Wealth Associate

LPL Financial; 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

Job summary

LPL Financial is seeking a Wealth Associate for Fulcrum Financial Group in Spokane to support financial advisors with investment research, portfolio analysis, and financial planning materials. The role emphasizes accurate reporting and client-focused service while helping advisors grow their practices.

The ideal candidate will have active FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses, 2+ years in client service within financial services, and a bachelor’s degree in Finance or related fields.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a 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.
• 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.

Skills

Investment research

Client service

Portfolio analysis

Financial planning

Education

Bachelor's degree required

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.

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

$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. 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 , 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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