LPL and Private Advisor Group Welcome Wilson Peak Wealth Management

Rhea-AI Summary

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.

News Market Reaction

+1.97%

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+1.97% News Effect

On the day this news was published, LPLA gained 1.97%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Wilson Peak client assets: $150 million Founder experience: 20 years LPL advisors: over 32,000 +5 more

8 metrics

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

Market Reality Check

Price: $362.13 Vol: Volume 511,329 is close t...

normal vol

$362.13 Last Close

Volume Volume 511,329 is close to the 20-day average 525,263, indicating typical trading activity before this announcement. normal

Technical Shares at $370.95 are trading above the 200-day MA $356.78 and about 8.08% below the 52-week high.

Peers on Argus

LPLA was up 1.1% while peers showed mixed moves: TW -0.43%, FUTU -3.82%, EVR +0....

LPLA was up 1.1% while peers showed mixed moves: TW -0.43%, FUTU -3.82%, EVR +0.56%, HLI +0.17%, SF +0.9%. No broad, synchronized sector move is evident from the momentum scanner.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 14 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Jan 14	Advisor team onboarding	Positive	+2.0%	Oak Bridge Financial advisors with ~$230M assets joined LPL platform.
Jan 13	Leadership appointments	Positive	-0.3%	Two senior executives appointed to strengthen supervision and service.
Jan 12	Strategy leadership hire	Positive	+1.5%	New EVP of Corporate Strategy hired to guide long-term growth vision.
Jan 08	Earnings date notice	Neutral	-0.7%	Announcement of Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings release and call date.
Jan 08	Board appointment	Positive	+0.8%	Somesh Khanna elected as independent director to LPL’s board.

Pattern Detected

Recent corporate growth and leadership announcements often led to modest price moves, with a mix of positive and negative reactions around broadly positive company news.

Recent Company History

Over the last few weeks, LPL has focused on platform growth and leadership. On Jan 14, 2026, advisors from Oak Bridge Financial with about $230 million in assets joined LPL, and the stock rose 2.03%. Executive hires on Jan 12–13, 2026 and a new director on Jan 8, 2026 all highlighted strategic expansion, with generally modest price moves. Today’s onboarding of Wilson Peak Wealth Management with about $150 million in assets extends this advisor-growth trend.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights LPL’s continued expansion by adding Wilson Peak Wealth Management, whic...

Analysis

This announcement highlights LPL’s continued expansion by adding Wilson Peak Wealth Management, which reported about $150 million in client assets, to its broker-dealer and RIA platform. It reinforces LPL’s scale, supporting over 32,000 advisors and approximately $2.3 trillion in assets. Recent news has similarly focused on advisor recruitment and leadership hires. Investors monitoring this theme may watch for future disclosures on net new assets, advisor additions, and integration progress across the broader platform.

Key Terms

cfp, registered investment advisor (ria), broker-dealer, finra, +1 more

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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.

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.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

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 

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FAQ

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.