LPL Financial Reports Monthly Activity for April 2022

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LPL Financial LLC reported a significant decrease in total advisory and brokerage assets, dropping to approximately $1.10 trillion at April's end, a decline of $67 billion or 5.8% from March 2022. However, total net new assets for April were $1.9 billion, reflecting a 2.0% annualized growth rate. The company also saw total net new advisory assets reach $2.2 billion with a 4.2% annualized growth rate. Client cash balances remained stable at $61.8 billion, while April net buying activity was $3.1 billion.

Positive

• Total net new advisory assets increased by $2.2 billion, a 4.2% annualized growth rate.
• Total net new assets for April were $1.9 billion, translating to a 2.0% annualized growth rate.

Negative

• Total advisory and brokerage assets decreased by $67 billion, or 5.8%, compared to March 2022.
• Total client cash balances remained flat at $61.8 billion, indicating lack of growth in this area.

SAN DIEGO, May 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPL Financial LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) (the “Company”), today released its monthly activity report for April 2022.

Total advisory and brokerage assets at the end of April were approximately $1.10 trillion, a decrease of $67 billion, or 5.8%, compared to the end of March 2022.

Total net new assets for April were $1.9 billion, translating to a 2.0% annualized growth rate. Total net new advisory assets were $2.2 billion, translating to a 4.2% annualized growth rate.

Total client cash balances at the end of April were $61.8 billion, flat with balances at the end of March 2022. Net buying in April was $3.1 billion.

(End of Period $ in billions, unless noted)	April		March	Change		April	Change
	2022		2022	M/M		2021	Y/Y
Advisory and Brokerage Assets
Advisory Assets	586.3		624.3	(6.1	%)	550.5	6.5	%
Brokerage Assets	509.5		538.8	(5.4	%)	512.7	(0.6	%)
Total Advisory and Brokerage Assets	1,095.8		1,163.1	(5.8	%)	1,063.2	3.1	%
Total Net New Assets
Net New Advisory Assets	2.2		6.0	n/m		38.0	n/m
Net New Brokerage Assets	(0.3	)	0.3	n/m		35.9	n/m
Total Net New Assets	1.9		6.3	n/m		73.8	n/m
Organic Net New Assets
Net New Organic Advisory Assets	2.2		6.0	n/m		5.4	n/m
Net New Organic Brokerage Assets	(0.3	)	0.3	n/m		1.4	n/m
Total Organic Net New Assets	1.9		6.3	n/m		6.7	n/m
Net Brokerage to Advisory Conversions	0.7		0.9	n/m		1.3	n/m
Client Cash Balances
Insured Cash Account Balances	34.1		32.6	4.6	%	35.0	(2.6	%)
Deposit Cash Account Balances	9.2		9.4	(2.1	%)	7.5	22.7	%
Total Bank Sweep Balances	43.3		42.0	3.1	%	42.5	1.9	%
Money Market Account Cash Balances	16.9		18.2	(7.1	%)	3.7	n/m
Purchased Money Market Funds	1.6		1.6	0.0	%	1.5	6.7	%
Total Money Market Balances	18.5		19.8	(6.6	%)	5.2	n/m
Total Client Cash Balances	61.8		61.8	0.0	%	47.7	29.6	%
Net Buy (Sell) Activity	3.1		3.5	n/m		6.9	n/m
Market Drivers
S&P 500 (end of period)	4,132		4,530	(8.8	%)	4,181	(1.2	%)
Russell 2000 (end of period)	1,864		2,070	(10.0	%)	2,266	(17.7	%)
Fed Funds Effective Rate (average bps)	33		20	65.0	%	7	n/m

For additional information regarding these and other LPL Financial business metrics, please refer to the Company’s most recent earnings announcement, which is available in the quarterly results section of investor.lpl.com.

Contacts

Investor Relations
investor.relations@lplfinancial.com 
(617) 897-4574

Media Relations
media.relations@lplfinancial.com
(980) 321-1232

About LPL Financial

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for the advisor, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve*, supporting over 20,000 financial advisors, including advisors at approximately 800 institution-based investment programs and at approximately 500 registered investment advisor ("RIA") firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-centered model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial advisor. At LPL, independence means that advisors have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run their perfect practice. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

* Top RIA custodian (Cerulli Associates, 2020 U.S. RIA Marketplace Report); No. 1 Independent Broker-Dealer in the U.S (Based on total revenues, Financial Planning magazine 1996-2021); No. 1 provider of third-party brokerage services to banks and credit unions (2020-2021 Kehrer Bielan Research & Consulting Annual TPM Report); Fortune 500 as of June 2021. LPL and its affiliated companies provide financial services only from the United States.

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FAQ

What are LPL Financial's total advisory and brokerage assets as of April 2022?

As of April 2022, LPL Financial's total advisory and brokerage assets were approximately $1.10 trillion.

How much were LPL Financial's net new assets in April 2022?

LPL Financial reported total net new assets of $1.9 billion in April 2022.

What was the percentage decrease in LPL Financial's assets from March to April 2022?

LPL Financial experienced a decrease of 5.8% in total advisory and brokerage assets from March to April 2022.

What growth rate did LPL Financial achieve in net new advisory assets for April 2022?

LPL Financial achieved a 4.2% annualized growth rate in net new advisory assets for April 2022.