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LPL and Private Advisor Group Welcome Wilson Peak Wealth Management

LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) announced that advisors Jeffrey J. Wilson, CFP, and Michael Sadowski, CFP, of Wilson Peak Wealth Management have joined LPL’s broker-dealer and RIA platforms and will leverage Private Advisor Group infrastructure.

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LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) announced that advisors Jeffrey J. Wilson, CFP, and Michael Sadowski, CFP, of Wilson Peak Wealth Management have joined LPL’s broker-dealer and RIA platforms and will leverage Private Advisor Group infrastructure. The Upper Saddle River, NJ team reported serving approximately $150 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets and joined from Wells Fargo Advisors. The team offers tax and estate planning, comprehensive financial planning, and will operate with greater autonomy and technology access at LPL.

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On Jan 22, the day this news came out, LPLA closed 1.97% above the previous close.

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Key Figures

Wilson Peak client assets: $150 million Founder experience: 20 years LPL advisors: over 32,000 +5 more
Wilson Peak client assets
$150 million
Advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets reported at end of 2024
Founder experience
20 years
Industry experience of Jeffrey J. Wilson
LPL advisors
over 32,000
Financial advisors supported by LPL Financial
Financial institutions
approximately 1,100
Wealth management practices of financial institutions supported
Client assets
approximately $2.3 trillion
Brokerage and advisory assets serviced and custodied by LPL
End clients
approximately 8 million
Americans served through LPL platform
Publication date
Jan 22, 2026
Press release announcement date
Tracking number
847772
Internal LPL tracking reference for this communication

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 14
5 events
  1. Jan 14

    Advisor team onboarding

    24h Move
    +2.0%

    Oak Bridge Financial advisors with ~$230M assets joined LPL platform.

  2. Jan 13

    Leadership appointments

    24h Move
    -0.3%

    Two senior executives appointed to strengthen supervision and service.

  3. Jan 12

    Strategy leadership hire

    24h Move
    +1.5%

    New EVP of Corporate Strategy hired to guide long-term growth vision.

  4. Jan 08

    Earnings date notice

    24h Move
    -0.7%

    Announcement of Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings release and call date.

  5. Jan 08

    Board appointment

    24h Move
    +0.8%

    Somesh Khanna elected as independent director to LPL’s board.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

cfp, registered investment advisor (ria), broker-dealer, finra, +1 more
5 terms
cfp financial
"financial advisors Jeffrey J. Wilson, CFP®, and Michael Sadowski, CFP®"
A CFP is a Certified Financial Planner, a professional credential awarded to individuals who have completed education, passed a comprehensive exam, and met ethical and experience requirements in personal financial planning. For investors, a CFP signals that an advisor is trained to create and coordinate plans for saving, investing, taxes, insurance and retirement—think of them as a trusted architect who helps design a practical roadmap for your financial goals.
registered investment advisor (ria) regulatory
"joined LPL Financial’s broker-dealer and Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) platform"
A registered investment advisor (RIA) is a person or firm legally registered with regulators to provide investment advice and manage client portfolios for a fee. RIAs must put clients’ interests ahead of their own — a legal duty that helps reduce undisclosed conflicts, like a mechanic who must recommend only necessary repairs. Investors pay attention because an RIA’s fee model and duty of loyalty influence costs, trust, and how investment choices are made.
broker-dealer financial
"joined LPL Financial’s broker-dealer and Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) platform"
A broker-dealer is a licensed firm or individual that both executes trades on behalf of clients (acting as a broker) and buys or sells securities for its own account (acting as a dealer). Investors care because broker-dealers provide the plumbing of markets — they place orders, hold or move cash and securities, offer research or advice, and their stability and fees directly affect trade execution, costs, and the safety of client funds; think of them as a combined travel agent and taxi for your investments.
finra regulatory
"LPL Financial), a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer. Member FINRA/SIPC."
FINRA is the U.S. self‑regulatory organization that oversees brokerage firms and individual brokers, setting and enforcing rules to protect investors and keep markets orderly. Think of it as a referee and rulebook keeper for the broker industry: it licenses brokers, monitors their behavior, enforces standards, and runs complaint and arbitration systems, so investors can check records and have a path to resolve disputes.
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sipc regulatory
"Member FINRA/SIPC. Wilson Peak Wealth Management, Private Advisor Group"
The Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) is a nonprofit organization that helps customers recover cash and securities if a registered brokerage firm fails and assets are missing. Think of it like an insurance backstop for your brokerage account—it can replace missing holdings up to legal limits but does not protect against losses from market movements or bad investment choices.

