March 20, 2025 | LPL Financial

As more women consider their options and look for a wealth management firm to partner with, we celebrate three female advisors at LPL who trailblaze for the next generation.

March 06, 2025 | Sarah Carlson, Founder of Fulcrum Financial Group

In this guest post by advisor Sarah Carlson, we explore how teaming up with LPL Financial helps her empower women to overcome their financial fears, love what they do, and have fun along the way.

February 27, 2025

Advisors can gain a significant competitive advantage by embracing tax planning as a core part of their financial practice. Learn how to help your clients minimize taxes while staying in compliance.

February 13, 2025 | LPL Financial

As the current demographic of financial advisors continues to age, the industry needs a new generation of professionals in order to stay relevant and efficient. Junior advisors are often more tech and social media savvy, can relate to younger clientele, and can aid in succession planning making them a huge value add to any financial practice.

February 10, 2025 | LPL Financial

Learn how to start an RIA, the average costs, and typical timeline for a successful launch.

February 05, 2025 | LPL Financial

Changing firms doesn’t have to be daunting. Check out these transition tips to help financial advisors navigate the onboarding process smoothly and launch their new business with as little disruption as possible.

February 03, 2025 | LPL Financial

Could the independent financial services model be the key to unlocking the freedom, flexibility, and control you need to build your business and serve your clients your way?

January 30, 2025 | LPL Financial

At LPL Financial, we continually innovate our technology. Each month we offer new tools and features our advisors can use to further develop their businesses and best serve their clients. Learn more.

January 28, 2025 | LPL Financial

Can the independent financial services model help financial advisors experience greater fulfillment in their pursuit of work-life balance? Yes, learn how.

January 16, 2025 | LPL Financial

LPL Research has launched their 2025 market outlook report. Tap into their insights and guidance on what 2025 may hold.

January 08, 2025 | LPL Financial

Many W2 advisors are seeking more control over their financial practice and payout but are wary of the added responsibilities. Learn how supported independence could be the ideal solution.

December 24, 2024 | LPL Financial

Today’s advisors face new challenges when it comes to operating in big wirehouses. With a lack of flexibility in compensation and a lack of support, more advisors are seeking to break away from the wirehouse and seek a path to independence. Through LPL Financial’s services and business models, advisors can confidently step into their own path.

December 10, 2024 | LPL Financial

RIAs are the fastest-growing wealth management category in the U.S. Explore what’s driving this growth and what you need to know about starting or joining an RIA firm as a fee-only or hybrid advisor.

December 04, 2024 | LPL Financial

LPL’s Rising Star program recognizes emerging women financial advisors and program managers within LPL and the industry. Learn more.

November 21, 2024 | LPL Financial

The financial planning landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as we approach 2025. For financial advisors to stay competitive, advisors need to offer more than traditional retirement planning.

November 20, 2024 | LPL Financial

Learn the 6 technology tools financial advisors need to optimize their practice and client experience.

November 14, 2024 | LPL Financial

Marketing and technology can significantly enhance advisors' client connections and grow their practice. Learn the steps to take to amplify your brand.

November 13, 2024 | LPL Financial

Advisors, should you start or join an RIA? Factor in these hidden costs to make an informed decision.

November 07, 2024 | LPL Financial

You've worked hard all year in your business. Now is the time to work on your business and to prepare for the year ahead. Learn how.

November 05, 2024 | LPL Financial

As a financial advisor, unlock your financial business's full potential by finding your leverage points, so you can focus on the highest and best use of your time, and possibly get more hours back in your day.

October 29, 2024 | LPL Financial

Learn how LPL Financial's advisors and institutions operate with confidence, knowing that their clients' data is secure, using the best technologies and practices to stay ahead of evolving cyber risks.

October 24, 2024 | LPL Financial

Financial advisors and institutions face a heightened risk of cyberattacks, making it necessary for them to prioritize cybersecurity. Learn why and how.

October 23, 2024 | LPL Financial

Learn the three most common deal structures to help you buy or sell a book of business and prepare you for the ownership transition.

October 09, 2024 | LPL Financial

Great Valley found the secret to success with LPL Financial’s support, while maintaining control of their business. Read this case study to learn how.

October 07, 2024 | LPL Financial

Going independent with LPL’s Strategic Wealth empowered Tony Frigoletto to build an inclusive practice and serve underrepresented communities. Learn how.

