Regional Director

Job Overview We are seeking a VP, Business Development Consultant in LPL's Business Development division to lead sales efforts by recruiting premium segment financial advisors and teams. The role focuses on attracting advisors from top global banks, wirehouses, and RIAs to establish LPL’s presence in this market segment. Responsibilities Develop sales and recruiting strategies; research, source, and engage with prospects. Identify new prospective advisors within the target segment by making initial sales calls and responding to inquiries. Individually own certain advisor segments of the pipeline from initial contact to advisor joining LPL, working closely with Regional Directors and Division Managers. Meet with prospective advisors to demonstrate LPL’s unique value proposition and address questions or concerns. Expertly navigate long sales cycles that often involve multiple buying influences. Use discretion and independent judgment to evaluate potential advisors, determining if the advisor and their book of business are an appropriate candidate for LPL. Train and educate internal staff on recruiting premium segment advisors and on the competitive landscape, coaching the team on hurdles to win the business. Continuously improve recruitment practices, ideas, and affinity partnerships to increase source ability for women advisors. Understand and articulate LPL’s business model, policies, and benefits of joining the firm’s affiliation options. Partner with BD leadership on evolving LPL’s offering and capabilities to position as the leading solution in the market. Identify external organizations, local events, and conferences to create new sourcing channels and attend events on behalf of LPL. Serve as subject matter expert to empower BD teams through consultation, partnership, and providing resources to attract premium segment candidates. Design, experiment, and test new approaches to attract diverse candidates. Leverage data to track key program performance indicators, identify trends, and align projects and programs with company priorities. Qualifications 10+ years of experience in the financial services industry, with a high level of proficiency in the RIA marketplace and working with wirehouse advisors. Willingness and ability to travel 60% of the time. Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the job location. Core Competencies Successful track record of managing and closing complex sales. Desire to be part of an entrepreneurial team and succeed in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment. Enthusiastic, polished, professional demeanor. Ability to influence decisions and direction across the organization. Superior verbal, written, and listening skills with the ability to adapt to different audiences. Consultative and relationship‑building skills essential. Team‑player with a positive “can‑do” attitude. Experience partnering with cross‑functional teams and business leaders to manage, execute, and implement strategies. Preferred Qualifications Series 7, 66, and 24 licenses preferred. Strong familiarity with MS Office suite and Salesforce. Bachelor’s degree in business or related field of study from an accredited college or university. Pay and Benefits Pay Range: $213,750.00 – $356,250.00 (inclusive of base salary and potential sales incentive compensation). Incentive compensation is dependent on achieving goals set forth in the incentive compensation plan. LPL Total Rewards package includes 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Additional Information Principals only. EOE. #J-18808-Ljbffr LPL Financial LLC