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LPL Financial Holdings Inc. operates a wealth management platform for financial advisors, broker-dealer representatives, registered investment advisers and financial institutions. News about LPLA centers on advisor and team affiliations, broker-dealer and RIA platform growth, custody and advisory asset trends, and affiliation models such as Linsco and LPL Independent Advisor Network.
Company updates also cover quarterly financial results, organic and recruited asset flows, client cash balances, capital and liquidity measures, dividends, technology and practice-management services, investment solutions, and advisor support programs such as its military deployment practice continuation framework.
LPL Financial (LPLA) reported its February 2025 monthly activity, showing total advisory and brokerage assets of $1.82 trillion, a 0.6% increase ($11.3 billion) from January 2025. Total net new assets reached $24.5 billion, including $0.7 billion in acquired assets.
The company achieved $23.8 billion in organic net new assets, representing a 15.8% annualized growth rate. This included $13.7 billion from Prudential Advisors and $0.3 billion from Wintrust onboarding, while $0.2 billion off-boarded from misaligned large OSJs. Excluding these impacts, organic net new assets were $10.0 billion (6.6% annualized growth).
Client cash balances decreased by $0.9 billion to $51.3 billion, while net buying activity reached $14.3 billion in February.
LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) has announced that financial advisors Larry Hubbard, Craig Conner, and Jade Maasch have joined LPL's broker-dealer, RIA, and custodial platforms from Ameriprise. The team, previously known as Alliance Financial Partners, has rebranded as Legacy Premier Wealth Management, serving approximately $275 million in advisory, brokerage, and retirement plan assets.
Based in Greeley, Colorado, and Cheyenne, Wyoming, the team chose LPL for its flexibility, non-proprietary investment products, and integrated platform capabilities. LPL Financial currently 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.
LPL Financial (LPLA) has announced the addition of four certified financial advisors to Carnegie Private Wealth, an existing firm supported by LPL Strategic Wealth. The advisors - James Larsen, Lucas Decker, Kevin Lewis, and Seth Miller - collectively manage approximately $475 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement assets.
Larsen joins from Wells Fargo Advisors, while Decker, Lewis, and Miller transition from Edward Jones. Each advisor brings specialized expertise: Larsen has 18 years of international business management experience, Decker focuses on business owners and executives, Lewis specializes in business owners and retirement planning, and Miller concentrates on young professionals and intergenerational wealth planning.
Carnegie Private Wealth, which launched in 2023 with LPL Strategic Wealth, continues its growth trajectory by leveraging LPL's business strategists, marketing resources, and CFO partnership.
LPL Financial (NASDAQ: LPLA) has completed the acquisition of The Investment Center, Inc., a Bedminster-based broker-dealer and registered investment adviser. The deal brings 160 high-performing advisors to LPL's network, with approximately $4 billion of brokerage and advisory assets already onboarded as of March 11, 2025. The remaining $3 billion in assets are expected to transition over the coming months.
The Investment Center, founded in 1986, provides back-office support services, investment tools, and technology to independent financial advisors across all 50 states. This strategic acquisition aligns with LPL's growth strategy, as the firm currently 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.
LPL Financial (LPLA) has announced that financial advisor Justin Lotano and his team have joined LPL's broker-dealer, RIA, and custodial platforms from Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network. The team, operating as Shorepoint Wealth Management in Colts Neck, N.J., brings approximately $250 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement assets.
The young team, averaging 30 years in age, includes Joe Burgard, Kevyn Marteniz, TJ Savona, and Gianna Granato. They specialize in retirement planning, wealth management, and helping clients through life transitions. LPL Financial currently supports nearly 29,000 financial advisors and approximately 1,200 financial institutions, with $1.7 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets under management on behalf of approximately 6 million Americans.
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.
LPL Financial (LPLA) has announced that Townsgate Wealth Management has joined its broker-dealer, RIA, and custodial platforms. The Westlake Village-based team, managing approximately $1.15 billion in assets, has transitioned from Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network.
The team includes six financial advisors: Jim Murray, Larry Bernstein, Abby Goldstein, Michael Kazmer, Brett Goldberg, and Wesley Wong. Founded in 2016, Townsgate specializes in serving high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners, offering portfolio management, fixed-income analysis, and retirement planning services.
This addition contributes to LPL's growing wealth management platform, which currently supports nearly 29,000 financial advisors and approximately 1,200 financial institutions, with approximately $1.7 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets under management on behalf of about 6 million Americans.
LPL Financial (Nasdaq:LPLA) announced that financial advisors Joe Young and Ryne Stokes have joined their employee advisor channel, Linsco by LPL Financial, launching Servant Path Wealth Partners. The team, previously with Synovus Securities, manages approximately $400 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets.
Based in Columbus, Ga., the team offers comprehensive financial planning services including investment management, insurance, tax efficiency, retirement planning, estate planning and charitable giving. Their transition to LPL was driven by desires for greater autonomy, business flexibility, and enhanced resources.
The Linsco model provides advisors with independence to own client relationships while accessing LPL's integrated wealth management platform and business resources. LPL Financial currently supports nearly 29,000 financial advisors and approximately 1,200 financial institutions, servicing about $1.7 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets for approximately 6 million Americans.
SS&C Technologies Holdings (SSNC) has announced an expanded partnership with LPL Financial Holdings (LPLA), which will now use SS&C ALTSERVE™ to grow its alternatives business. LPL, which already uses SS&C's Brokerage Solutions, will leverage this integration to enhance its alternative investment experience through LPL Alts Connect.
The partnership will enable LPL to streamline back and middle-office functions, standardize data feeds, and improve custody of alternative investment products. Key benefits include enhanced onboarding capabilities, improved position transfers in both taxable and tax-exempt registrations, faster processing of subscriptions and redemptions, and better accuracy in position valuations.
LPL Financial currently 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.
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.