Client Service Associate - Raleigh, NC

Where Ambition Meets Innovation

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.

Smith Sandlin Wealth Planning, a financial planning firm powered by LPL Financial

Smith Sandlin Wealth Planning is committed to helping individuals and families make informed, confident financial decisions. Founded by Kyle Smith and Michael Sandlin after 18 years as colleagues, Smith Sandlin was built on a shared vision of delivering practical advice, sound financial strategies, and education tailored to each client’s unique goals. With over 100 years of combined experience, we are ready to help you chart your course. We pride ourselves on being proactive and responsive, all while having a passion for what we do every day.

Job Overview

The primary role of the Registered Client Service Associate (CSA) is to provide administrative support to an advisor or team of advisors, including any and all daily, monthly, and annual tasks. The CSA helps the advisor maintain his or her practice and deliver positive results for the advisor’s clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, excellent customer services skills (both verbal and written), and a proven ability to adapt to a changing work environment.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and prepare materials for client meetings
• Keep client management systems up to date with client information
• Assist with information and documentation requirements for new accounts, transfers, and more
• Conduct proactive outreach to clients and advisors on time sensitive activities (e.g., RMDs)
• Manage account activities that are operational in nature – new accounts, cash management, transfers, and account maintenance (e.g., periodic distributions, debits)
• Assume ownership of inquiries and requests; communicate with internal departments to ensure clients’ expectations for timely service delivery are met
• Educate clients on account services, capabilities, and new technology – eSignature, paperless statements, Account View (client portal), etc.

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

• Active Series 7 or Series 66 (or Series 63/65 combination) required.
• Strong knowledge of financial products and services, with the ability to execute trades and discuss investment recommendations within compliance guidelines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with a high level of professionalism, discretion, and ethical conduct.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial CRM systems; able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferences

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business or accounting.
• Minimum 3 years in financial services, preferably in a client support role.

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Pay Range

$25.85-$43.08/hour

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!

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.

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