Service Manager - IAN (Independent Advisor Network) Pod

Lead with Purpose, Unlock Your Team’s Passion 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. Job Overview: As a Premium Service Manager at LPL Financial, you’ll lead a high-performing team of 10–15 Financial Service Professionals (FSPs) dedicated to delivering proactive, personalized, and relationship-driven service to our premium advisors. You’ll play a key role in elevating the client experience by coaching your team to build authentic rapport, anticipate advisor needs, and provide value beyond the immediate inquiry. This role supports one of several premium service models — including Summit, Masters, IAN, and others — each designed to offer differentiated service experiences. You’ll guide your team in developing deep advisor relationships, leveraging business knowledge, and delivering proactive communication that reflects our commitment to excellence. Your leadership will be instrumental in driving advisor satisfaction, team engagement, and continuous improvement in service performance. Responsibilities Directly lead and coach a team of 10–15 FSPs, setting clear performance and career development goals Foster a culture of personalized service, emphasizing rapport-building, business awareness, and authentic advisor engagement Provide real-time coaching focused on proactive service behaviors, including anticipating advisor needs, offering strategic next steps, and referencing prior interactions Partner with premium offices and Client Experience leadership teams to understand service trends, identify opportunities for improvement, and communicate performance insights Use performance data and call quality metrics to identify coaching opportunities and drive continuous improvement Collaborate with Case Management and Client Experience teams to support service escalations, with a focus on resolution and relationship preservation (varies by premium model) Share best practices across pods and advocate for resources that enhance the premium experience Manage administrative responsibilities including timecard approvals, attendance, and performance documentation Participate in hiring and onboarding of new team members, ensuring alignment with premium service expectations 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 Bachelor’s Degree or 6+ years of experience in financial services 2+ years experience as a team lead or manager SIE obtained and active Series 7 obtained and active Core Competencies: Coaching and employee development skills Relationship-building and interpersonal communication skills Ability to drive proactive service behaviors and personalized experiences Analytical mindset with ability to interpret performance data Agile and adaptable in a hybrid work environment Strategic Thinking: Demonstrates situational awareness and the ability to connect team-level performance trends to broader service goals. While not responsible for enterprise-wide strategy, Premium Service Managers contribute to tactical improvements, identify service gaps, and collaborate with leadership to enhance the advisor experience within their assigned pod Preferences Experience in premium or relationship-based service models Financial services or FinTech background Professional coaching certifications Experience managing hybrid teams (remote and in-office) Familiarity with call center metrics and performance tools Location & Work Model This role supports premium service pods with varying in-office expectations: Masters Pods: This roles follows a hybrid model, with an expected in-office presence of 2 days per week, depending on business needs. Training will be conducted in-office to maximize learning and coaching opportunities. Post-training, your schedule will align with the needs of your assigned premium pod. #LPL-PA Pay Range: $66,744.00 - $111,240.00 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. 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 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 Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. EAC 5.19.26 LPL Financial is the nation’s largest independent broker-dealer.* Our company is widely known for its financial strength, exceptional service, and favorable industry reputation among financial professionals. To understand who we are, it’s important to know our core belief: financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. LPL Financial creates the space to let you do what you do best – create personal, long-term client relationships that turn financial aspirations into realities. Each year, thousands of financial professionals successfully manage billions of dollars in assets. Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. To learn more about our organization visit our About LPL page. * As reported by Financial Planning magazine, June 1996-2019, based on total revenue. Want to learn more about the benefits of working at LPL? Check out the links below! 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