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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
Join our Wealth Advisors Group Team as a Summer Intern, providing essential support to our LPL corporate employee advisors and support professionals. This program is designed to provide comprehensive learning experience in a team-based call center environment that delivers investment advice and guidance over the phone. You'll be challenged with passing the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam while working on key initiatives to help the Wealth Advisors Group deliver a world-class client experience.
Responsibilities
- Shadow financial advisors & the operations team to gain a better understanding of the industry and learn best practices
- Attend advice delivery training focused on preparation for initial entry as a financial advisor
- Prepare for and work towards passing the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam
- Assist with client communication, including scheduling meetings and preparing presentations
- Report on industry trends, market conditions, and financial regulations to support the team
- Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for improving client service processes
- Support the completion of key IFS projects and initiatives
- Support the IFS team by participating in client outreach campaigns
- Provide general administrative support to the Financial Advisors and support professionals
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
- Currently enrolled in an Undergraduate degree program with an expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028
- Selected candidates will operate out of the office working on a hybrid schedule (2-3 days in office)
Core Competencies
- Organization and strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Salesforce (CRM)
- Goal-oriented mindset with an eagerness to learn.
Preferences
- SIE is preferred or strongly encouraged to have completed before start date
- Telephone service/ client relationship management skills
- Prior financial tele-sales, trading or call center service experience
- Previous experience as financial advisor or delivering advice and guidance to retail clients
- Basic understanding of financial planning concepts, investment markets, and account types
- Entrepreneurial mind set, self-starter and quickly adapt to a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and web-based applications
- Ability to assist customers in call center environment while accessing data via multiple PC lookup applications. Must have excellent PC and data input skills
Summer Internship Schedule
- Full - time position for 10 weeks in the summer of 2027; Monday through Friday, working 40 hours a week during business operating hours.
- Internship dates: 6/1/2027 – 8/6/2027
PLEASE NOTE: This role follows a priority application approach. Candidates who apply by this date will receive priority consideration, and we anticipate that most hiring decisions will be made following the priority application date. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Priority Application Date: October 21st
Disclaimer for international students
- For our early career program positions, we're unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future. For other positions, within LPL it will depend on the specific position.
- You will be responsible for obtaining and providing to LPL the required I-9 documentation as part of our onboarding process.
- Positions offered are for full-time work at 40 hours per week.
- Please consult your Designated School Official to confirm your eligibility with your school ability prior to applying.
Hourly Rate: 20.00-25.00
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.
