Thoughtful, balanced financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. We provide financial professionals and institutions the tools they need to develop meaningful, long-term client relationships. We help independent financial professionals support their clients with research, technology, compliance, access to an ever-growing array of products, continuing education, and more. Our dedicated Institution Services division focuses exclusively on the needs of financial institutions and their diverse clients.
Corporate Snapshot
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1989
LPL is founded through the merger of Linsco (est. 1968) and Private Ledger (est. 1973)
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$5.8b
Trailing 12-Month Gross Revenue
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17,287
Financial Professionals
4,756
LPL Employees
Recognition
Client Assets Serviced and Custodied
LPL Across America
LPL has home offices in Austin, Boston, Fort Mill, and San Diego, and financial professionals located in all 50 states.
Banks and Credit Unions
Largest provider of third-party investment services to banks and credit unions2
These financial institution partners comprise:
$41.7B
Advisory Assets
$726.4M
Trailing 12-Month Gross Revnenue
$100.8B
Brokerage Assets
2,542
Financial Professionals
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LPL backs the wisdom and experience of independent professionals with a catalog of services and resources, including:
Objective market research
Innovative technology with leading cybersecurity functionality
Compliance oversight
Ongoing practice consulting and training
Data as of December 31, 2020
1 Source: 2019 WealthManagement.com Industry Awards
2 2019/2020 Kehrer Bielan TPM Survey. Based on financial institution market share.
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Personalized Support
Our 1:4 ratio of employees to financial professionals ensures they have the service and support to help exceed client expectations.
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No Proprietary Products
LPL has no proprietary investment products or investment banking operations. Financial professionals are empowered to make informed recommendations based on objective research and unique client goals.
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Objective Guidance
LPL’s Research team of experts—analysts, strategists, economists, and investment and communications specialists—is focused on delivering objective guidance.
Investing in What Matters
We invest hundreds of millions of dollars each year in key growth areas like Technology and Service, to ensure financial professionals thrive—now and in the future.
$154M
Technology
Our technology road map includes digitizing the advisor practice to drive efficiency and meet the growing demand for personalized advice at scale.
$170M
Service & Support
Nothing compares to the power of relationships. We’re focused on attracting the right talent to provide unmatched service and support.
Making a Difference
The LPL Financial Foundation was established in order to give back in the communities where our clients and employees live and work. We provide direct financial support to charitable organizations, offer matching gifts for LPL financial professional and employee contributions, and coordinate ongoing employee giving and volunteer activities.
This material was prepared by LPL Financial, LLC.
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