October 03, 2024 | LPL Financial

Is it time for a new broker-dealer? Deciding to affiliate with a different broker-dealer is one of the most pivotal decisions advisors can make. By comprehensively comparing how potential partners stack up, you can gain the clarity you need to move forward with an independent broker-dealer. See how independence is better with the right partner.

September 20, 2024 | LPL Financial

Tad Wilson & Marc DeCicco wanted to leave the wirehouse without losing support. They found something better: Strategic Wealth. Learn more.

September 19, 2024 | LPL Financial

Adam Goldstein thought his situation was good, but then found something even better with LPL’s supported independence, Strategic Wealth.

September 18, 2024 | LPL Financial

Ken South & Steve Arcos wanted a supported independence solution empowering them to serve clients their way. They found it in Strategic Wealth. Learn how.

September 13, 2024 | LPL Financial

Join leadership from the LPL Research and Banking & Lending teams for a webinar designed to help advisors talk to their clients. Reserve your spot today.

September 09, 2024 | LPL Financial

LPL Financial’s Strategic Wealth Services helps growth-oriented advisors enjoy the benefits of independence with support from experts who run the operational parts of the business. Learn more.

September 09, 2024 | LPL Financial

Mike Ashworth wanted to be independent advisor without losing the support he was used to. He found that with Strategic Wealth at LPL Financial. Learn how.

September 05, 2024 | LPL Financial

Since becoming fee-only on LPL’s RIA, Harbak has gained flexibility and autonomy to focus on the families and the future of his business. Learn more.

July 24, 2024 | LPL Financial

Learn how financial advisors can grow their business with ideas from financial planning services.

July 16, 2024 | LPL Financial

Kim Safoyan discusses her new way of working with veteran and first-responder clients and their families.

July 07, 2024 | LPL Financial

Nate Cloutier found the freedom, flexibility, and autonomy he was looking for as a fee-only advisor on LPL Financial’s Registered Investment Advisor platform – and you can, too. Learn how.

June 18, 2024 | LPL Financial

In honor of Pride Month, LPL employees share what Pride means to them in their own words.

June 11, 2024 | LPL Financial

Learn how financial advisors play a unique role in helping clients pursue their financial goals.

June 04, 2024 | LPL Financial

Brian Scott shares how he was able to expand his practice with paraplanning services. Learn more.

May 30, 2024 | LPL Financial

In a recent podcast with InvestmentNews , LPL Financial’s Jeremy Holly discusses what advisors need, their challenges, and how LPL is helping. Learn more.

May 29, 2024 | LPL Financial

For high-net-worth-focused advisors looking to elevate their business, LPL Financial’s new employee-advisor affiliation model may be the answer. Learn more.

May 24, 2024 | LPL Financial

It’s essential for advisors serving high-net-worth clients to find ways to differentiate themselves. Whole client approach is one of those options. Learn more.

May 21, 2024 | LPL Financial

The experience and perspective Jason Valle brings to his clients can be traced back to his family, his educational and professional experiences, and being a member of LPL's Advisor Inclusion Council.

April 30, 2024 | LPL Financial

For the fifth consecutive year, LPL Financial has received a score of 100 in national assessment of LGBTQ+ workplace equality. Learn more.

April 23, 2024 | LPL Financial

Learn more about the four strategies financial advisors can use to stay competitive, meet clients’ evolving needs, and grow their business.

April 17, 2024 | LPL Financial

A record number of LPL Financial affiliated advisors made Forbes 2024 Best-in-State Wealth Advisors report. Learn the secrets of their success and what it takes to become a top financial advisor.

April 12, 2024 | LPL Financial

Stay ahead with LPL Institution’s platform comprehensive solution that can elevate your firm's wealth management program.

April 10, 2024 | LPL Financial

Learn four strategies that can help financial advisors establish a foundation of trust with their clients’ heirs and retain key relationships before – and after – a generational wealth transfer.

April 02, 2024 | LPL Financial

As your financial advisory business nears peak value, it can be difficult to step away. Whether your practice has grown, you’re ready for a change, or are exploring retirement, it may be time to consider selling.

March 21, 2024 | LPL Financial

The Covid-19 pandemic served as a catalyst for a tech evolution in the financial advice industry and firms put a premium on technology to ensure financial advisors had the tools to work efficiently, securely, and compliantly – from home.

March 14, 2024 | LPL Financial

Learn how Greg Trost, his experience, and teamwork helped him grow.

