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LPL Financial announced that financial advisor Jeffrey Grange has joined their employee advisor channel, Linsco by LPL Financial, to launch Grange Wealth Management. Grange, who previously served at D.A. Davidson & Co., brings approximately $300 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets to LPL. Operating from a new Linsco office in Santa Barbara, California, Grange primarily serves high-net-worth individuals and affluent families.

The move was motivated by LPL's extensive size, scale, and ability to operate without conflicts of interest. Through Linsco, Grange gains access to LPL's integrated wealth management platform and business resources, while receiving support for operations, technology, and administrative tasks.

LPL Financial has promoted Marc Cohen to Managing Director of Business Strategy and Innovation, joining the Management Committee. Cohen will lead corporate strategy development, affiliation strategy for independent advisors, large enterprises, and institutional channels, while also heading business services offerings and the innovation lab. Since joining LPL in 2018, Cohen has been instrumental in developing new advisor affiliation models and supporting wirehouse breakaways and RIAs. LPL Financial, trading as LPLA on Nasdaq, currently supports over 28,000 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 (Nasdaq: LPLA) announced that Prestige Wealth Group (PWG) has joined their broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms from Osaic. The team, led by managing partners Rich Galgano and Matt Geraci, serves approximately $540 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets. Based in Franklin Lakes, N.J., and Westchester, Pa., PWG focuses on high-net-worth clients, offering holistic financial planning services.

The transition to LPL was driven by the firm's advanced technology, strategic support, and dedication to advisor empowerment. LPL Financial currently supports over 28,000 financial advisors and approximately 1,200 financial institutions, managing about $1.7 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets for 6 million Americans.

LPL Financial has released its 2025 Outlook titled 'Pragmatic Optimism,' providing a comprehensive analysis of economic and market expectations. The report projects a downshift in economic growth through 2025 with slower consumer spending, while maintaining elevated bond yields between 3.75% and 4.25% for the 10-year Treasury.

The outlook anticipates modest stock market gains supported by a stable economy, solid corporate profits, and a more neutral Federal Reserve. Alternative investments, particularly equity market-neutral, global macro, and managed futures strategies, are highlighted as opportunities. The report also expects strong commodity demand driven by infrastructure projects and data center development, with the U.S. dollar maintaining its strength in 2025.

LPL Financial hosted its sixth annual Achieve conference in Washington, D.C., highlighting significant growth in its women advisor network. The firm now boasts over 5,400 registered female representatives, marking a 10% increase from the previous year with 547 new female advisors joining in 2024.

During the conference, CEO Rich Steinmeier emphasized the importance of women's perspectives in providing personalized financial advice. The event featured Capitol Hill tours, meetings with lawmakers, and a keynote speech by negotiation expert Alex Carter.

A key highlight was the recognition of 20 Rising Stars, women financial advisors and program managers demonstrating accelerated business growth and leadership potential. The Rising Star program, launched in 2018, celebrates next-gen leaders in high-performing practices, programs, or institutions.

LPL Financial announced that financial advisor Francisco J. Blanco has joined their platforms, bringing approximately $200 million in assets from JP Morgan Chase. Blanco has merged with Stonebrook Wealth Management, founded by Joe Mazzucco in 2019, forming Stonebrook Wealth Partners in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

The merger follows Blanco's decision to become independent after 12 years in financial services. Stonebrook Wealth Partners offers financial guidance, fiduciary investment management, and retirement planning services without sales goals or proprietary products. The firm also provides business support services to other financial advisors.

LPL Financial (LPLA) currently supports over 28,000 financial advisors and approximately 1,200 financial institutions, managing about $1.7 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets for 6 million Americans.

LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) announced that financial advisors Amanda Miller, Devin Richard, and Jonathan Vila of Frontline Investment Advisors have joined LPL's broker-dealer, aligned with GradePoint Financial. The team, which managed approximately $550 million in assets, transitions from VALIC Financial Advisors.

Based in Tampa, Florida, the team specializes in serving frontline workers, particularly school employees, sheriff's office personnel, and medical professionals. With 50 years of combined experience, they focus on the Florida Retirement System, Deferred Retirement Option Program, and healthcare 403(b) plans market.

The move to LPL aims to provide broader investment strategies, improved processing efficiency, enhanced technology, and better client experience. LPL currently supports over 28,000 financial advisors and approximately 1,200 financial institutions, managing about $1.7 trillion in assets for 6 million clients.

LPL Financial announced that CEO Rich Steinmeier and President/CFO Matt Audette will present at the Goldman Sachs Financial Services Conference on December 10 at 10:00 a.m. ET. The presentation will be available via live audio webcast at investor.lpl.com, with replay access provided afterward.

LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) is one of the fastest-growing wealth management firms in the U.S., supporting over 28,000 financial advisors and approximately 1,200 financial institutions. The company services and custodies about $1.7 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets for approximately 6 million Americans, offering various advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools, and practice management services.

LPL Financial announced that Argosy Financial, led by James P. Norris, has joined LPL's broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms, transitioning from Centaurus Financial. The Arizona-based practice manages approximately $250 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets. Norris, who has over 20 years of experience and was previously affiliated with LPL, returns to the firm citing its robust technology and resources as key factors. The move aligns with LPL's growth strategy, as the firm currently supports more than 28,000 financial advisors and manages approximately $1.6 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets for 8 million Americans.