Succession Planning Consultant

LPL Financial LLC; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. is seeking an Analyst for the Succession Planning team to support end-to-end succession services for thousands of advisor practices. You will help manage workflows, coordinate project intake, and guide advisors through continuity and corporate planning options to protect legacies.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data-driven decision making, and process automation to scale operations. A BA/BS and 2+ years in wealth management or corporate finance are preferred.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Business, Finance, or Economics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and present insights.
• Experience with CRM tools (Salesforce) preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support succession service offerings and maintain efficient processes.
• Manage succession planning project intake and workflows to meet milestones.
• Oversee escalations by internal partners and advisors.
• Understand continuity, succession, and corporate planning options.
• Leverage technology to automate manual work and scale infrastructure.
• Interface with business unit counterparts and perform ad-hoc analysis.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Data analysis

Problem solving

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Ambiguity handling

Education

BA/BS in Business, Finance, or Economics

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Where Ambition Meets InnovationBuild 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:Do you have a passion for delivering innovative solutions and results for clients? Do you desire to positively impact thousands of financial advisors and help them plan for the future, protect their life’s work, and realize their legacy? In that case, we want to hear from you!Capital Partners & Client Solutions is a fast-growing division with an entrepreneurial spirit focused on delivering innovative, industry-leading services to help advisor practices grow, protect, and plan for their legacy.The Succession Planning team delivers end-to-end legacy planning support for LPL's 32,000+ advisors. LPL's Capital Partners & Client Solutions group is seeking an Analyst to help deliver seamless Succession Planning Support offerings.Responsibilities:Support succession service offerings and maintain/create efficient processesManage succession planning project intake and workflows utilizing internal resources to ensure milestones are completed and advisor expectations are metOversee escalations by both internal business partners and our advisorsUnderstand continuity, succession, and corporate planning options to guide advisors to make educated decisionsSupport succession planning engagements with the ability to implement clear and concise strategiesLeverage technology to automate manual work and simplify processes where feasible to create a highly scalable, flexible, and efficient infrastructureInterface with business unit counterparts to address specific needs of advisorsAd-hoc analysis, financial data entry, and additional responsibilities as requiredPresent new ideas as we expand and iterate on our product offeringsWhat 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:BA/BS degree in Business, Finance, or Economics (or a related discipline)2+ years of wealth management, corporate finance, investment banking, or corporate development customer serviceCore Competencies:Written and verbal communication skills, ability to synthesize complex processes and communicate into digestible messages, ability to present complex topics in an engaging way with partners and clientsAbility to execute strategies and track successful deliveryProblem-solving skills, ability to analyze data, draw insights, and make data-driven decisionsAbility to prioritize multiple tasks and pivot as neededAbility to work within a team, take the initiative, and show strong attention to detailAbility to work comfortably with incomplete information and deal with ambiguity in a fast-paced environmentSelf-driven individual with a high level of motivationPositive attitude with a commitment to excellence and integrityPreferences:Experience with CRM tools such as SalesforceKnowledge of financial conceptsPay Range:$69,937.00 - $116,493.00Actual 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. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!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. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. 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].EAC 5.19.26