LPL Financial

The firm may pursue its claims through an administrative office at the agency after agreeing with the federal government to dismiss its case.

Matthew Edwards changed his firm for the first time in his 25-year career when he launched an independent advisory firm under a new brokerage, RIA and custodian.

The legal action also alleges Mark Lamkin's former associates conspired behind his back to prevent him from leaving with his clients.

The 401(k) and individual wealth firm opted for one of a wave of private equity-backed startups that give financial advisors even more M&A suitors to consider.

An industry report finds the largest independent brokerage, with its supported independence offering, had the biggest net headcount gain last year.

The firm's big tech investments and history working with banks attracted Wintrust, the CEO of its wealth division told FP.

The No. 1 independent broker-dealer is paying a pretty penny and delighting Wall Street analysts. Here's a deep look at the larger significance to the industry.

The largest independent brokerage will move 2,400 financial advisors from seven brokerages onto its platform during a lengthy conversion stretching into 2025.

The firm's recruiting chief shared the latest updates with FP amid record financial advisor headcounts and an effort to expand beyond its traditional label as an IBD.

Net income topped $1 billion in 2023 as the firm reached another record headcount and CEO Dan Arnold said there are "interesting questions" to answer about AI.

As the Fed promises to cut rates, investors are eagerly awaiting a drop in bond yields — and a big jump in prices.

The broker-dealer self-regulator accused the firm of failing to properly record more than 830,000 transactions, among other violations.

LPL Financial, Cetera Financial Group, Raymond James, Ameriprise and other industry giants drove a much bigger volume of transitions this year.

Three financial giants have published reports on what they expect in 2024 — and they're surprisingly optimistic. Here's what they see coming.

The deal displays the growing flexibility LPL is offering financial advisors as part of its ambition to reach the entire wealth management marketplace.

In remarks at a Goldman Sachs investor conference, Dan Arnold discussed the potential rule and shared his view of the industry's competitive landscape.

The giant independent broker-dealer said Wednesday that it had created a new channel to target wirehouse advisors with high net worth practices.

The leading IBD firm is eager to dominate the entire advisor industry, following another strong quarter for recruiting.

CEO Dan Arnold said on the firm's last earnings call that the tools were "receiving positive early feedback and demand in the marketplace."

LPL's employee channel has proved popular since its 2019 launch, and recently announced its first $1B team. Here's how that move happened and where Linsco goes from here.