March 08, 2024 | LPL Financial

Learn 5 keys to successful succession planning that can help financial advisors build value in their business and reach a liquidity event.

March 07, 2024 | LPL Financial

Providing metrics that provide visibility into your progress, ability to set goals, or benchmark success, and help to run your business. Take a look at Practice Hub.

February 15, 2024 | LPL Financial

A defined marketing plan can help advisors like you communicate your brand and value to prospective clients to grow your business. LPL Financial can help by providing consulting, automation, content, and other services and tools that save you time while maximizing your visibility.

January 10, 2024 | LPL Financial

Learn how LPL Financial is driving innovation to reduce the complexity, time, and workload – while increasing overall satisfaction – for financial advisors transitioning their practice.

December 15, 2023 | LPL Financial

Learn how being part of a community bank, with access to the right tools and experts at LPL, helps a financial advisor serve his clients most effectively.

December 12, 2023 | LPL Financial

LPL Financial’s Ken Hullings was interviewed for an InvestmentNews podcast. He discusses how banks, credit unions, and insurance companies are staying competitive at LPL.

November 26, 2023

As a financial advisor, marketing can help you and your firm be seen as cohesive firm. Dan Goeddel explains how LPL’s Marketing Solutions helped him.

November 12, 2023

At LPL, we recognize our top-performing advisors and their success with benefits via the LPL Club Program. Learn more about the Club and LPL Financial.

October 25, 2023

Investors understandably want to stay connected to their financial lives. Advisors share 3 tips that keep their investors connected - anytime, anywhere, on any device.

October 16, 2023 | LPL Financial

Advisors are discovering the benefits of goals-based financial planning to help clients of every generation plan with purpose and build a strong foundation along the way. Learn how you can, too.

September 26, 2023 | LPL Financial

Learn how upholding their firm’s core values helps successful financial advisors increase their professional fulfillment, and the satisfaction and retention of their staff and clients.

September 19, 2023 | LPL Financial

Discover how successful financial advisors incorporate comprehensive financial planning to increase client loyalty, satisfaction, and retention by caring for every aspect of clients’ financial lives.

September 06, 2023 | LPL Financial

Learn how the top 10% of LPL Financial’s advisors scale their business and create the efficiencies needed to drive and support growth.

August 31, 2023 | LPL Financial

There’s no shortage of ways to build a successful business, but there are some commonalities. Discover key strategies shared by the top 10% of LPL Financial’s advisors that yield exceptional results.

August 22, 2023 | Beth Csengody, Vice President, Advisor Diversity and Inclusion, LPL Financial

LPL celebrates diversity and inclusion, emphasizing the need for expanding the universe of advisors to serve a diverse client base. This focus is why I joined LPL Financial.

August 16, 2023 | LPL Financial

Joining an RIA is a great solution for financial advisors who want more freedom and control over their business without starting a new venture from the ground up.

July 20, 2023 | LPL Financial

Understanding the M&A market is essential for advisors contemplating a transaction. Learn the real factors that determine a practice’s value and create opportunities for the future.

May 31, 2023 | LPL Financial

Service and value status quos are changing. In order to remain competitive and retain top talent, wealth management firms need to fuel growth opportunities and provide advisors the tools and resources they need to serve their clients.

May 18, 2023 | LPL Financial

Succession planning isn’t just a retirement strategy—it’s a powerful way financial professionals can discover untapped potential in their business and leverage opportunities for long-term growth.

May 15, 2023 | LPL Financial

Seeking mentorship can help you be a stronger financial advisor supporting your clients' needs and goals.

April 26, 2023 | LPL Financial

Learn how to create and evaluate your value proposition statement to effectively connect with prospective clients — and set your financial practice apart from the competition.

April 13, 2023 | LPL Financial

Check out these tips for better questions financial professionals should be asking their clients as a way to build trust and become more successful.

March 20, 2023 | LPL Financial

Read about how LPL is answering financial professionals’ desire for supported independence solutions, and the firm’s early 2023 recruiting and acquisition success.

February 14, 2023 | LPL Financial

As investors become generally more educated and savvy regarding financial matters, the value of a financial advisor has changed. So what do clients want from their financial advisor? Clients now seek a more of a holistic relationship with their financial professional and value the expertise, trust and reputation of their advisor, as well as clear and consistent communication.

