AVP, Business Development

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 Assistant Vice President, Associate Regional Director of Business Development is responsible for recruiting high quality financial advisors to the LPL Financial Platform from all channels of distribution (independent, regional, wirehouse). You will be working with a Regional Director and Internal Regional Director with responsibility for recruiting advisors into our Core offerings.

• Establish and maintain a network of centers of influence (COI)
• Create and manage a recruiting pipeline to transition candidates (Financial Advisors) to LPL
• Evaluate advisor practices to ensure transferability of assets and adherence to corporate compliance and affiliation standards.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to compile and present competitive offerings in partnership with the firm’s Advisor Capital team.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships critical to success in the role.
• Maintain up-to-date status of your recruiting pipeline within Salesforce
• Develop and implement a strategy for engaging with existing recruits and for feeding / building the pipeline
• Meet monthly KPI’s required for the role – calls / meetings

We want strong collaborators
who can deliver a world‑class client experience . We are looking for people who thrive in a fast‑paced environment ,
are client‑focused ,
team oriented , and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement .

• 5 years in a broker/dealer business development, asset management wholesaling, or an institutional custody sales role.
• Verifiable track record of identifying, qualifying and closing business opportunities in assigned territory
• Strong familiarity with using a CRM, preferably Salesforce

• Superior verbal and written communication skills are required
• Consultative skills are a must
• Commitment to follow-up and follow-through
• Well-organized, strong time management skills
• Team-player, positive “can‑do” attitude

• Series 7, 66, and 24 preferred

Pay Range: $–$/year. The pay salary range is inclusive of base salary and potential sales incentive compensation based upon the applicable incentive compensation plan for this position. Base salary is determined on several factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Incentive compensation is dependent on achievement of goals set forth in the incentive compensation plan.

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. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for advisors and institutions, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, serving more than 23,000 financial advisors, including advisors at approximately 1,000 institutions and at approximately 580 registered investment advisor (“RIA”) firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor‑mediated model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial professional.

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…