AVP, Associate Regional Investment Director

LPL Financial•Fort Mill, SC

14d•$108,356 - $180,559•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

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.

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.