Premier Operations Specialist

Where Ambition Meets Innovation

Build a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting-edge resources and a collaborative environment to the freedom to make an impact and more, you’ll find the ingredients you need at LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals.

Job Overview

The Premier Operations Specialist will provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the LPL Wealth Advisors Group (WealthAG), a group of corporate employee advisors who provide investment solutions to end-investors virtually and over the phone.  In this role, the Premier Operations Specialist will support both advisors and their end-clients with a focus on enhancing client relationships, managing and resolving a wide range of account‑related operational inquiries, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. This position requires a strong blend of problem‑solving ability, technical operations knowledge, and a commitment to delivering an elevated client experience.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail‑oriented, and driven to excel in a fast‑paced environment. They must demonstrate a service‑first mindset and consistently deliver high‑touch, white‑glove support with professionalism, accuracy, and urgency.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality phone support to WealthAG advisors across different specialized teams and their end-clients

• Handle inquiries including account notifications, cash management, RMD outreach, Rep ID updates, annual review scheduling, issue resolution, signing documents and placing unsolicited trades

• Prepare and submit new account documentation, ensuring all materials are complete for processing

• Coordinate and track rollovers and transfers (manual and ACAT) to ensure timely completion

• Identify client needs and refer clients seeking financial guidance to advisors

• Maintain operational excellence through ongoing training on policies, procedures, platforms, and service best practices

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:

• Active Series 7 and Series 63, or ability to obtain required licenses within 180 days

• Ability to work onsite in Fort Mill, SC, Tempe, AZ, or Austin, TX

• 1+ year direct client-facing experience in financial services, ideally in a service or advisory support role

Preferences:

• Strong phone communication and relationship‑building skills with a professional presence

• Collaborative team player with a proven ability to work effectively in group environments

• Accurate, detail‑oriented, and committed to clear, timely communication

• Positive, service‑focused approach with a dedication to exceptional client experiences

• Proficient in Salesforce, ClientWorks, and BETA

• Quick learner with the ability to grasp complex financial concepts and processes

• Solid understanding of back‑office operations, support workflows, and escalation procedures

 

Pay Range:

$22.48-$37.44/hour
 Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!
 

Company Overview:

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace(6) , LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

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.

For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

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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