AVP, Associate Regional Investment Director

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.

Job Overview:

The Associate Regional Investment Director (AVP) partners closely with the Regional Investment Director (VP) to support the performance, growth, and day-to-day execution of a team of Financial Advisors and Sales Assistants within LPL’s Bank & Credit Union Managed Affiliation Model (MAM).

This role plays a critical part in translating strategic priorities into field-level execution, driving advisor engagement, and delivering a consistent, high-quality client and partner experience.

Responsibilities:

• Support the execution of program goals and management objectives, with a strong focus on Financial Planning, Managed Money, and Insurance business growth.

• Partner with the Regional Investment Director to drive results across key performance indicators, including AUM growth, productivity, and advisor headcount.

• Provide hands-on coaching and development to Financial Advisors to enhance sales effectiveness, deepen client relationships, and improve adoption of core solutions.

• Reinforce consistent use of financial planning and advisory tools to promote holistic client engagement and strong practice management discipline.

• Assist in managing relationships with bank and credit union partners, ensuring alignment to strategic priorities and supporting execution of growth initiatives.

• Identify opportunities within the advisor population through performance data and field observation; implement targeted actions to improve outcomes.

• Support recruiting efforts by helping to identify, attract, and onboard high-quality Financial Advisors into the program.

• Act as a day-to-day resource for advisors, helping to resolve challenges, remove barriers, and escalate complex issues as appropriate.

• Help maintain a strong risk and compliance culture by reinforcing adherence to regulatory requirements and program policies.

• Contribute to a positive team culture that emphasizes accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Support change management efforts by helping advisors navigate evolving program initiatives, tools, and expectations.

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:

• Bachelor's Degree (concentrations in: Finance, Economics, Marketing or other business related fields)

• 5+ years of experience in the Financial Services sector:  Wholesaling, Financial Consultant, Coaching/Development – with at least 2 of these years in a Financial Services leadership role

• 5+ years of experience utilizing MS-Word, MS-PowerPoint, MS-Outlook, MS-Excel

• Must be able to travel within this market on a regular basis in support of program priorities

Preferences:

• FINRA Series 9 & 10 or Series 24.  Also Series 7, 63 and 65 or 66 and Life & Health Insurance License

• MBA/CFP/CFA/CIMA preferred

• Demonstrated ability to influence and coach advisors to drive adoption, growth, and improved performance.

• Strong partnership orientation, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and retail bank partners.

• Working knowledge of wealth management concepts, including advisory platforms, financial planning, and insurance solutions.

• Effective communicator with strong presentation and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to operate with a high degree of accountability, organization, and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

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Pay Range:

$108,356.00 - $180,559.00
 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(6) , 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 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 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.

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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 (855) 575-6947.

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