LPL Financial

LPL Financial is one of the nation's leading financial services companies and a publicly traded company under ticker symbol LPLA. The firm’s mission is rooted in the belief that objective financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. LPL does not offer proprietary investment products or engage in investment banking activities; this means advisors affiliated with LPL are not pressured or influenced by LPL to sell its products. Thousands of financial advisors nationwide are able to rely on the firm’s tools and resources to help them provide financial guidance and recommendations to help meet their clients’ needs.

LPL Financial, a wholly owned subsidiary of LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: LPLA), is the nation’s largest independent broker/dealer (based on total revenues, Financial Planning magazine, June 1996–2016), an RIA custodian, and an independent consultant to retirement plans. LPL offers proprietary technology, comprehensive clearing and compliance services, practice management programs and training, and independent research to more than 28,000 financial advisors at over 1,000 financial institutions. LPL and its affiliates have more than 8,000 employees—with primary offices in Boston, Charlotte, and San Diego.