Vice President, Regional Branch Manager

LPL Financial; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 225,364 - 375,538; 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 looking for a Field Leader based in Burlington, MA, who will support financial advisors and drive business growth. The ideal candidate has a strong background in branch management, with 7+ years of experience in financial services. This role demands strategic thinking and the ability to build strong advisor relationships.

The position requires onsite presence and includes a competitive salary range of $300,000-$350,000. Benefits include a 401K match, health benefits, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of branch experience in management, operations, or administration.
• 10 years+ of financial services experience.
• Willingness to travel to branch offices as needed.

Responsibilities

• Partner with advisors to create and implement business growth.
• Maintain high advisor retention and satisfaction.
• Support recruitment and integrate new teams.

Skills

Branch management experience

Advisor relationship building

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Talent management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Series 7

Series 66

Series 9

Series 10

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. 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

This role will be based in our Burlington, MA office, requiring at least three days per week onsite, with the ability to travel to other locations within the state.

We are seeking a Field Leader to support and empower Commonwealth professionals in achieving their success. This role will serve as a key leader in supporting financial advisors within our independent employee channel for LPL, including driving the profitability of a region that will expand to encompass multiple branches. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the W2 advisor model and a passion for supporting succession planning strategies.

Responsibilities

• Partner with advisors to create and implement business growth
• Maintaining high advisor retention and satisfaction.
• Supporting the recruitment of advisors by selling them on the mission and vision of the Employee Channel. Helping transition the new teams to LPL.
• Building and maintaining strong advisor relationships while at the same time balancing this against the profitability of the model.

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

• 7+ years of branch experience in a role of branch manager, branch operations/service or branch administration
• Bachelor's degree
• Series 7, 66, 9, and 10
• 10 years+ of financial services experience
• Willingness to travel to branch offices as needed

Core Competencies

• Strategic Agility: Approaches strategy with an entrepreneurial mindset. Uses critical thinking to increase the value proposition that translates into market advantages.
• Problem solving and Decision making: Focuses on customer‑centric process that frames the right hypothesis. Uses human‑centric design thinking to work back from the customer experience. Develops a fact base to inform solutions.
• Operational Execution: Develops roadmaps, milestones and operational metrics that align with anecdotal evidence. Communicates the journey and uses iterative cycles at pace to support continuous learning and improve outcomes. Sets a high bar for results through repeatable, sustainable processes.
• Talent Management: Reputation for building strong, motivated teams at scale with the ability to recruit top professionals, attract followers and develop top talent.
• Advocacy: Ability to collaborate internally and externally to ensure the channel is a top priority with internal peers so that it receives the focus and attention it needs to be successful.

Preferences

• Experience in both a branch and home office strongly preferred
• Experience as a branch manager and managing multiple offices is preferred.
• Strong wealth management experience and a track record of bringing on recruits and integrating them into a new firm.
• Ability to motivate employees, build teams and drive outcomes
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and respect while at the same time being able to maintain the integrity of the model
• A highly strategic thinker, with the ability to assess complex problems, prioritize key issues, focus on relevant facts and maintain a strong execution focus.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to present materials to the highest levels in the organization and serve as a recognized subject matter expert, as well as the ability to frame complex issues visually
• Demonstrated ability to influence at all levels and lead change.
• Strong gravitas and executive presence
• Awareness of industry dynamics and best practices

Pay Range

Total Target Compensation: $300,000-$350,000. Pay Range: $225,364.00 - $375,538.00.

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.

Principals only. EOE. EAC 5.19.26