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Program Advisor green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the DOL before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. Per-country limits mean priority date backlogs vary by nationality, so starting the process early with a sponsoring employer gives you the best runway to permanent residence.
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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.
Job Overview:
The Advisor Licensing Program provides aspiring Financial Advisors the foundational skills necessary for a successful career in wealth management including; client relationship management, comprehensive financial planning, investment solutions, product implementation, financial markets and consultative selling. The 6 month program provides a comprehensive training on LPL’s systems and procedures, tutoring and support to obtain necessary FINRA licenses (7&66), and coaching from our leadership team.
After completing licensure and necessary milestones throughout the program, program participants will graduate with an opportunity to support our growing book of clients as an Associate Financial Advisor. The Advisor of the Wealth Advisors Group is a group of corporate employee advisors who provide investment solutions to mass affluent investors virtually and over the phone. The advisor will examine clients immediate and long term investment needs, help design solutions that best meet their individual financial goals and help grow our book.
Responsibilities:
- Licensure Testing: Training Advisors will be responsible for passing their SIE, series 7, and series 66 within the first 180 days of employment.
- Training: Training Representatives will be immersed in a hands on and comprehensive training which includes investment solutions and products, comprehensive financial planning concepts, systems and operational functions, client service, and consultative sales skills. Training Representatives will be responsible for achieving milestones and learning comprehension goals to graduate.
- Customer Service: Advisors are responsible for all functions of client relationship maintained including providing an exceptional service via incoming service calls, directing client transactions, preparing necessary client reports and forms, responding to client emails and proactive client outreach.
- Book Maintenance: Representatives will work together to ensure our book is operationally maintained, compliant, and delivering on our client experience commitments through proactive check ins and outreach.
- Financial Planning: Advisors should have a detailed understanding of all aspects of the financial planning process. Advisors should be effective at collecting and analyzing client data, developing and implementing appropriate solutions, as well as reviewing and maintaining those solutions on an ongoing basis. Advisors will need to knowledgably speak to core concepts such as education, tax, estate, insurance and investment allocation on a daily basis.
- Investment Solutions: Clients on our book possess a very wide range of different investment accounts and strategies. Advisors have the freedom to utilize investment vehicles that are most suitable for clients. Advisors should have a detailed understanding of all account types, investment products, and investment markets in order to field questions from our diverse client base.
- Consultative Sales: Advisors will be responsible for meeting goals in asset investment, wallet share consolidation, and relationship deepening metrics. Advisors will need to be well versed in the consultative sales process in order to demonstrate the value of LPL as well as position financial plans and investment solutions that are appropriate for the client.
- Business Partnership: Facilitate communication and coordination between departments to ensure smooth client experience and integration. Proactively engage in interdepartmental collaboration to enhance processes and integrate new partnerships and practices to enhance what our team can deliver for clients.
- Risk Mitigation: Remain in good standing with various compliance requirements. Assess and mitigate risk through regular book and client analysis. Prevent fraud through security checks and client conversations.
What are we looking for?
We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement. We want focused and driven individuals who can pass FINRA licensing’s tests and internalize our training program.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Preferences:
- SIE is preferred or strongly encouraged to have completed before start date
- High integrity, detail oriented and ability to evaluate and mitigate risk
- Must have excellent communication skills, an avid listener, and strong business writing skills
- Passion for financial services and client service
- Organized with their time, and able to pass multiple FINRA licensing examinations
- Telephone service/client relationship management skills
- Prior financial tele-sales, trading or call center service experience
- Previous experience as financial advisor or delivering advice and guidance to retail clients
- Basic understanding of financial planning concepts, investment markets, and account types
- Entrepreneurial mind set, self-starter and quickly adapt to a fast paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and web based applications
- Ability to assist customers in call center environment while accessing data via multiple PC lookup applications. Must have excellent PC and data input skills
Pay Range:
$23.42-$39.02/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!
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.
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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Document your progressive experience carefully
PERM requires your employer to prove you meet the minimum requirements for the role. Gather dated employment verification letters, performance reviews, and transcripts now so your credentials are ready when the labor certification process begins.
Use O*NET to anchor your job description
Program Advisor roles span education, workforce development, and social services. Pull the O*NET occupation profile that most closely matches your duties before interviews so your resume language aligns with the job description your employer will file for PERM.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Target employers with verified green card sponsorship history rather than applying broadly. Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers that have sponsored roles like Program Advisor, so you can prioritize outreach to organizations that have already navigated the PERM and I-140 process.
Ask HR about their PERM recruitment timeline
PERM requires employers to run a formal recruitment test before filing, which typically takes several months. Confirm whether a potential employer has an established immigration program and whether they're prepared to manage prevailing wage obligations under DOL rules.
Check your priority date against the Visa Bulletin
If you're a national of India or China, the per-country employment-based backlog can significantly extend your wait time after your I-140 is approved. Review the monthly State Department Visa Bulletin to understand where your category and country stand before accepting an offer.
Verify prevailing wage requirements before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your SOC code and metro area before salary discussions so you understand the floor your sponsor is legally required to meet under PERM.
Green Card Program Advisor: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category covers Program Advisor roles?
Most Program Advisor positions qualify under EB-3 for professionals with a bachelor's degree, or under EB-2 if the role requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive specialized experience. Your employer's immigration attorney will determine the category based on the specific job requirements documented in the PERM filing.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for Program Advisors?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring periodic renewal, while employment-based green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence. The PERM process requires your employer to test the labor market and obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean nationals of high-demand countries may wait years before a visa number becomes available.
How do I find Program Advisor employers who sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on organizations that have already filed PERM labor certifications for similar roles. This saves significant time compared to cold-applying and asking HR whether sponsorship is available after multiple interview rounds.
Can I change employers while my green card application is pending?
Yes, under AC21 job portability rules, you can change employers once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Your priority date from an approved I-140 can also be carried over to a new employer's I-140, protecting your place in the queue.
What does the PERM process require from my employer for a Program Advisor role?
Your employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, conduct a formal recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available, and document that campaign thoroughly. For Program Advisor positions, this typically includes job postings, internal referral checks, and recruitment records submitted with the ETA Form 9089 to the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification.