2026 Summer Internship- Business Strategy and Innovation

Strategy & Growth Intern Program

At LPL Financial, we empower professionals to shape their success while helping clients pursue their financial goals with confidence. Discover what's possible with LPL Financial.

Are you ready to launch your career with a fast-paced, industry-leading organization? LPL's Strategy & Growth Intern Program offers a 10-week paid summer experience designed to accelerate your development and expose you to real-world strategy work.

Engage in enterprise strategy, business operations, and executive-level decision-making. Develop hands-on experience in data analysis, strategic storytelling, and stakeholder engagement. Thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. You'll collaborate with senior leaders, contribute to high-impact projects, and gain first-hand insight into how data, strategy, and execution come together to drive business success.

You'll also have the opportunity to network with professionals in your field and build meaningful relationships. If you're a motivated and ambitious individual looking to launch your career, we encourage you to apply for our Strategy & Growth Intern Program.

Support strategic initiatives by analyzing data, identifying trends, and surfacing insights.

Track key metrics and business performance indicators to inform decision-making.

Build executive-level presentations that translate complex data into clear, compelling stories.

Assist with business management tasks including meeting prep, project tracking, and reporting.

Collaborate across teams to support communications, process improvements, and operational planning.

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.

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Management, or a related field

Minimum 3.3 GPA

Strong interest in the financial services industry

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

The ideal candidate should be local to the San Diego or Fort Mill office during the time of the internship and will work on a hybrid schedule. (3 days in the office)

Offer contingent on successful background screening

Ability to analyze and organize data to uncover insights and trends

Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills

Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Clear and confident written and verbal communication

Skilled in building presentation materials that tell a compelling story

Full-time position for 10 weeks in the summer of 2026; Monday through Friday, working 40 hours a week during business operating hours

Dependent on team needs, work locations could be remote, hybrid or in office (San Diego, CA and Fort Mill, SC office)

Interns should plan to participate for the entire program. Program dates : June 1, 2026-August 7, 2026

$22-$25 per hour

The hourly amount is dependent on a number of factors, including the applicant's skill, experience, and work location.

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq : LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for advisors and institutions, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, serving more than 23,000 financial advisors, including advisors at approximately 1,000 institutions and at approximately 580 registered investment advisor ("RIA") firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-mediated model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial professional.

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 LPL Financial : Where Your Potential Meets Opportunity

At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation's leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.