options.
• Manage operational reports for cash management and distributions; complete special projects.
• Schedule meetings, prepare materials, update CRM, and process expense reports.

Skills

Client service experience

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM systems

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

Are you passionate about serving clients, adding value and improving processes/systems? Would you like to help people improve their financial wellbeing and build wealth for their future while growing financial advisors' businesses? Are you solution-oriented and passionate about delivering results? If so, LPL Financial is the place for you! This is an in-office Bridgewater, NJ employment opportunity that would allow you to support Financial Advisors with LPL Financial under our Employee Advisor Model. This role may provide support to multiple advisors operating within the credit union space. This opportunity is an excellent steppingstone to continue to build on your wealth management experience and opportunities to work with multiple internal departments at a growing company.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive client support through daily communication with advisors and clients, addressing inquiries on account activity, policies, and documentation while managing time-sensitive tasks such as RMDs, distributions, and tax forms. Submit account instructions, research complex issues, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely resolution. Educate clients and advisors on services and technology, including eSignature and paperless options, while contributing to peer development and project work. Manage operational reports for cash management and distributions, complete special projects, and promote cost-saving initiatives through digital adoption. Perform administrative duties such as scheduling, preparing meeting materials, updating CRM systems, and processing expense reports. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!

What we are 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 financial industry experience, preferably in wealth management
• 1+ years of experience in client service industry

Preferences

• Desire to obtain industry licenses (i.e. SIE, Series 7 and 66)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective oral and written communication; able to explain complex information clearly and simply
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build and foster relationships with clients, coworkers, and internal/external partners
• Time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated, driven and takes initiative
• Experience with the Microsoft program suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Pay Range

$25.85-$43.08/hour 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 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. Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Principal 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 [phone]. 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