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Four Conversations Advisors Need With Client Families

| Tara Popernik, CFA®, CFP®, Executive Vice President, Wealth Planning

Financial Planning Month is a reminder that strong plans prepare people, not just portfolios. Explore four essential family conversations that can help loved ones navigate change with confidence.

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10 Years of ClientWorks: The Future of Advice

| LPL Financial

A decade of innovation has transformed ClientWorks from a new advisor platform into a foundational part of LPL Latitude, serving over 30,000 advisors nationwide. How LPL Financial did it.

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Understanding the RIA Model and How to Launch an RIA

| LPL Financial

Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) are a fast growing segment in wealth management, and the path to independence is more flexible than many advisors assume. This guide breaks down the model, the four paths you can take, and what it takes to launch.

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What Advisors Need to Know About Estate Planning in 2027

| Tara Popernik, CFA®, CFP®, Executive Vice President, Wealth Planning

Estate planning extends far beyond tax efficiency; it’s a way to manage client intentions, provide clarity for heirs, and preserve legacy. Whether clients are still building wealth potential or preparing to transfer it, this is a critical moment to revisit their plans and work toward everything aligning with their long-term goals.

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3 Banking and Lending Myths for Financial Advisors

| LPL Financial

Financial advisors can deepen client relationships through banking and lending. This article explores three common myths and shows how these services fit naturally into planning conversations.

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Why Concentrated Stock Positions Are Hard to Find & Handle

| LPL Financial

Concentrated stock positions are a recurring feature of high-net-worth portfolios, not a rare case. Explore how to identify concentration risk, why client conversations require empathy, and how to match strategies to clients' goals in this overview.

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Cybersecurity for Financial Advisors: 8 Essential Tips

| Greg Gates, Chief Product and Technology Officer LPL Financial

Cybersecurity for financial advisors has evolved, from phishing-resistant MFA to AI-driven threats like deepfake voice cloning and quishing. Learn how to protect client data and your business.

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What the Last 100 Days Mean for Advisor Growth

| Kimberly Sanders, Head of Client Readiness

Explore how top-performing advisors use the final 100 days of the year to deepen client relationships, refine strategy, and build momentum for sustainable practice growth.

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Celebrating 35 Years of Strategic Asset Management

| Gary Carrai, Chief Product Officer, LPL Financial

Born from advisor feedback in 1991, SAM grew to $727 billion and launched a fee-based advice revolution. Celebrate 35 years of LPL's advisor-driven platform innovation. 

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6 Steps to Building a Strong Financial Advisor Marketing Plan

| LPL Financial

Learn how financial advisors can build a practical marketing plan with clear goals, audience insights, sustainable channels, AI support, and compliance. Explore the full guide below.

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