Client Service Associate - Kingsport, TN

LPL Financial; Tennessee; On-site; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Health benefits

Employee stock options

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Job summary

LPL Financial is seeking a client-focused professional to support Financial Advisors under the Employee Advisor Model in Kingsport, TN. This full-time, in-office role helps advisors services clients, manages account activity, and coordinates with various internal teams to ensure accurate and timely service delivery.

The ideal candidate will have 1+ year in financial services, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 1+ year in financial industry, wealth management preferred.
• Strong client-service orientation and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Clear verbal and written communication; able to explain complex information simply.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with clients and partners.
• Time management and ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Directly communicate with advisors and clients; own inquiries to timely resolution.
• Answer questions on account activity, policies, and documentation requests.
• Proactively outreach to clients and advisors on time‑sensitive activities (RMDs, distributions, tax forms).
• Submit account instructions for New Accounts, Cash Management, Transfers, and more.
• Research complex situations; set client expectations; coordinate with internal departments.
• Educate clients and advisors on account services and new technology (eSignature, paperless).
• Share best practices and contribute to peer development.

Skills

Client service

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

MS Office

Tools

CRM

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.

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 full-time in office employment opportunity in Kingsport, TN that would allow you to support Financial Advisors associated with LPL Financial under our Employee Advisor Model. This role will support advisors within the credit union. 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 include but are not limited to

Client Service Functions

• Daily direct communication with advisors and clients while assuming ownership of inquiries and see them through to a timely resolution & building rapport
• Address questions from clients (account activity, policies and documentation requests)
• Proactive outreach to clients and advisors on time sensitive activities - RMDs, distributions and tax forms
• Submit instructions for account activities on behalf of the advisor and end clients for account functions (New Accounts, Cash Management, Transfers, Account Maintenance, Trade Orders)
• Research complex situations, set client expectations, and define the actions necessary to resolve inquiries in a timely manner, and collaborate with internal departments to ensure timely service delivery
• Educate clients and advisors on account services, capabilities, and new technology – eSignature, paperless statements, Account View (client portal), etc.
• Actively contribute to the development of your peers by sharing best practices and participating in other project work as assigned

Operational Functions

• Manage daily reports for account activities that are operational in nature – cash management, RMDs, periodic distributions, debits, pending settlements, etc.
• Assume ownership of inquiries and requests; communicate with internal departments to ensure clients’ expectations for timely service delivery are met
• Manage and complete project work (i.e. linking annuities)
• Help reduce LPL operating cost through increased usage of eSignature, paperless statements, account view, and reduced NIGOs

Administrative Functions

• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and prepare materials for client meetings, if requested
• Keep client management systems up to date with client information using CRM
• Accurately complete expense reports on behalf of the financial advisors, if requested

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 financial industry experience, preferably in wealth management
• Strong background in client service with excellent communication skills
• 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)

Preferences

• Desire to obtain industry licenses (i.e. SIE, Series 7 and 66)

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 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.

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 [phone].

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