LPL Financial Reports Monthly Activity for January 2025

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LPL Financial (LPLA) reported its January 2025 monthly activity, showing total advisory and brokerage assets of $1.81 trillion, a 4.1% increase ($71.1 billion) from December 2024. The company achieved $34.1 billion in total net new assets, including $34.0 billion in organic net new assets, representing a 23.4% annualized growth rate.

The growth included significant onboarding of assets: $13.5 billion from Prudential Advisors and $15.2 billion from Wintrust Investments. Excluding these additions and a $0.2 billion planned separation, organic net new assets were $5.4 billion (3.9% annualized growth rate). Client cash balances decreased by $2.9 billion to $52.2 billion, while net buying reached $14.5 billion in January.

Positive

• Total assets increased by $71.1 billion (4.1%) to $1.81 trillion
• Strong organic net new assets of $34.0 billion (23.4% annualized growth)
• Significant asset acquisitions: $13.5B from Prudential and $15.2B from Wintrust
• Robust net buying activity of $14.5 billion

Negative

• Client cash balances decreased by $2.9 billion
• $0.2 billion in assets off-boarded due to misaligned large OSJs

Insights

Financial Analyst

The January 2025 metrics reveal LPL Financial's exceptional execution of its growth strategy, particularly in institutional business acquisition. The $28.7 billion combined assets from Prudential and Wintrust transitions demonstrate LPL's ability to attract major institutional partners, significantly expanding its market presence. The baseline organic growth rate of 3.9%, excluding these transitions, remains robust and well above industry averages, indicating strong underlying business momentum.

The reduction in client cash balances to $52.2 billion reflects two important trends: First, clients are actively deploying capital into investments, evidenced by the substantial $14.5 billion in net buying. Second, this shift suggests growing investor confidence in market opportunities, though it may temporarily impact LPL's interest income. The strong net buying figure is particularly noteworthy as it indicates advisors are actively managing portfolios rather than maintaining defensive cash positions.

The total asset base increase to $1.81 trillion strengthens LPL's competitive position in the wealth management industry. With nearly 29,000 financial advisors and approximately 1,200 financial institutions, LPL's scale advantages continue to grow, potentially leading to improved operational efficiency and enhanced service capabilities. The successful integration of major institutional partners validates LPL's technology platform and service model, potentially attracting more such partnerships in the future.

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPL Financial LLC (“LPL Financial”), a wholly owned subsidiary of LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) (the “Company”), today released its monthly activity report for January 2025.

Total advisory and brokerage assets at the end of January were $1.81 trillion, an increase of $71.1 billion, or 4.1%, compared to the end of December 2024.

Total net new assets for January were $34.1 billion, which included $0.1 billion of acquired net new assets resulting from Liquidity & Succession activity.

Total organic net new assets for January were $34.0 billion, translating to a 23.4% annualized growth rate. This included $13.5 billion of assets from Prudential Advisors (“Prudential”) and $15.2 billion of assets from Wintrust Investments, LLC and certain private client business at Great Lakes Advisors, LLC (collectively, “Wintrust”) that onboarded in January, and $0.2 billion of assets that off-boarded as part of the previously disclosed planned separation from misaligned large OSJs. Prior to these impacts, organic net new assets were $5.4 billion, translating to a 3.9% annualized growth rate.

Total client cash balances at the end of January were $52.2 billion, a decrease of $2.9 billion compared to the end of December 2024. Net buying in January was $14.5 billion.

(End of period $ in billions, unless noted)	January	December	Change	January	Change
	2025	2024	M/M	2024	Y/Y
Advisory and Brokerage Assets
Advisory assets	992.4	957.0	3.7%	740.7	34.0%
Brokerage assets	819.4	783.7	4.6%	621.1	31.9%
Total Advisory and Brokerage Assets	1,811.8	1,740.7	4.1%	1,361.8	33.0%
Organic Net New Assets
Organic net new advisory assets	13.4	12.5	n/m	2.4	n/m
Organic net new brokerage assets	20.5	12.9	n/m	(0.4)	n/m
Total Organic Net New Assets	34.0	25.5	n/m	2.0	n/m
Acquired Net New Assets
Acquired net new advisory assets	0.1	0.0	n/m	0.0	n/m
Acquired net new brokerage assets	0.0	0.2	n/m	0.0	n/m
Total Acquired Net New Assets	0.1	0.3	n/m	0.0	n/m
Total Net New Assets
Net new advisory assets	13.5	12.6	n/m	2.4	n/m
Net new brokerage assets	20.6	13.2	n/m	(0.4)	n/m
Total Net New Assets	34.1	25.8	n/m	2.0	n/m
Net brokerage to advisory conversions	2.1	2.0	n/m	1.0	n/m
Client Cash Balances
Insured cash account sweep	36.2	38.3	(5.5%)	33.7	7.4%
Deposit cash account sweep	10.0	10.7	(6.5%)	8.9	12.4%
Total Bank Sweep	46.3	49.0	(5.5%)	42.6	8.7%
Money market sweep	4.1	4.3	(4.7%)	2.4	70.8%
Total Client Cash Sweep Held by Third Parties	50.4	53.3	(5.4%)	45.0	12.0%
Client cash account(1)	1.8	1.8	—%	1.9	(5.3%)
Total Client Cash Balances	52.2	55.1	(5.3%)	46.9	11.3%
Net buy (sell) activity	14.5	13.5	n/m	12.0	n/m
Market Drivers
S&P 500 Index (end of period)	6,041	5,882	2.7%	4,846	24.7%
Russell 2000 Index (end of period)	2,288	2,230	2.6%	1,947	17.5%
Fed Funds daily effective rate (average bps)	433	448	(3.3%)	533	(18.8%)

For additional information regarding these and other LPL Financial business metrics, please refer to the Company’s most recent earnings announcement, which is available in the quarterly results section of investor.lpl.com.

Contacts

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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 nearly 29,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,200 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $1.7 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 6 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 advisor and broker-dealer, member FINRA/SIPC.

Throughout this communication, the terms “financial advisors” and “advisors” are used to refer to registered representatives and/or investment advisor representatives affiliated with LPL Financial.

We routinely disclose information that may be important to shareholders in the “Investor Relations” or “Press Releases” section of our website.

Note: Totals may not foot due to rounding.
(1) During the first quarter of 2024, the Company updated its definition of client cash account balances to exclude other client payables. Prior period disclosures have been updated to reflect this change as applicable.

FAQ

What was LPLA's total asset growth in January 2025?

LPL Financial's total advisory and brokerage assets grew by $71.1 billion (4.1%) to $1.81 trillion in January 2025.

How much were LPLA's organic net new assets in January 2025?

LPLA's organic net new assets were $34.0 billion, representing a 23.4% annualized growth rate.

What major asset acquisitions did LPLA complete in January 2025?

LPLA onboarded $13.5 billion from Prudential Advisors and $15.2 billion from Wintrust Investments and Great Lakes Advisors.

How did LPLA's client cash balances change in January 2025?

Client cash balances decreased by $2.9 billion to $52.2 billion compared to December 2024.

What was LPLA's net buying activity in January 2025?

Net buying activity for January 2025 was $14.5 billion.