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LPL Financial announced that financial advisors Will Beck, Mike Macfarlane, Tyler Vongsawad, and Sam Rosen have joined LPL's platforms to launch Happier Wealth, bringing approximately $250 million in assets from Northwestern Mutual. Located in Pleasant Grove, Utah, the team has over 70 years of collective experience and provides comprehensive financial planning services. The advisors chose LPL for its true independence, absence of proprietary investment products, and advanced technology platform. Happier Wealth focuses on helping clients live fulfilling lives through investment management, tax planning, retirement planning, and estate planning services.

LPL Financial reported total advisory and brokerage assets of $1.67 trillion for October 2024, marking a 5.1% increase from September. Total net new assets reached $96.6 billion, including $88.0 billion from the Atria Wealth Solutions acquisition. Organic net new assets were $8.3 billion, representing a 6.2% annualized growth rate. Client cash balances increased to $48.3 billion, up $2.5 billion from September. Net buying activity was $12.5 billion, while advisory assets grew to $910.6 billion and brokerage assets reached $762.7 billion.

LPL Financial announced that Strata Financial Group, a team managing over $350 million in assets, has joined LPL's broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms from Osaic. The Ohio-based firm, founded in 1998, operates in Sheffield Village and Dublin, serving clients nationwide. The team includes financial advisors Tony Campagni, Ronald Jurczynski, Mitchell Romeo, Kyle Hancharick, and Dominic Elmo. The group chose LPL for its transparency, robust public presence, and enhanced resources to better serve their clients through comprehensive financial services, tax strategies, and investment planning.

Prudential Financial and LPL Financial have completed their strategic integration, announced in August 2023. The partnership transitions Prudential's retail broker-dealer and investment advisory services to LPL Enterprise. LPL now supports over 2,800 Prudential Advisors financial advisors serving 3.5 million American families. LPL has invested more than $300 million in platform technology and integration. Approximately $25 billion in assets have been onboarded to the LPL platform, with the remaining $35 billion expected to transfer in the coming months.

LPL Financial announced that Prosperity Investment Management has joined LPL's broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms, bringing approximately $140 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets from Osaic. The Chico, California-based firm, founded by Robert Anderson and now led by his son RJ Anderson, offers investment management, financial planning, retirement planning, and estate planning services. The team chose LPL for its technology, scale, and service commitment, with Rob Anderson returning to LPL where he previously worked from 1990 to 2004.

LPL Financial hosted its annual conference for bank and credit union program managers, attracting over 150 clients from its Institution Services business. The event highlighted a 19% year-over-year increase in client assets from the institutions channel as of Q3. The conference featured sessions on digital transformation, client engagement strategies, and sustainable investing insights. LPL Financial serves over 23,000 financial advisors, including those at approximately 1,000 institutions and 580 registered investment advisor firms nationwide.

LPL Financial announced that financial advisors Ryan Kirby and Michael Alvarez have joined their platforms from U.S. Bank, bringing approximately $540 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets. The advisors will align with Seapoint Wealth Advisors under LPL's Strategic Wealth Services, which provides entrepreneurial freedom with operational support. Based in San Diego, they will become managing directors at Seapoint and open a new downtown office, supported by sales associate Leon Aceituno. The move aims to enhance client service through LPL's flexible platform and independent business model.

LPL Financial has launched AI Advisor Solutions, a curated program designed to help financial advisors optimize their time and enhance client services. The initiative introduces four vendor solutions: Jump for AI meeting management, Microsoft 365 Copilot for desktop productivity, FMG Mobile for social media content creation, and FactSet for macro research analysis. This launch addresses a critical industry challenge highlighted by J.D. Power's 2023 study, where nearly one-third of financial advisors report insufficient client time. The program is part of LPL's AI Accelerator initiative, which also includes pilots for AI-powered financial planning insights and streamlined client onboarding.

LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) announced that Nexus Wealth Partners has joined their broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms from Osaic, bringing approximately $410 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets. The Westlake Village, California-based team is led by managing partners Scott D. Nelson and Kamie Abraham, along with four support staff members. The transition followed an eight-month search and was driven by their need for robust technology, integrated capabilities, and growth opportunities. The team specializes in serving business owners, corporate executives, entertainment industry professionals, and women in life transitions.