Advisor Licensing Program

LPL Financial•Fort Mill, SC

1d•$22 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Advisor Licensing Program is a six-month program that prepares aspiring Financial Advisors for careers in wealth management. It provides foundational training in client relationship management, comprehensive financial planning, investment solutions, product implementation, financial markets, and consultative selling. Participants receive training on LPL systems and procedures, tutoring and support to obtain FINRA licenses (Series 7 and 66), and coaching from the leadership team. After completing licensure and program milestones, participants may graduate with the opportunity to support the firm's growing client book as an Associate Financial Advisor. The Wealth Advisors Group consists of corporate employee advisors who provide investment solutions virtually and over the phone to mass-affluent investors. Advisors examine clients' immediate and long-term investment needs, help design solutions suited to their financial goals, and help grow the client book. The position is scheduled to start on January 11, 2027, and requires onsite work Monday through Friday. The listed pay range is $22.28–$37.14 per hour. Actual base pay varies based on relevant skills, experience, education, internal equity, performance, and geographic location.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday.
Ability to pass the SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 licensing examinations and internalize the training program.
Strong collaboration, client focus, and ability to deliver a high-quality client experience in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Ability to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

SIE completed or strongly encouraged to be completed before the start date.
High integrity, attention to detail, and ability to evaluate and mitigate risk.
Excellent communication, listening, and business writing skills.
Passion for financial services and client service.
Strong time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to pass multiple FINRA licensing examinations.
Telephone service and client relationship management skills.
Prior financial tele-sales, trading, or call-center service experience.
Previous experience as a financial advisor or providing advice and guidance to retail clients.
Basic understanding of financial planning concepts, investment markets, and account types.
Entrepreneurial mindset, self-starter qualities, and ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based applications.
Ability to assist customers in a call-center environment while accessing data through multiple PC lookup applications; excellent PC and data-entry skills.

Responsibilities

Pass the SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 within the first 180 days of employment.
Complete comprehensive, hands-on training in investment solutions and products, financial planning concepts, systems and operational functions, client service, and consultative sales; achieve milestones and learning goals required for graduation.
Manage client relationships and provide exceptional service through incoming calls, directing client transactions, preparing reports and forms, responding to email, and conducting proactive outreach.
Maintain the client book so that it is operationally sound, compliant, and consistent with client experience commitments, including through proactive check-ins and outreach.
Collect and analyze client data; develop, implement, review, and maintain appropriate financial planning solutions; and discuss education, tax, estate, insurance, and investment allocation concepts.
Understand account types, investment products, and investment markets to answer questions from a diverse client base and identify suitable investment vehicles.
Meet goals related to asset investment, wallet-share consolidation, and relationship deepening by using consultative sales to communicate LPL's value and position appropriate financial plans and investment solutions.
Coordinate and communicate across departments to support a smooth client experience and integration, and collaborate to improve processes and incorporate new partnerships and practices.
Remain in good standing with compliance requirements, assess and mitigate risk through regular book and client analysis, and help prevent fraud through security checks and client conversations.