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SAN DIEGO, Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisors Jeffrey J. Wilson, CFP®, and Michael Sadowski, CFP®, of Wilson Peak Wealth Management Inc. have joined LPL Financial’s broker-dealer and Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) platform and will be leveraging Private Advisor Group’s infrastructure for the next stage of their growth. They reported serving approximately $150 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets* and join LPL from Wells Fargo Advisors.

Located in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, within the metropolitan New York area, Wilson Peak Wealth Management was founded by Wilson, who has 20 years of industry experience. The team provides comprehensive financial planning services, specializing in tax and estate planning strategies, and they serve professionals, next generation accumulators, retirees, entrepreneurs and families. They have built long-term relationships with clients and their families, working together to ensure that they’re on target to meet their financial goals.

“We are independent by choice which allows me and my team to provide individualized, premium service to each of our clients. I make decisions about technology, team members, investments and service schedules that are in my clients’ best interests,” said Wilson. “I have structured my practice with recurring systems: a multiple-step client process, a quarterly service matrix, easy accessibility, proactive communication and a personal financial organizer to help our clients define their financial goals. I’m continuously looking to raise the bar for client service, whether its providing new services and technology or training new team members.”

Why Wilson Peak Wealth Management Chose LPL

Seeking continued autonomy and access to advanced technology for their clients, the team – which also includes Director of Operations Stacy Wilson – turned to LPL.

“I knew I wanted more freedom around technology and estate and tax planning tools to use with my clients. LPL Financial’s only mission is to support independent advisors. Fundamentally, LPL allows me to run Wilson Peak Wealth Management in a way that best serves our clients,” said Wilson.

Scott Posner, managing director of business development at LPL, said, “We welcome Jeffrey and his team to the LPL community and congratulate them on the move to independence. With more freedom and flexibility, financial advisors who choose LPL can work more effectively, run thriving practices and create value for their clients. We look forward to supporting Wilson Peak Wealth Management for years to come.”

“We’re delighted to welcome Jeff, Stacy and Michael to Private Advisor Group. From the moment we connected, it was clear how deeply they care about their clients and the future of their practice. They’ve been an absolute pleasure to work with, and I’m genuinely excited to watch them leave their mark across the Private Advisor Group and LPL communities as they continue to grow, tap into new resources and deepen the remarkable service they provide to clients,” said Karen Hayes, business development consultant at Private Advisor Group.

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About LPL Financial

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. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial LLC (“LPL Financial”), a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer. Member FINRA/SIPC. Wilson Peak Wealth Management, Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial are separate entities.

*Value approximated based on asset and holding details provided to LPL from end of year, 2024.

Media Contact: 
Media.relations@LPLFinancial.com 

Tracking #847772


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Who joined LPL Financial (LPLA) on January 22, 2026?

Advisors Jeffrey J. Wilson, CFP, and Michael Sadowski, CFP, of Wilson Peak Wealth Management joined LPL Financial and Private Advisor Group on January 22, 2026.

How much in client assets did Wilson Peak Wealth Management report to LPL (LPLA)?

Wilson Peak reported approximately $150 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets.

From which firm did Wilson Peak Wealth Management move to LPL (LPLA)?

Wilson Peak Wealth Management joined LPL from Wells Fargo Advisors.

What services will Wilson Peak Wealth Management provide under LPL (LPLA)?

The team will provide comprehensive financial planning with a focus on tax and estate planning for professionals, retirees, entrepreneurs and families.

How will joining LPL (LPLA) change Wilson Peak Wealth Management’s operations?

They cited increased autonomy, access to advanced technology, and Private Advisor Group infrastructure to support growth and client service.

Where is Wilson Peak Wealth Management located after joining LPL (LPLA)?

Wilson Peak Wealth Management is located in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, serving the New York metropolitan area.

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