Group Retirement Plan Specialist

Wealth Advisor Group Retirement Plan Specialist At LPL Financial, we empower professionals to shape their success while helping clients pursue their financial goals with confidence. You could have access to cutting-edge resources, a collaborative environment, and the freedom to make an impact. The Wealth Advisor Group Retirement Plan Specialist will participate in the development, launch, and acceleration of a team-based advisor model supporting Group Retirement Plan clients at LPL. This role focuses on assisting plan sponsors in a phone-based advisory model to strengthen relationships and ensure the compliant management of group retirement plans. The Specialist will closely collaborate with plan sponsors, business executives, and record keepers utilizing the LPL platform for advisory services. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the financial services industry and group retirement plan management, with proven success in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Outstanding customer service and effective communication skills are essential. Job Responsibilities: Client Management: Deliver a best-in-class experience for plan sponsors, group retirement plan participants, and record keeper partners. Conduct regular meetings with management teams, resolve complex issues promptly, provide tailored recommendations to meet client needs, coordinate client events, educate on financial planning and group retirement plans, consult on regulatory changes, and assist in delivering and interpreting plan testing results. Customer Service: Representatives are responsible for all functions of plan service including providing exceptional customer service via incoming calls, responses to emails and proactive client outreach. Representatives require a solid knowledge of plan products, features and benefits, and be able to articulate to clients/financial advisors. Risk Management: Assist plan sponsors in ensuring the compliant delivery of group plan requirements. Educate clients on plan features and product capabilities while identifying, documenting, and addressing risks to enhance client satisfaction and retention. Utilize supervision and compliance tools to document fiduciary responsibilities and convey guidance to plan. Investment Solutions: Representatives should have experience describing, implementing, and maintaining the full suite of investment strategies available to clients. Representatives will need to evaluate existing investment strategies and provide recommendations based on participant and plan goals. This includes but is not limited to stocks, bonds, ETF's, mutual funds, advisory solutions, fixed income, alternative investments. 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: 5+ years financial services experience, preferably with 5+ years in defined contribution plan consulting or administration. Series 7 & 66 license. Completion or in progress on one of the following designations: CFP, CRPC, ASPPA, CEBS, CPFA, PPC Core Competencies: Provide proactive, high-quality client service with a focus on retirement plan rules and products. Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally with clients, team members, and internal departments. Conduct thorough research and problem-solving to resolve client issues efficiently. Build effective relationships with team members, internal departments, and external vendors to deliver exceptional service. Demonstrate a deep understanding of retirement plans, ERISA, DOL, and IRS regulations, as well as plan documents. Possess comprehensive regulatory knowledge of 401(k), defined contribution plans, 403(b), and related products. Preferences: Familiarity with plan design consulting, investment due diligence, and participant education strategies Ability to adapt to a fluid, fast-paced, environment with frequently changing priorities, processes, requirements, etc. A desire to build and test new client experiences and processes. A passion for consultative sales management, and a deep commitment to client service Excellent communication skills and experience facilitating phone and virtual client interactions Investment and advisory experience are required Critical and strategic thinking skills, as well as being a self-motivated team player, are essential Proficiency using Broadridge Fiduciary Toolkit and Salesforce CRM systems Pay Range: $81,267-$135,445/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, 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. 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.

Created: 2026-03-04