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 (Nasdaq: LPLA) released its "Midyear Outlook 2021," which predicts U.S. GDP growth between 6.25% and 6.75% in 2021. The report indicates a robust economic recovery post-pandemic, with emphasis on sustainable growth driven by private-sector expansion rather than stimulus. Key forecasts include continued S&P 500 earnings growth and an anticipated rise in the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield to 1.75% - 2%. LPL encourages investors to prepare for market challenges while remaining focused on long-term goals.
LPL Financial announced the addition of Alan Kodama and the Pacstar Financial Group, managing approximately $420 million in assets. The team transitioned from Ameriprise Financial to leverage LPL's resources and technology, enhancing client services. Established in 1987, Kodama's practice has grown into a multi-office firm in Hawaii. The decision to join LPL stemmed from extensive due diligence focused on client benefits and service improvement. LPL aims to provide the necessary support to help the Pacstar team build long-term value.
LPL Financial (Nasdaq:LPLA) welcomes financial advisor Joseph F. Myer CFP® to its broker-dealer and RIA platforms. Myer, previously at Merrill Lynch, managed approximately $250 million in assets, joining LPL to set up Veritas Capital Management. He emphasizes a client-centric approach and aims to grow through building a team of advisors. LPL's support allows Myer to operate independently while leveraging its resources. Robert Hudson from Gladstone Wealth Partners highlighted this trend of established advisors moving towards independent models, expecting continued growth in this sector.
LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) announced the signing of a new law in South Carolina aimed at protecting vulnerable adults from financial exploitation. This legislation, supported by LPL, introduces new tools for financial firms and regulators to identify and prevent abuse, addressing an estimated annual loss of $36.5 billion due to financial exploitation of the elderly in the U.S. The bill follows the North America Securities Administrators Association's Model Act, which has been adopted in 32 jurisdictions, and showcases LPL's commitment to the safety of senior investors.
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) will report its second quarter financial results on July 29, 2021, after market close. A conference call to discuss these results is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET the same day. Interested parties can access the call by dialing 877-677-9122 domestically or 708-290-1401 internationally, using passcode 5050359. The conference call will be webcast on the company's Investor Relations website, with a replay available until August 19, 2021.
LPL Financial has introduced a significant feature in its Model Wealth Portfolio (MWP) platform, enhancing customization and flexibility for financial advisors. This new capability allows advisors to combine models with different risk scores and investment objectives, enabling tailored and diversified portfolios that align with client goals. Rob Pettman, an executive vice president at LPL, highlighted that this upgrade supports efficiency and scalability in advisory practices. The platform now integrates AdvisoryWorld's risk scoring methodology, facilitating more effective portfolio management.
LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) announced the addition of financial advisor Brandon Chase, who brings approximately $125 million in advisory and brokerage assets. He joins HUB Retirement and Wealth Management as Senior Vice President and Wealth Advisor. Chase aims to assist business owners in enhancing their companies' value for sale, leveraging innovative technology and resources from LPL. This partnership is expected to bolster HUB's commitment to serving business owners and further enhance LPL's advisor-centric operational model, marking a strategic growth in their financial advisory network.
LPL Financial (Nasdaq:LPLA) announced that financial advisors Susan Kaplan and Laila Pence have been recognized in Barron’s ‘Top 100 Women Advisors’, ranking No. 10 and No. 14, respectively. This recognition highlights their exceptional performance in navigating a fluctuating market. Angela Xavier, LPL's EVP, commended their dedication and contributions to the company and its clients. Furthermore, LPL Financial’s female advisors have shown consistent industry recognition, with 19 advisors listed in Forbes’ recent Top Women Wealth Advisors list.
LPL Financial LLC (Nasdaq:LPLA) announced the launch of Arise Private Wealth by advisors Steven Carlsen and Sathya Chey, who have transitioned from Wells Fargo Advisors. The new firm manages approximately $580 million in assets. Carlsen, with over 30 years of experience, focuses on retirement income planning, while Chey emphasizes effective communication. Their partnership with LPL provides access to Strategic Wealth Services, enhancing client service and operational support. The advisors highlight their commitment to ethical investing and personalized client relationships as central to their new practice.
LPL Financial has welcomed M&T Bank's retail brokerage and advisory business, comprising approximately 210 financial advisors and $22 billion in assets, to its Institution Services platform. The onboarding process began with about $14 billion of assets, including $11 billion in brokerage and $3 billion in advisory assets, with the remainder expected over several months. This partnership aims to enhance financial planning solutions for consumers and leverage LPL's technology and resources to improve customer experiences.