LPL Financial LLC

About LPL Financial LLC

<p>Founded in 1975, LPL Financial LLC supports independent financial advisors and financial institutions with brokerage, advisory, and practice management services. The firm operates as a registered investment advisor (RIA) and broker-dealer, and it is a FINRA and SIPC member.</p> <p>From offices in Fort Mill in the Charlotte metro area and San Diego, plus locations in Austin, Boston, and Horsham (Philadelphia suburbs), LPL Financial works with advisors and institutions across the United States. The firm has 8,873 employees and reports 35,000 clients and $2,410.0B in AUM (2026).</p> <p>LPL Financial’s platform includes wealth management technology, investment research, and tools that help advisors run day-to-day operations and serve end clients. It also supports national and regional banks, community banks, credit unions, and insurance firms with services tied to investment programs and advisor support.</p> <p>What sets LPL Financial apart is its focus on being a full-service home office for independent advisors, combining broker-dealer capabilities with RIA services under one platform.</p> <ul> <li><a href="/plan-advisors">Plan advisor</a> support for retirement and investment programs</li> <li>Broker-dealer and RIA platform access</li> <li>Wealth management technology and practice management tools</li> <li>Investment research and investment strategy resources</li> <li>Financial planning and retirement planning guidance for individual investors</li> </ul>

Website: https://www.lpl.com/

Founded: 1975

Employees: 8873