2026 Summer Internship - Strategy & Growth

What if you could build a career where ambition meets innovation? At LPL Financial, we empower professionals to shape their success while helping clients pursue their financial goals with confidence.

What if you could have access to cutting-edge resources, a collaborative environment, and the freedom to make an impact? If you're ready to take the next step, discover what’s possible with LPL Financial.

Job Overview:

Are you ready to launch your career with a fast-paced, industry-leading organization? LPL’s Strategy & Growth Intern Program offers a 10-week paid summer experience designed to accelerate your development and provide exposure to real-world strategy work. Throughout the program, you’ll collaborate with senior leaders, contribute to high-impact projects, and gain firsthand insight into how data, strategy, and execution come together to drive business success.

You’ll engage in enterprise strategy, business operations, and executive-level decision-making, while developing hands-on experience in data analysis, strategic storytelling, and stakeholder engagement. The program fosters a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued, and you’ll have opportunities to network with professionals across the organization and build meaningful relationships.

If you’re a motivated and ambitious individual looking to make an impact and grow your career, we encourage you to apply for LPL’s Strategy & Growth Intern Program.

Responsibilities:

• Support strategic initiatives by analyzing data, identifying trends, and surfacing insights

• Track key metrics and business performance indicators to inform decision-making

• Build executive-level presentations that translate complex data into clear, compelling stories

• Assist with business management tasks including meeting prep, project tracking, and reporting

• Collaborate across teams to support communications, process improvements, and operational planning

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 in Finance, Business Management, or a related field

• Minimum 3.3 GPA

• Strong interest in the financial services industry

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

• The ideal candidate should be local to the San Diego or Fort Mill office during the time of the internship and will work on a hybrid schedule. (3 days in the office) 

• Offer contingent on successful background screening

Core Competencies:

• Ability to analyze and organize data to uncover insights and trends

• Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills

• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Clear and confident written and verbal communication

• Skilled in building presentation materials that tell a compelling story

Summer Internship Schedule:

• Full-time position for 10 weeks in the summer of 2026; Monday through Friday, working 40 hours a week during business operating hours

• Dependent on team needs, work locations could be remote, hybrid or in office (San Diego, CA and Fort Mill, SC office)

• Interns should plan to participate for the entire program. Program dates: June 1, 2026-August 7, 2026

Hourly Rate:

The hourly amount is dependent on a number of factors, including the applicant’s skill, experience, and work location. 

Company Overview:

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for advisors and institutions, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, serving more than 23,000 financial advisors, including advisors at approximately 1,000 institutions and at approximately 580 registered investment advisor ("RIA") firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-mediated model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial professional.

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.

Join LPL Financial: Where Your Potential Meets Opportunity

At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.

Why LPL?

• Innovative Environment: We foster creativity and growth, providing a supportive and responsive leadership team. Learn more about our leadership team here!

• Limitless Career Potential: Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential. Learn more about our careers here!

• Unified Mission: We are one team on one mission—taking care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients. Learn more about our mission and values here!

• Impactful Work: Our size is just right for you to make a real impact. Learn more here!

• Commitment to Equality: We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Learn more here!

• Community Focus: We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same. Learn more here!

• Benefits and Total Rewards: Our Total Rewards package goes beyond just compensation and insurance. It includes a mix of traditional and unique benefits, perks, and resources designed to enhance your life both at work and at home. Learn more here!

Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.

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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