LPL Financial Reports Monthly Activity for November 2024

Rhea-AI Summary

LPL Financial (LPLA) reported significant growth in November 2024, with total advisory and brokerage assets reaching $1.76 trillion, a 5.1% increase from October. Total net new assets were $35.0 billion, including $34.2 billion in organic net new assets, representing a 25.9% annualized growth rate. The company successfully onboarded $26.3 billion of assets from Prudential Advisors while client cash balances increased to $50.5 billion. Net buying activity was strong at $12.4 billion, and advisory assets showed impressive growth with organic net new advisory assets of $27.9 billion, translating to a 37.6% annualized growth rate.

Positive

• Total advisory and brokerage assets increased by $86.0 billion (5.1%) to $1.76 trillion
• Organic net new assets reached $34.2 billion (25.9% annualized growth rate)
• Successful onboarding of $26.3 billion in assets from Prudential Advisors
• Strong net buying activity of $12.4 billion
• Client cash balances increased by $2.2 billion to $50.5 billion

Negative

• Off-boarding of $0.6 billion in assets from misaligned large OSJs

Insights

Financial Analyst

LPL Financial's November performance shows remarkable growth with $1.76 trillion in total assets, up 5.1% month-over-month. The $35.0 billion in total net new assets, including $26.3 billion from Prudential Advisors, demonstrates strong acquisition-driven expansion. The organic growth rate of 6.5% (excluding Prudential) remains healthy. Client cash balances increased to $50.5 billion, while net buying activity of $12.4 billion indicates positive investor sentiment. The advisory segment shows particular strength with 37.6% annualized growth rate, highlighting successful business model execution and market position.

Market Research Analyst

The strong performance aligns with broader market conditions, as evidenced by the S&P 500's 5.7% monthly gain and Russell 2000's 10.8% increase. The declining Fed Funds rate (3.7% decrease) has created a favorable environment for asset gathering. LPL's strategic growth through both organic expansion and acquisitions, particularly the Prudential integration, positions it well in the competitive wealth management landscape. The 38.7% year-over-year growth in advisory assets versus 31.3% in brokerage assets reflects the industry shift toward fee-based services.

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPL Financial LLC (“LPL Financial”), a wholly owned subsidiary of LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) (the “Company”), today released its monthly activity report for November 2024.

Total advisory and brokerage assets at the end of November were $1.76 trillion, an increase of $86.0 billion, or 5.1%, compared to the end of October 2024.

Total net new assets for November were $35.0 billion, which included $0.8 billion of acquired net new assets resulting from Liquidity & Succession activity.

Total organic net new assets for November were $34.2 billion, translating to a 25.9% annualized growth rate. This included $26.3 billion of assets from Prudential Advisors (“Prudential”) that onboarded in November, and $0.6 billion of assets that off-boarded as part of the previously disclosed planned separation from misaligned large OSJs. Prior to these impacts, organic net new assets were $8.6 billion, translating to a 6.5% annualized growth rate.

Total organic net new advisory assets were $27.9 billion, translating to a 37.6% annualized growth rate. Excluding the assets onboarded from Prudential and the off-boarded assets from misaligned large OSJs, total organic net new advisory assets were $9.6 billion, translating to a 12.9% annualized growth rate.

Total client cash balances at the end of November were $50.5 billion, an increase of $2.2 billion compared to the end of October 2024. This included $1.9 billion resulting from the onboarding of Prudential. Net buying in November was $12.4 billion.

(End of period $ in billions, unless noted)	November	October	Change	November	Change
	2024	2024	M/M	2023	Y/Y
Advisory and Brokerage Assets
Advisory assets	973.8	910.6	6.9%	702.3	38.7%
Brokerage assets	785.6	762.7	3.0%	598.2	31.3%
Total Advisory and Brokerage Assets	1,759.3	1,673.3	5.1%	1,300.4	35.3%
Organic Net New Assets
Organic net new advisory assets	27.9	8.8	n/m	6.7	n/m
Organic net new brokerage assets	6.3	(0.5)	n/m	1.7	n/m
Total Organic Net New Assets	34.2	8.3	n/m	8.4	n/m
Acquired Net New Assets
Acquired net new advisory assets	0.5	21.3	n/m	0.0	n/m
Acquired net new brokerage assets	0.3	67.0	n/m	0.0	n/m
Total Acquired Net New Assets	0.8	88.3	n/m	0.0	n/m
Total Net New Assets
Net new advisory assets	28.4	30.1	n/m	6.7	n/m
Net new brokerage assets	6.6	66.5	n/m	1.7	n/m
Total Net New Assets	35.0	96.6	n/m	8.4	n/m
Net brokerage to advisory conversions	1.7	1.1	n/m	0.9	n/m
Client Cash Balances
Insured cash account sweep	34.8	34.7	0.3%	33.8	3.0%
Deposit cash account sweep	9.9	9.7	2.1%	8.9	11.2%
Total Bank Sweep	44.7	44.4	0.7%	42.7	4.7%
Money market sweep	4.3	2.6	65.4%	2.4	79.2%
Total Client Cash Sweep Held by Third Parties	49.0	47.0	4.3%	45.2	8.4%
Client cash account(1)	1.5	1.3	15.4%	1.5	—%
Total Client Cash Balances	50.5	48.3	4.6%	46.6	8.4%
Net buy (sell) activity	12.4	12.5	n/m	11.3	n/m
Market Drivers
S&P 500 Index (end of period)	6,032	5,705	5.7%	4,568	32.1%
Russell 2000 Index (end of period)	2,435	2,197	10.8%	1,809	34.6%
Fed Funds daily effective rate (average bps)	465	483	(3.7%)	533	(12.8%)

Note: Totals may not foot due to rounding.
(1) During the first quarter of 2024, the Company updated its definition of client cash account balances to exclude other client payables. Prior period disclosures have been updated to reflect this change as applicable.

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.

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About LPL Financial

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace, LPL supports more than 28,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,200 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $1.8 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 6 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

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FAQ

What was LPLA's total asset growth in November 2024?

LPL Financial's total advisory and brokerage assets grew by $86.0 billion (5.1%) to $1.76 trillion in November 2024 compared to October 2024.

How much in assets did LPLA acquire from Prudential Advisors in November 2024?

LPL Financial onboarded $26.3 billion in assets from Prudential Advisors in November 2024.

What was LPLA's organic net new asset growth rate in November 2024?

LPL Financial's organic net new assets grew at a 25.9% annualized rate in November 2024, totaling $34.2 billion.

How much were LPLA's client cash balances in November 2024?

LPL Financial's total client cash balances were $50.5 billion at the end of November 2024, an increase of $2.2 billion from October.

What was LPLA's net buying activity in November 2024?

LPL Financial reported net buying activity of $12.4 billion in November 2024.