LPL Welcomes Financial Advisor Michael Carmichael

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LPL Financial (Nasdaq:LPLA) announced that financial advisor Michael Carmichael has joined their broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms from Osaic, bringing approximately $190 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets.

Carmichael, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran with over 20 years in financial services, leads Carmichael Financial with five support staff members across offices in Tucson, Ariz., Englishtown, N.J., and Logan, Utah. The firm provides comprehensive wealth management services including investments, risk management, tax strategies, retirement income planning and estate planning.

LPL Financial, among the fastest-growing wealth management firms in the U.S., supports nearly 29,000 financial advisors and approximately 1,200 financial institutions, managing about $1.7 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets for approximately 6 million Americans. The company invested over $500 million last year in technology and strategic resources.

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• Added $190M in AUM through advisor acquisition
• Manages $1.7T in total brokerage and advisory assets
• Significant technology investment of $500M in 2024
• Strong advisor network of 29,000 financial advisors

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SAN DIEGO, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPL Financial LLC (Nasdaq:LPLA) announced today that financial advisor Michael Carmichael, RFC®, CRPS®, founder of Carmichael Financial, has joined LPL Financial’s broker-dealer, Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) and custodial platforms. He reported serving approximately $190 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets* and joins LPL from Osaic.

With more than 20 years in financial services, Carmichael is passionate about helping his clients work toward building more secure financial futures. He works with five support staff members to provide a wide range of comprehensive wealth management services, including investments, risk management, tax strategies, retirement income planning and estate planning. They operate from registered offices in Tucson, Ariz., Englishtown, N.J., and Logan, Utah.

Prior to becoming an advisor, Carmichael spent eight years in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in the Gulf War. He holds fast to the Corps values of honor, courage and commitment, often applying those same principles within his practice.

Carmichael’s aspirations to grow his business and elevate client experiences led him to LPL Financial.

“I’m always looking out for the best interest of my clients, and I believe they are in a better position at LPL, a publicly traded Fortune 500 company that regularly makes significant investments into technology, resources and service,” Carmichael said. “LPL is in growth mode and so is my business. As I look to expand my firm, I appreciate knowing I have the support and M&A experience of LPL behind me. In fact, LPL has already connected me with other advisors looking to retire soon. I am confident that these connections, paired with LPL’s other growth solutions and strategies, will help propel our business forward.”

Scott Posner, LPL Executive Vice President, Business Development, said, “I’d like to extend a warm welcome to Mike and his team. At LPL, we understand that advisors are looking for sophisticated capabilities and the autonomy to build and grow their ideal practice according to their vision. That’s why we invested more than $500 million last year in innovative technology and strategic resources to help their businesses thrive, both operationally and strategically. We look forward to a long-lasting relationship with Carmichael Financial.”

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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. Carmichael Financial and LPL are separate entities.

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.

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

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FAQ

How much in assets did Michael Carmichael bring to LPL Financial (LPLA)?

Michael Carmichael brought approximately $190 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets to LPL Financial from Osaic.

What is LPL Financial's (LPLA) current assets under management in 2025?

LPL Financial services and custodies approximately $1.7 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of about 6 million Americans.

How much did LPL Financial (LPLA) invest in technology and resources in 2024?

LPL Financial invested more than $500 million in innovative technology and strategic resources in 2024.

How many financial advisors does LPL Financial (LPLA) support as of 2025?

LPL Financial supports nearly 29,000 financial advisors and approximately 1,200 financial institutions.