AVP, Transitions Administrative Manager

LPL Financial•Fort Mill, SC

About The Position

Lead with Purpose, Unlock Your Team’s Passion At LPL, people leaders hold the key to the employee experience — shaping culture, driving performance, and guiding individuals to new heights. Because when that happens, we all win – clients, LPL, and most importantly our, employees. If you're ready to lead with intention and discover what’s possible, LPL Financial invites you to apply today. LPL Financial is seeking a leader to elevate and lead the administrative transition experience for financial advisors and their teams as they join the firm. This role plays a critical part in ensuring advisor transitions are well‑orchestrated, thoughtfully managed, and experienced as seamless and personal for both advisors and their staff. The AVP, Transitions Administrative Manager, serves as the primary point of contact and strategic administrative partner for advisor transitions, working closely with Business Transitions, Field Management, and key internal stakeholders throughout all phases of the onboarding journey. By bringing clear ownership, strong organization, and proactive leadership to the experience, this role helps transform a complex moment into one that feels confident, efficient, and special. This position blends hands‑on advisor and staff engagement with program leadership and continuous improvement, ensuring transitions are delivered consistently while evolving based on feedback, outcomes, and changing business needs. The ideal candidate is someone who builds trust quickly, thrives in high‑stakes environments, and brings calm, structured leadership to moments that matter most for advisors.

Requirements

FINRA Series 7 and 66, or equivalent licensure.
3+ years of proven experience leading or coordinating advisor onboarding or transition experiences within financial services.
5+ years of experience working in a wealth management and brokerage environment, including advisor business models and administrative support structures.
5+ years of previous experience partnering effectively with financial advisors, branch teams, and home‑office stakeholders.
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex timelines with attention to detail.
Advanced communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across diverse stakeholders.
Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities, particularly in fast‑paced or high‑stakes situations.
Demonstrated professionalism with a high standard for confidentiality, integrity, and ethical conduct.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience in the brokerage or financial services industry.
Prior experience in office management, operations leadership, or administrative team oversight.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
FINRA Series 24 or 9/10.
Proficiency with standard business and office technology tools.

Responsibilities

Lead the day‑to‑day orchestration of transitions for Admin Management team by proactively managing timelines, requirements, dependencies, and risks to ensure smooth execution.
Build strong, trusted relationships with advisors and their teams, delivering calm, solution‑oriented leadership during high‑stakes and complex transitions.
Partner with Regional Branch Managers and People Business Partners to assess practice structure, staffing needs, and onboarding readiness for each transition.
Provide hands‑on guidance to advisor office staff on systems, workflows, and operating procedures during critical transition moments.
Serve as the primary administrative leader and point of contact for advisor transitions for the Field, coordinating closely with Business Transitions, Field Management, and cross‑functional partners throughout the transition lifecycle.
Advocate for the advisor and staff experience by identifying patterns, escalating obstacles, and driving resolution across stakeholders.
Strengthen consistency and quality across transitions by reinforcing repeatable best practices and continuously refining how the experience is delivered.
Ensure clean, well‑coordinated handoffs to Business-as-Usual Administrative Managers, supporting continuity of service and post‑transition stabilization.
Use data, feedback, and transition outcomes to recommend process and workflow improvements that enhance efficiency and long‑term advisor success.
Support capacity needs by managing or assisting with a reduced BAU territory or partnering with existing Regional Administrative Managers as needed.