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LPL Financial LLC (Nasdaq: LPLA) has welcomed Polaris Advisors to its broker-dealer and advisory platforms. Polaris Advisors, which manages approximately $675 million in assets and transitioned from Mass Mutual, aims to enhance client service through LPL's Strategic Wealth Services (SWS) model. This model provides integrated account management and operational support, allowing Polaris to focus on client relationships and growth. The firm plans to leverage LPL's M&A Solutions for further expansion and is committed to community involvement.

LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) announced that Wealth Advisory Services has rejoined its broker-dealer and registered investment advisor platforms, bringing approximately $700 million in advisory and brokerage assets. Led by managing partners Paul Krumenacker and David Jenkins, the team aims to enhance client service through LPL's advanced technology and Gladstone's concierge service. This move is expected to free up time for advisors to focus on portfolio management and wealth building, while also attracting new advisors to their growing model.

LPL Financial LLC reported a significant increase in total advisory and brokerage assets, reaching approximately $1.16 trillion at the end of August 2021, a growth of $27.0 billion or 2.4% from July 2021. The firm saw total net new assets of $7.6 billion for August, translating into an annualized growth rate of 8.6%, with net new advisory assets totaling $6.4 billion, representing a robust annualized growth rate of 13.9%. Client cash balances increased to $49.7 billion, reflecting a positive trend in client engagement.

LPL Financial (Nasdaq:LPLA) welcomed financial advisors Carrie Turcotte and Crystal Walker from NorthShore Financial Strategies to its platform, managing approximately $230 million in advisory and brokerage assets. The partnership aims to enhance client care through LPL's Strategic Wealth Services model, allowing the advisors to focus on client relationships while accessing advanced wealth management resources. The NorthShore team, with over 75 years of combined experience, emphasizes personalized financial guidance, particularly for women and high-net-worth clients.

LPL Financial (Nasdaq:LPLA) announced that Sandstone Wealth Management at Heartland Bank has joined its Institution Services platform, collaborating with JFC Advisor Network. Sandstone's financial professionals manage approximately $300 million in assets, previously affiliated with Raymond James and Royal Alliance. The advisors aim to lower fees and enhance client experiences through LPL's technology offerings. Local networking with JFC was also appealing. LPL emphasizes support for its institutional clients, promising innovative technology and dedicated service.

The LPL Financial Foundation announced new partnerships aimed at enhancing economic well-being for underserved populations. Grants totaling nearly $500,000 were awarded to the American College of Financial Services and LISC to promote diversity in financial services and support small business owners. The LISC grant will assist 100 small businesses in Charlotte and San Diego, while the American College will establish the LPL Financial Foundation Equity Scholars Program to increase the representation of financial professionals from diverse backgrounds.

LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) has appointed Cara Dailey as executive vice president and Chief Data Officer, effective September 13, 2021. In this newly created role, she will lead the Data and Analytics team to enhance LPL's digital strategies and data management. Dailey brings extensive experience from Silicon Valley Bank and Nike, among others. Her focus will be on leveraging data as a strategic asset to create personalized client experiences. The move aligns with LPL’s commitment to improving services for over 19,000 financial advisors nationwide.