Associate Regional Director

Are you an exceptionally strong sales performer with a deep pool of existing relationships you can leverage and prospect from? Excited to learn more? If so, then this could be the role for you!

LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for the advisor, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, supporting more than 18,000 financial advisors, 800 institution‑based investment programs and 450 independent RIA firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor‑centered model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial advisor.

At LPL, independence means that advisors have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run their perfect practice. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

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 enthusiastic
, polished and professional, with the ability to execute a disciplined sales process that results in sales success.

• 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
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Must reside in territory

• Series 7, 63/65, or 66 preferred

N/A 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, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more.

This position is also eligible to earn sales incentive compensation. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!

At LPL, we believe that objective financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. As the nation’s leading independent broker‑dealer, we offer an integrated platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services. We provide you with a work environment that encourages your creativity and growth, a leadership team that is supportive and responsive, and the opportunity to create a career that has no limits, only amazing potential.

We are one team on one mission. We take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. We are…