January 31, 2023 | LPL Financial

Companies that focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices are becoming increasingly recognized and rewarded. LPL Financial is one such company, and has earned recognition from Newsweek as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 2023. LPL is on the list for the fourth consecutive year. This distinction speaks to LPL's commitment to ESG practices, which are becoming more important to investors and consumers alike.

January 23, 2023 | LPL Financial

Catch up on highlights of LPL Financial’s media coverage in December, from exec insights into the growing demand for supported independence, to recruiting milestones for LPL and its affiliates.

January 17, 2023 | LPL Financial

Client referrals are a great way for financial advisors to grow their book of business. Learn how to ask your existing clients for referrals and create a community of happy clientele.

January 09, 2023 | LPL Financial

Just as the financial advice industry has evolved over the years, so have standard financial advisor prospecting ideas. LPL Financial offers a variety of tips on how financial advisors can generate leads — and how to engage those prospective clients.

January 03, 2023 | LPL Financial

“Today we’re in a market where the tide is out and the rip currents are pretty tumultuous. It doesn’t really matter where you’re swimming, you’re getting sucked out to sea. That’s a very difficult thing to deal with,” notes Ken South, founder of Tower 68 Financial Advisors. During times like these, investors need steadfast guidance.

December 12, 2022 | LPL Financial

Whether you’re looking to grow organically, or through acquisition, it’s important to understand what drives your business’s market value and how you can improve it.

December 05, 2022 | LPL Financial

In this follow-up to Increasing Client Acquisition Success with Outsourcing, we’ll explore how LPL Financial’s high performers leverage financial planning to drive growth.

November 22, 2022 | LPL Financial

What’s the secret to high performers’ success? You may be surprised by the key drivers LPL Financial uncovered for achieving greater client acquisition success.

November 18, 2022 | LPL Financial

“The Strategic Wealth Services platform makes it very simple. I don’t have all those things to worry about on a regular basis. I’ve heard so many folks say before that if they had just known how nice it was going to be, they would have gone a lot sooner. For me, that’s been the case. It’s been eye opening for sure.” – Mike Ashworth

November 16, 2022 | LPL Financial

Learn about LPL Financial’s various affiliation models, which are designed to offer advisors the flexibility to run their practice on their terms, and how the firm’s culture and service offerings are helping woo prospects.

October 19, 2022

Learn how to design a compensation strategy. You’ll not only monetize your advice as a financial advisor, but also help your clients understand its value.

October 11, 2022 | LPL Financial

With more advisors leaving wirehouses and wanting to become independent, LPL Financial offers several supported models to make that possible. You can focus on your clients and we’ll do the rest.

September 20, 2022 | LPL Financial

Learn about how LPL Financial is boosting advisors’ value propositions to clients through technology and how the firm is accelerating its recruiting efforts.

July 28, 2022 | LPL Financial

This recently published report, “Midyear Outlook 2022: Navigating Turbulence,” gives advisors key insights on what the markets have shown in the first half of the year, and in-depth market forecasts around what LPL Research expects in the second half of the year.

July 26, 2022

Technology has emerged as a clear and critical differentiator for advisors looking to retain investing clients and grow their practice for the future. Advisors and broker-dealers that prioritize the investment and utilization of technology have a significant strategic advantage in an increasingly digitally-savvy marketplace due to several key factors.

July 21, 2022 | LPL Financial

Discover the new LPL Private Client Services Network, learn about new joins, and hear from LPL advisors and execs about industry and market trends.

June 27, 2022 | LPL Financial

Discover LPL’s recent growth, joins, and distinctions, highlighted by news that the firm topped 20,000 advisors in Q1 2022.

June 15, 2022 | LPL Financial

Drastic market fluctuations can cause stress for financial professionals and investors alike. For advisors, empathy is the key to effectively supporting, reassuring, and building trust with clients during unexpected and challenging moments in their investment journeys.

May 24, 2022 | LPL Financial

In April, LPL Financial and advisors associated with LPL sprinkled the headlines. There were success stories and features about recent joins, as well as news about LPL’s 2022 Sustainability Report and new paraplanning offering.

May 10, 2022 | LPL Financial

Last month, LPL Financial garnered positive press for the many benefits of its Strategic Wealth model, as well as for recent joins, its transition experience, and the recognition of top LPL-affiliated advisors.

April 26, 2022 | LPL Financial

As credit unions expand and elevate their financial advice services offering, a unique opportunity is emerging for financial advisors who may be considering a change. In fact, many advisors associated with credit unions are growing their businesses at an accelerated pace.

