Associate Consultant, Ask LPL Research

LPL Financial•Fort Mill, SC

8d•$24 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

The Ask LPL Research team serves as a key advisor-facing extension of LPL Financial’s Investment Research organization, helping advisors access, understand, and apply the firm’s investment research, market insights, portfolio guidance, and platform resources in support of their clients. This role is responsible for responding to inbound advisor inquiries through phone, email, and internal service channels, providing timely, accurate, and consultative support across a broad range of investment research topics. The ideal candidate will help advisors navigate LPL Research content, understand current market perspectives, locate relevant resources, and connect with appropriate subject matter expertise when needed. This position offers the opportunity to build deep knowledge of the wealth management industry, gain exposure to investment research strategy and advisor engagement, and contribute directly to the advisor experience through high-quality, research-informed support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field, or equivalent financial services experience.
SIE
FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 licenses, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
Advisor-first mindset with a commitment to service excellence.
Clear, confident, and professional communication style.
Strong investigative and problem-solving skills.
Ability to simplify complex investment research topics for practical advisor use.
High degree of accuracy, judgment, and attention to detail.
Collaborative approach with the ability to build trust across teams.
Curiosity and desire to grow investment research and wealth management expertise.
Ability to operate with professionalism in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Strong follow-through and ownership of advisor inquiries from intake to resolution.
Ability to demonstrate strong knowledge of investment concepts and market terminology.
Written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics clearly and professionally.
Customer service orientation and commitment to delivering a high-quality advisor experience.
Ability to research questions, synthesize information, and provide thoughtful, accurate responses.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively across teams.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting financial advisors, investment professionals, or client-facing wealth management teams.
Familiarity with investment research, model portfolios, market commentary, asset allocation, mutual funds, ETFs, alternatives, SMAs, or advisory platforms.
Experience working on a service desk, product desk, research support, or advisor support environment.
Demonstrated interest in investment markets, portfolio construction, and advisor education.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary point of contact for advisor inquiries related to LPL Research, including market commentary, portfolio strategy, asset allocation perspectives, model portfolio information, investment resources, and research publications.
Respond to inbound calls, emails, and internal requests with clear, accurate, and professional guidance.
Help advisors locate and interpret relevant LPL Research materials, including market updates, thought leadership, model portfolio resources, investment committee perspectives, and advisor-facing tools.
Partner with Research strategists, analysts, portfolio teams, and internal business partners to resolve complex advisor questions and escalate inquiries appropriately.
Maintain a strong working knowledge of LPL Research views, publications, processes, platforms, and available advisor resources.
Support advisor education by explaining research content in a practical, easy-to-understand way that helps advisors apply insights within their client conversations.
Identify recurring advisor questions, knowledge gaps, or workflow friction points and share insights that may improve resources, processes, training, or content strategy.
Contribute to team knowledge management by documenting common inquiries, maintaining internal reference materials, and sharing learnings across the Ask LPL Research team.
Collaborate with service, sales, product, platform, and investment teams to deliver a seamless advisor experience.
Operate with strong judgment, attention to detail, and awareness of regulatory and compliance considerations when supporting advisor inquiries.
Support special projects, process improvements, reporting, and initiatives that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Ask LPL Research function.