Transition Support Partner

LPL Financial LLC; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Health benefits

Employee stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

LPL Financial is seeking a Transition Support Partner (TSP) in Business Transitions. You will lead transitions for all business lines, acting as the subject matter expert on LPL’s core technology and processes, delivering training tailored to advisor needs and ensuring a seamless transfer from prior broker-dealer to LPL.

The role requires strong collaboration across departments, the ability to train staff, and proactive problem-solving to support advisors through repapering and system set-ups.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in financial services or a client-facing role.
• Willingness to travel up to 50-60% of the time.
• Strong listening and communication skills; ability to build trust quickly.
• Familiarity with advisory services and different business lines.
• Proactive problem-solver with the ability to mentor advisors.

Responsibilities

• Consult with prospective advisors to understand the unique structure of the business transitioning to LPL and devise a strategy to effectively transition the book of business.
• Engage various departments as subject matter experts where needed.
• Leverage tools to train on LPL technology and prepare advisors to operate post-license transfer.
• Provide repapering support to move books of business to LPL, including data entry and account setup.
• Be the go-to person for advisors throughout the transition and resolve issues with management when needed.
• Discuss technology needs and provide training on LPL premium products and third-party tools.
• Support the execution of department projects and initiatives.

Skills

Active listening

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Industry knowledge

Problem solving

Proactive thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Economics

Series 7 and 63, 65 or 66 preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Salesforce

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 the Transition Support Partner (TSP) in Business Transitions, you will lead transitions for all business lines and channels. As the subject matter expert on LPL’s core technology, operational processes and best practices, you will provide training and education specific to the advisor’s unique needs. Your top priority will be to ensure the advisor/firm has a seamless transition from their prior broker dealer to LPL.

Responsibilities

• Consult with prospective advisors to understand the unique structure of the business transitioning to LPL and devise a strategy to effectively transition the book of business.
• Engage various departments throughout the firm as subject matter experts where needed.
• Leverage appropriate tools to facilitate in-depth training on all LPL technology with the goal of preparing the prospective advisor (and staff) to effectively operate our technology upon license transfer to LPL.
• The training focuses on three key elements: basic operational needs such as opening new accounts, transferring of assets and once established, maintaining accounts with the goal of growing the advisor’s business.
• Provide repapering support to aid new advisors in moving their book of business to LPL. This could include data entry for the purpose of establishing an account, thorough tracking of the opening and funding of accounts as well as the proper setup of additional account details such as check writing, and the management of notifications related to the movement of the advisor’s book of business.
• Ultimately, the go-to person for the advisor throughout the transition.
• You will be expected to navigate issues by leveraging critical thinking and problem-solving skills and know when to engage management for additional support when needed.
• Discuss technology needs of the advisor and provide additional training on LPL proprietary premium products and third-party tools, as necessary.
• Support the execution of department projects and initiatives, as necessary.

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 of experience in financial services and/or client-facing role is required
• Must be able to travel up to 50-60% of the time
• Core Competencies:
  • Strong listening skills with a focus on understanding each advisor’s unique needs
  • Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, leadership, field recruiting professionals and internal recruiters
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with a strong ability to build trust and respect quickly in a client-facing role
  • Expertise in various lines of the business - wirehouse, regional, independent, RIA, institutions and retirement plans
  • Previous travel experience preferred
  • Adaptable, quick learners who can jump in with limited training
  • Proficient webinar host with outstanding presentation skills
  • Proactive, critical thinker with professional maturity who can self-manage
  • Experience with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), Salesforce
• Preferences:
  • 1+ year of training, business consulting, or practice management expertise in the investment services space preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field preferred
  • Series 7 and 63, 65 or 66 preferred

Pay Range

Pay Range: $30.70-$51.15/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.

Benefits

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.

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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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.

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