VP, Distribution Strategy

Location: Boston

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At LPL, people leaders hold the key to the employee experience — shaping culture, driving performance, and guiding individuals to new heights. Because when that happens, we all win – clients, LPL, and most importantly our, employees.

If you're ready to lead with intention and discover what’s possible, LPL Financial invites you to apply today.

Job Overview

The Retirement Partners team within LPL Financial's Wealth Management division is responsible for delivering a market-leading suite of retirement solutions that enable advisors and their clients to achieve better retirement outcomes. The team drives product strategy, platform innovation, pricing, advisor engagement, and business growth across the retirement ecosystem.

The Vice President, Distribution Strategy will play a critical leadership role in advancing LPL's Wealth and Retirement convergence strategy. This executive will be responsible for developing and executing initiatives that strengthen advisor engagement, enhance service delivery, and create scalable operating models that help advisors seamlessly integrate retirement and wealth management solutions into their practices.

Responsibilities

Distribution Strategy & Execution

• Lead strategic initiatives designed to accelerate the integration of retirement and wealth capabilities.
• Develop scalable engagement models that support advisor growth and deepen client relationships.

Advisor Relationship Management

• Develop and execute relationship management strategies for key retirement and wealth advisors.
• Create a differentiated advisor experience that drives loyalty and engagement.

Service Model Leadership

• Design and implement service strategies that enhance advisor satisfaction and operational effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on efficiency and service excellence.

Key Success Metrics

• Advisor Net Promoter Score (NPS)
• Assets Under Management (AUM) Retention
• Growth of the Wealth & Retirement Advisor Segment
• Advisor Engagement and Adoption
• Service Effectiveness and Satisfaction

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

• 15+ years of financial services, wealth management, retirement services, relationship management & distribution leadership experience
• Proven ability to drive strategic initiatives and business growth
• Strong relationship-building, leadership, and communication skills

Preferences

• Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent)
• Relevant industry credentials
• Experience leading advisor experience or service model transformation initiatives

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Pay Range

$161,195.00 - $268,624.00

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 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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