Wealth Associate

LPL Financial LLC; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Health benefits

Employee stock options

Volunteer time off

Discretionary bonus eligibility

Job summary

LPL Financial in Spokane, WA, is seeking a Wealth Associate to support financial advisors with investment research, portfolio analysis, and planning materials, helping clients pursue their financial goals. You will develop asset allocation recommendations, analyze portfolio performance, and prepare client-facing reports while maintaining accurate records in CRM systems.

Strong attention to detail and client service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Active FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 licenses.
• 2+ years of client service experience in financial services, wealth management, or related industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist financial advisors with investment research, portfolio analysis, and financial planning activities.
• Develop and support customized asset allocation recommendations and investment solutions aligned with client goals and objectives.
• Analyze portfolio performance reports and identify opportunities for discussion or potential portfolio adjustments by financial advisors.
• Prepare client-facing investment reports, financial planning materials, and presentation content.
• Support advisor business development and client relationship management activities.
• Conduct business analytics and reporting to support practice growth initiatives and operational effectiveness.
• Research market, industry, and investment-related information to support advisor recommendations.
• Maintain accurate client records and documentation utilizing applicable CRM and business systems.

Skills

FINRA Series 7

FINRA Series 66

Client service

Financial services knowledge

Portfolio management concepts

Education

Finance degree

Tools

CRM systems

Investment reporting tools

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.

Are you passionate about helping financial advisors deliver exceptional client outcomes through investment research, portfolio analysis, and financial planning support? The Wealth Associate plays a critical role in supporting advisors with the analytical insights, client service, and operational excellence needed to grow and maintain successful wealth management practices. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with advisors and clients while developing expertise in investment strategies, portfolio management, financial planning, and practice growth initiatives.

Job Overview

As a Wealth Associate with Fulcrum Financial Group, a dynamic and rapidly expanding financial advisory firm nestled on Spokane’s picturesque South Hill, you will work alongside a successful Advisor team. The primary role of the Wealth Associate is to provide investment support to an advisor or team of advisors, including all daily, monthly, and annual research and reporting tasks to support the end-client's needs. The Wealth Associate helps the advisor maintain his or her practice and deliver positive results for the advisor’s clients through their support role. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, excellent customer services skills (both verbal and written), and a proven ability to adapt to a changing work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist financial advisors with investment research, portfolio analysis, and financial planning activities.
• Develop and support customized asset allocation recommendations and investment solutions aligned with client goals and objectives.
• Analyze portfolio performance reports and identify opportunities for discussion or potential portfolio adjustments by financial advisors.
• Prepare client-facing investment reports, financial planning materials, and presentation content.
• Support advisor business development and client relationship management activities.
• Conduct business analytics and reporting to support practice growth initiatives and operational effectiveness.
• Research market, industry, and investment-related information to support advisor recommendations.
• Maintain accurate client records and documentation utilizing applicable CRM and business systems.
• Collaborate with internal partners and stakeholders to resolve client inquiries and support advisor needs.
• Contribute to delivering a positive and consistent client experience through responsive and professional service.

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

• Active FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 licenses.
• 2+ years of client service experience, preferably within financial services, wealth management, banking, or a related industry.

Preferences

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience supporting financial advisors, wealth management teams, or investment professionals.
• Knowledge of portfolio management concepts, asset allocation strategies, and financial planning principles.
• Experience preparing investment presentations and client review materials.
• Familiarity with advisor practice management and business development support activities.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $73,130.00 - $121,849.00. 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, volunteer time off, and more. This role is also eligible for LPL's discretionary bonus.

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.

Information on Interviews

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.

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