April 21, 2022 | LPL Financial

LPL Financial’s Kimberly Sanders joined Mindy and Louis Diamond to discuss the trend for advisor independence — and how LPL’s Strategic Wealth Services model is meeting their needs. This supported independence model enables advisors to run independent practices while they benefit from a suite of services and support of dedicated LPL teams.

April 21, 2022 | LPL Financial

“We get the feel of independence. We own our own business. But we have the support of everyone in the background making it happen. We’re independent advisors who have healthcare and a 401(k).”

April 06, 2022 | LPL Financial

LPL Financial continues growing as advisors seek flexible business models and enhanced capabilities that help them stand out in the market. On the investment management front, LPL is recognized for its access to sustainable investing options, while the Research team pursues more data on diversity and inclusion in the managers they cover.

March 28, 2022 | LPL Financial

“I dwell in possibility.” The opening line of Emily Dickinson’s poem on the power of writing can also serve as the anthem for how financial advisors serve their clients—and the philosophy of Women’s History Month.

March 11, 2022 | LPL Financial

When the SmithSandlin partners joined Linsco by LPL Financial, the firm’s new employee model, it provided a comprehensive level of support they had enjoyed as W-2 employees. They also found they would own their own book and be allowed to market themselves under their own brand.

February 22, 2022 | LPL Financial

Leaving a wirehouse to go independent can be met with trepidation. Advisor Mike Ashworth wished he’d made the move sooner. “I’ve heard, it sounds sort of cliché. If you’d known what it was going to be like to be independent, you’d have done it a lot sooner.” Learn what he has to say about that journey with LPL.

February 18, 2022 | LPL Financial

LPL Financial continues growing as more advisors seek flexible business models, such as Linsco by LPL Financial, that offer independence and opportunities to capitalize on their own authenticity in the face of massive industry consolidation. As LPL celebrates its past through present milestones, analysts offer insights to the future 2022 may bring for advisors and their clients.

January 18, 2022 | LPL Financial

LPL Financial is seeing growth in asset management as new, diverse advisors bring their vision for success and join through LPL’s affiliations and business models that offer the support independent advisors and institutions are craving.

July 29, 2021

In this 3-part series, LPL breaks down common terms and misperceptions & shows how looking under the hood can ignite growth in your practice.

July 07, 2021 | LPL Financial

LPL's Registered Investment Advisor business model has evolved to meet RIA advisors needs. Now LPL will serve broker-dealers & fiduciary-based advisors. Read what Marc Cohen, Executive Vice President of Advisor Business, had to say to Wealth Management.

May 25, 2021 | LPL Financial

Learn how an advisor born in the US, but with cultural ties to Taiwan, is able to develop the trust of diverse clients.

April 14, 2021 | LPL Financial

RIAs that want to grow often look to private equity funding – which can result in the loss of control. AdvisorHub Magazine profiles how Great Valley leaned on their custodian, LPL Financial, for options.

March 16, 2021 | LPL Financial

LPL Financial’s Institutional Services' dedication to growing wealth management programs located at credit unions may help PSECU members pursue their financial goals.

February 03, 2021 | LPL Financial

In this interview, LPL Financial's Jeremy Holly discusses the current trends for RIA valuations & how advisors are setting up their practices for success.

December 10, 2020

In this three-part series, we reflect back on the ways we’ve tried to give you more — more choices, more value, and more time. Read part 2 to learn more.

July 21, 2020 | LPL Financial

Tools, technology, and materials advisors can use to connect with clients and thrive

June 22, 2020 | LPL Financial

If you can start thinking of yourself as a thrivalist—someone who rises above and emerges from a difficult time stronger than they were before—you may find exciting opportunities in your financial practice and even, perhaps, your life as a whole.

June 21, 2018 | LPL Financial

Whether you’re looking to grow organically or through acquisition, it’s critical to understand what drives your value. Learn what activities drive long-term practice value, when it makes sense to outsource non-core functions, and how to access the broad resources and specialized support you need to pursue your growth goals.

May 18, 2018 | LPL Financial

Times of market volatility can raise sensitivity for advisors and clients alike. Advisors who use empathy to navigate these waters carefully can decrease client sensitivity, provide reassurance, and build long-term trust.

December 12, 2017 | LPL Financial

Learn how LPL Financial became the largest independent broker dealer by supporting advisor independence, anticipating trends and advocating the unconventional.