Vice President, Advanced Tax Strategy & Innovation

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Role Overview:

The Advisory Platforms team within LPL’s Wealth Management group delivers a highly competitive suite of managed account advisory programs. We focus on platform curation, pricing strategy, advisor/client engagement, and operational efficiency—aiming to provide world-class investment solutions that drive value for both clients and the firm.

The Vice President, Advanced Tax Strategy and Innovation will report to the SVP, Advisory Platforms and lead the development and execution of our platform strategy specifically to enhance the value of our advisory services through holistic tax management capabilities and investment products.

This role requires deep expertise in tax-optimized investment philosophies and the ability to translate them into scalable, practical applications. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a comprehensive understanding of the tax management landscape, capable of driving innovation, managing complex initiatives, and communicating effectively with executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute strategic tax-related initiatives to enhance market positioning and competitive advantage.

• Create strategic frameworks for decision-making, resource allocation, and long-term business growth.

• Monitor industry dynamics and adjust positioning to stay ahead of market shifts.

Product & Platform Development

• Lead managed account investment program capabilities development for tax management (e.g., tax-advantaged strategies, alternative investments, HNW solutions, after tax reporting).

• Prioritize tax-specific platform features and guide the development of tax solutions.

• Partner with Financial Planning, Retirement, and Reporting teams to design a holistic solution spanning these disciplines

• Partner with the Trading team to ensure a robust and scalable advanced tax solution is delivered.

• Maintain awareness of the regulatory environment regarding tax advice delivery and ensure compliance considerations are incorporated into platform enhancements.

Advisor Enablement & Experience

• Drive the dynamics of advisor experience with LPL’s managed account platforms.

• Design advisor-facing technology to enable a world-class investment experience.

• Lead efforts to enable advisors to access and communicate tax-specific investment performance and outcomes aligned with client goals.

• Support the communication of tax concepts through marketing, training, UI components, and client/advisor reporting.

Thought Leadership & Communication

• Be a spokesperson internally and externally on advanced tax solutions through whitepapers, conference appearances, and thought leadership.

• Articulate and communicate practical advanced tax concepts and strategies – to both senior leadership and technology partners.

• Develop insightful presentations and reports to communicate strategy recommendations.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in the managed account or wealth advisory industry.

• Demonstrated expertise in developing advanced tax solutions within wealth management.

• Experience working with or within a large-scale wealth management platform or RIA aggregator.

• Familiarity with tax-aware portfolio construction tools and direct indexing platforms.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to present to executive leadership and frame complex issues clearly.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and drive results.

• Proven project management and multi-tasking capabilities.

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree in finance, economics, or a related field preferred.

 

Pay Range:

$153,100-$255,100/year
 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) 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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