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LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is a wealth management and investment advice company that operates in the financial advisor–mediated marketplace. Through LPL Financial LLC and related entities, the firm supports tens of thousands of financial advisors and the wealth management programs of numerous financial institutions, servicing and custodying brokerage and advisory assets for millions of Americans.
This news page highlights LPLA-related developments, reflecting how the company grows and manages its platform. Readers can find coverage of advisor teams and firms choosing to join LPL’s broker-dealer and Registered Investment Advisor platform or its employee advisor channel, including practices such as Oak Bridge Financial, Rand, Williams & Associates and Forest Lake Wealth Partners. These stories illustrate why advisors transition to LPL, often citing autonomy, technology capabilities, operational flexibility and support.
News items also include leadership and governance updates, such as appointments of senior executives in areas like supervision, service, legal and corporate strategy, as well as the election of independent directors to the board. In addition, LPL issues releases on its earnings release schedule, monthly activity metrics and research publications like the firm’s 2026 Outlook, which provides a data-driven view of the economic and market environment.
Investors, advisors and other interested readers can use this page to follow recurring themes in LPL’s news flow, including advisor recruitment, corporate strategy, board composition, regulatory and legal leadership, and platform growth indicators. By reviewing these updates over time, users gain insight into how LPL manages its wealth management platform and supports the advisors and institutions that rely on its services.
Prudential Financial (NYSE:PRU) and LPL Financial (NASDAQ:LPLA) have announced an expanded collaboration to launch an Insurance Overlay retirement lifetime income strategy on LPL's managed accounts platform. The initiative aims to provide protected lifetime income solutions to LPL's network of 29,000 financial advisors.
The collaboration comes as research shows over 11,000 Americans turn 65 daily, with only a small portion of the $34 trillion in retail retirement assets protected against longevity risk. Prudential, managing approximately $1.6 trillion in assets, currently provides over $15 billion in protected income payments annually to more than 3 million customers.
LPL Financial (NASDAQ:LPLA) reported significant growth in August 2025, with total advisory and brokerage assets reaching $2.26 trillion, a 16.7% increase from July 2025. The company's expansion was primarily driven by the acquisition of Commonwealth Financial Network, which contributed $275.0 billion in acquired net new assets.
Total organic net new assets for August were $17.8 billion, representing an 11.0% annualized growth rate. This included $13.8 billion from First Horizon Bank onboarding and accounted for $2.2 billion in planned separations. Client cash balances increased to $52.7 billion, up $3.2 billion from July, with $3.9 billion coming from the Commonwealth acquisition. Net buying activity remained strong at $14.2 billion.
LPL Financial (NASDAQ:LPLA) announced that advisors Benjamin Worley and Robert Monroe have established Worley Monroe Advisors and joined LPL's broker-dealer and RIA platform. The team, transitioning from Edward Jones, brings approximately $400 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets under management.
Based in Dexter, Missouri, the team brings 36 years of combined experience serving pre-retirees and retirees across multiple states. The advisors chose LPL after an extensive due diligence process, citing improved technology, autonomy, and flexibility as key factors in their decision.
LPL Financial currently supports over 29,000 financial advisors and approximately 1,100 financial institutions, with $1.9 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets under custody serving approximately 7 million Americans.
LPL Financial (NASDAQ:LPLA) has launched its inaugural Advisor Growth Study (AGS), a comprehensive research initiative analyzing six years of data from over 14,000 financial advisors. The study introduces the Advisor Growth Index (AGI), a diagnostic tool that helps advisors benchmark performance and identify growth opportunities.
The research revealed that top-performing advisors grow assets under management (AUM) at 3x the rate of median performers. The study identified four key behaviors of successful advisors: establishing growth foundation, client segmentation, deep client service, and new client acquisition. Notably, advisors implementing just two of these behaviors achieved 5x higher growth rates compared to peers.
