Administrative Manager

About the Role

Admin Manager

Remote California

Remote Washington

Remote Arizona

Remote Oregon

Remote Nevada

Full time

R-045770

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:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Admin Manager to lead the Client Service Associates for our Managed Support Team within the Employee Affiliation Model. This key leadership role is responsible for overseeing centralized administrative operations and ensuring exceptional support is delivered to Financial Advisors and their teams nationwide—including those affiliated with banks and credit unions.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in investment-focused branch management, with deep knowledge of brokerage operations, client service models, and advisor support structures. Proven success managing support teams in a fast-paced financial services environment is essential.

Experience with both W-2 and 1099 advisor models is strongly preferred, as is the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and support firm-wide programs.

If you are passionate about operational leadership and building high-performing administrative teams that support investment advisors and wealth management professionals, we invite you to help shape the future of advisor support in our growing employee affiliation model.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day leadership and direct management of Client Service Associates (CSAs) and Support Staff across branch offices.

• Serve as an advocate for assigned offices and navigate offices through the intricate details of LPL policies/procedures.

• Partner with internal teams to advance operational excellence and support the expansion of the Employee Affiliation Model.

• Drive adoption of scalable processes and best practices that align with the direction of the Managed Affiliation Admin Organization.

• Manage team capacity planning to ensure consistent service coverage.

• Support associate development through timely feedback, monthly 1:1s, and alignment to career goals.

• Motivate and lead through organizational change, fostering a resilient and adaptable team culture.

• Promote a culture of coaching, learning, and excellence with a focus on advisor and client experience.

• Lead performance management and compensation discussions aligned with pay-for-performance principles.

• Act as a liaison between branch teams and Home Office partners, advocating for needs and delivering solutions.

• Lead administrative initiatives and projects that support our Employee Advisor teams.

• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, increase efficiencies, and streamline support models.

• Contribute to hiring efforts and talent development strategies to build and retain a top-performing support team.

• 30% Travel.

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:

• FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 or ability to obtain within 120 days

• 2+ years of experience supporting Financial Advisors in a branch or investment office setting

• 2+ years brokerage/financial services industry knowledge

Preferences:

• FINRA Series 24, 9/10

• Bachelor’s degree; preferably in Business, Accounting or Finance

• Demonstrated experience leading branch operations or investment support teams

• Strong customer focus, excellent verbal and written communication skills and extremely organized

• Strong analytical, strategic planning skills and relationship management skills

Pay Range:  $82,700-$137,800/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.

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.