Transition Support Partner

About the Role

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 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.
• Serve as 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.

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.

Skills

• 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.
• Adaptable, quick learner 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) and 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

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

LPL offers a highly competitive Total Rewards package 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.

About LPL Financial

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.