The study found that top performers maintain a median client age of 60 or younger, with less than 35% in decumulation phase. Additionally, 30-60% of growth comes from top 10% AUM clients, while approximately 35% of growth derives from clients with $500,000+ under management.
LPL Financial (NASDAQ:LPLA) announced that a team of four experienced financial advisors has launched Ox Road Capital through LPL Strategic Wealth Services. The team, consisting of Jeffrey Allen, Steve Armaly, Brian Blackburn, and Michael Lee, transitions from UBS with approximately $1.25 billion in managed assets.
Based in Greenville, S.C., the team brings nearly 100 years of combined experience and serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals, executives, entrepreneurs, and institutions. They chose LPL's supported independence model for its comprehensive platform, sophisticated resources, and dedicated operational support, allowing them to build their own brand while maintaining focus on client relationships.
GTCR has completed its acquisition of FMG Suite, a leading marketing automation software provider serving financial advisors and insurance agents. Former LPL Financial (NASDAQ: LPLA) CEO Mark Casady joins as Executive Chairman, bringing over 40 years of industry experience.
FMG's platform serves over 50,000 financial advisors and 3,500 insurance professionals, providing omnichannel marketing solutions with integrated compliance workflows. Under Casady's leadership at LPL, revenues grew from $1.4 billion to over $4.0 billion.
The partnership aims to accelerate FMG's growth through AI-enabled products, deeper enterprise relationships, and strategic expansion opportunities. The company will focus on evolving its platform and expanding into new markets under GTCR's ownership.
LPL Financial (NASDAQ:LPLA) has announced that The Capitol Bay Group, previously with Ameriprise, has joined their platform through Upstream Investment Partners. The team, led by John Yetman and Manish Mukhi, brings approximately $375 million in managed assets and 70 years of combined experience.
Based in Tysons, Virginia, the team specializes in serving high-net-worth clients, business owners, and retirees, offering comprehensive financial planning services. The Capitol Bay Group, recognized by Forbes as one of the Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams in 2024 and 2025, chose LPL for its independence, broader investment options, and client-focused culture.
LPL Financial (NASDAQ:LPLA) announced that a team of financial advisors has launched Decorum Wealth Management through LPL's Strategic Wealth Services platform. The team, led by Ronald Ewing, Edward Macha, Alex Pittz, Brian Gudgel, and Andrew Curiel IV, transitions from UBS with approximately $1.8 billion in managed assets.
Located near Sacramento, California, the team brings over 80 years of combined industry experience and serves diverse clients including small businesses, high-net-worth corporations, and retirees. The advisors chose LPL's supported independence model for its comprehensive business services, innovative wealth management platform, and dedicated operational support.
LPL Financial (NASDAQ:LPLA) revealed significant advisor adoption of AI technology at its Focus 2025 conference. A survey of over 200 LPL advisors showed that 78% are already using or planning to use AI tools to enhance business capacity. The firm highlighted its $470 million investment in technology development in 2024 and announced a $50 million investment to transform advisor compensation.
Key findings show that 54% of advisors plan to grow their businesses through technology upgrades, while 66% are adopting new platforms for increased capacity. The survey also revealed that 37% of advisors aim to expand their planning services, and 18% plan to increase alternative investment offerings. LPL currently supports over 29,000 financial advisors and manages approximately $1.9 trillion in assets.
LPL Financial (NASDAQ:LPLA) has announced the addition of Concentric Wealth Management to its broker-dealer and RIA platform. The Cincinnati-based team, transitioning from Avantax by Cetera, brings approximately $715 million in assets under management.
Led by Patrick Burke and Matt Tarka, Concentric Wealth Management evolved from a 40-year-old accounting firm into a comprehensive wealth management practice. The team includes multiple certified professionals serving business owners, retirees, and emerging affluent households.
LPL Financial, which currently supports over 29,000 financial advisors and approximately 1,100 financial institutions, manages about $1.9 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets for approximately 7 million Americans.
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