VP, Divisional Administrative Manager

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At LPL Financial, leadership means shaping the future of how we support advisors and their clients. The Vice President, Divisional Administrative Manager, will define and lead the branch admin strategy, scaling programs, developing next-generation leaders, and driving enterprise-wide initiatives. As part of Field Management's senior leadership team, this role directly advances LPL's mission: We take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Job Overview:

The West Coast Vice President, Divisional Administrative Manager, is a senior leader within LPL's Field Management team. Field Management provides end-to-end leadership support to advisors and staff through managing personnel, practices, and properties to drive outsized growth and satisfaction. As VP, you will shape the vision, strategy, and execution of the branch administrative function across Linsco and Liquidity & Succession ensuring LPL continues to take care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients.

This role carries enterprise-wide responsibility for building, scaling, and continuously improving the branch administrative support model. You will directly oversee a team of regional leaders while partnering with senior executives across Field Management, Service & Operations, Advisor Growth Solutions, and Corporate Development to drive business growth, operational excellence, and advisor satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the national strategy for branch administrative management across Linsco and L&S

• Translate LPL's enterprise priorities into actionable goals for Regional Admin Managers and Branch Admin leaders.

• Serve as a senior advisor to Field Management leadership, shaping the future design of LPL's employee advisor models.

People & Talent Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop AVPs and senior managers to grow next-generation leadership talent.

• Establish talent strategies to attract, retain, and advance top administrative professionals across regions.

• Foster a culture of empowerment, professional development, and "unreasonable hospitality" in service of advisors and clients.

Program Ownership & Continuous Improvement

• Own the design, governance, and evolution of the branch admin program, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and consistency.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on advisor, staff, and business partner feedback.

• Partner with National Admin Manager to co-lead enterprise initiatives including career pathing, training, and capacity modeling.

Advisor & Client Advocacy

• Serve as senior liaison between advisors and the enterprise, ensuring that branch administrative strategy aligns with advisor needs and client expectations.

• Oversee escalation frameworks for high-priority advisor issues in collaboration with LPL's Service & Operations leadership.

• Champion the voice of the advisor in enterprise forums and strategic initiatives.

Enterprise Partnerships

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners in Finance, Human Capital, Technology, Service & Operations, and Advisor Growth Solutions to support recruiting, onboarding, and acquisitions within Linsco and L&S

• Represent the admin vertical in strategic planning sessions, and enterprise transformation initiatives.

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:

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in financial services and/or wealth management

• FINRA Series 7/66 or ability to obtain within 180 days

• 5+ years of experience leading, distributed teams and developing senior-level talent

• Prior experience executing enterprise-wide strategies across complex organizations

Core Competencies:

• Strategic Leadership - defines vision, drives enterprise strategy, and influences organizational outcomes

• Talent Development - builds leadership pipelines and develops senior-level talent

• Operational Excellence - designs scalable programs, processes, and governance models

• Advisor & Client Focus - champions advisor needs to elevate client experiences

• Collaboration & Influence - builds cross-functional partnerships and drives alignment at the executive level

Preferences:

• Series 24 strongly preferred (or ability to obtain)

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Business, or a related field

• Exceptional communication and executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and represent the business internally and externally

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Pay Range:

$143,000-$238,300/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) 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 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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