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LPL Financial serves as the broker-dealer and custodian for our independent practice, providing the secure platform that safeguards your investments and personal information. As one of the nation’s largest independent brokerage firms, LPL Financial offers the scale, stability, and resources of an industry leader—while our clients continue to receive bespoke, personalized guidance from a dedicated local registered financial advisor.
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San Diego, CA
Austin, Tx
Fort Mill, SC
San Diego, CA
National Strength, Local Support
LPL Financial maintains headquarters across the country, supporting thousands of employees who stand behind your Financial Advisor. Dedicated professionals work alongside them to handle the day-to-day operations, allowing Advisors to focus on running and growing their independent practices with operational excellence.
LPL Research
Industry-Leading Thought Leadership
LPL Research Team
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Among the vast resources LPL Financial affiliated professionals have access to are those from LPL Research, one of the industry’s largest independent research teams. With over 400 years of combined experience, LPL Research’s experienced CFA analysts, investment strategists, and economists monitor global and U.S. markets and economic trends to deliver timely research, market perspectives, asset allocation guidance, and more to us. By leveraging these insights, we can help you cut through the emotions that often accompany investment decisions and take action with greater clarity.
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Personalized Guidance Matters
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One of the most important financial steps you can take is seeking the advice of a trusted, qualified financial professional—someone who combines personalized guidance tailored to your unique needs, with access to in-depth market insights. With the resources of LPL Research behind us, we are well-positioned to tailor strategies to your goals, keep you informed through changing market conditions, and help you stay focused on what matters most: building and preserving your financial future.
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LPL Financials' Strength & Stability
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LPL Financial is one of the nation’s leading financial services companies, supporting more than 29,000 independent financial advisors, 1,000 banks and credit unions, and serving millions of investor accounts. With more than $2 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets custodied and serviced, LPL has the scale and resources to provide advisors and their clients with the tools they need to succeed.
The History of
LPL Financial
Formed in 1989 through the merger of two brokerage firms, Linsco and Private Ledger, LPL was designed as an alternative to traditional Wall Street firms. The founders’ revolutionary vision was centered around helping financial professionals build competitive businesses while they served their clients’ best interests—treating them like people, not accounts. That remains true of LPL today.
We believe a better investment experience begins with independent, personalized
financial advice.
A poineering vision
FOUNDATIONAL VALUES THAT INFORM OUR VISION
At a time when few paid attention to the concept of financial planning, Private Ledger founder Bob Ritzman sought to offer a large group of mutual funds and securities to advisors—without pushing a particular product. And when Todd Robinson purchased Linsco in 1985, he was anticipating the growing desire for advisors to run their own independent practices—which proved true during the aftermath of the stock market crash in October 1987.
It was in the midst of this rapidly changing industry environment that LPL was formed. The entrepreneurial vision of Linsco and Private Ledger fused to form a guiding principle—supporting the best interests of its advisors and their clients.
More than 30 years later, LPL has become a Fortune 500 company and launched a new brand, yet this guiding principle remains—it’s simply expanded far beyond the investment services offered. Alongside the constant pace of change in the financial services industry and the world around us, LPL has evolved its technology, operations, risk management, and business consulting—while continuing to innovate its investment management services and platforms.
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LPL Financial's Pioneering Vision
Leading With Strength, Stability and Advocacy
LPL Financial has risen to the nation’s largest independent broker-dealer and one of the top Registered Investment Advisor custodians (1).
Over $2 trillion in brokerage and advisory client assets, serviced or custodied
20,000+ financial professionals serviced by LPL Financial
1,000+ financial institutions partner with LPL Financial
LPL Financial is a Fortune 500 company listed on the Nasdaq Exchange
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1. As reported by Financial Planning magazine, June 1996-2021, based on total revenue.
2. Cerulli Associates, 2019 U.S. RIA Marketplace Report
3. 2019/2020 Kehrer Bielan TPM Survey. Based on financial institution market share.
4. 2024 Fortune 500
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The views and opinions expressed by LPL Financial Advisor(s) may not be representative of the views of other Financial Advisors and are not indicative of future performance or success. Neither LPL Financial nor the LPL Financial Advisor can be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss incurred by applying any of the information offered.