Wealth Planner

What if you could build a career where ambition meets innovation? At LPL Financial, we empower professionals to shape their success while helping clients pursue their financial goals with confidence. What if you could have access to cutting‑edge resources, a collaborative environment, and the freedom to make an impact? If you're ready to take the next step, discover what’s possible with LPL Financial.

The primary role of the Wealth Planner is to provide administrative, client relationship and investment support to an advisor or team of advisors, including any and all daily, monthly, and annual tasks, research and reporting. The Wealth Associate I 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. Additionally, Wealth Associate I must work independently and confidently while managing established clients.

• Independently hold routine meetings with established clients when needed
• Assist in executing trades for clients as needed to support the Financial Advisor
• Assist Financial Advisors in investment research and financial planning
• Develop customized asset allocation strategies and investment solutions for clients
• Provide support for client relationship building and business development activities
• Perform business analytics as needed to support financial advisors in the growth of the business
• Analyze and interpret portfolio performance reviews and make recommendations to financial advisors for potential change
• Inbound client calls, schedule appointments, and prepare materials for client meetings
• Keep client management systems up-to-date with client information
• Assist with various documentation requirements for new business
• Manage account activities that are operational in nature – new accounts, cash management, transfers, and account maintenance (e.g., periodic distributions, debits)
• Conduct proactive outreach to clients and advisors on time sensitive activities (e.g., RMDs)
• Assume ownership of inquiries and requests; communicate with internal departments to ensure clients’ expectations for timely service delivery are met
• Educate clients on account services, capabilities, and new technology – eSignature, paperless statements, Account View (client portal), etc.
• Partners with Financial Advisor to strategize on opportunities to meet the needs of clients

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.

• Bachelor's degree
• 2+ years of experience working with Financial Advisors, Branch and Home Office support teams
• Series 7 and Series 66 (or 63 & 65)
• CFP designation
• California Life Insurance License or ability to obtain within 120 days

• Experience in utilizing investment/planning tools to help deliver guidance on recommendations to clients
• Strong customer focus, excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to explain complex information clearly and simply
• Proven ability to independently and efficiently manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast‑paced environment
• Organized with a strong attention to detail and problem‑solving abilities
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build and foster relationships with clients, coworkers, and internal/external partners
• Strong analytical skills and ability to research information
• Demonstrates drive, initiative, and motivation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; CRM applications
• Able to utilize internal resources, training & self‑service options available such as iKnow, Resource Center, LPLU, etc.
• Prior Customer Service experience financial services background required
• Additional…