After a decade of 'hybrid' RIA mish-mash, LPL Financial has a double-barreled '100%' RIA plan that is presumed to include 'Schwabitrade' style asset custody and a 'Dynasty' style premium back office offer
The nation's largest independent broker-dealer is finally going on RIA offense, which may prove to be a good defense upmarket and downmarket.
Jeff Spears
Coach Maria
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Dan Arnold is gone as LPL CEO, but his leverage to negotiate a settlement is apparent as LPL tells SEC it is deferring exercise of 'automatic forfeiture' of some vested options
Analysts stunned, seeking further clarity from LPL on future leadership, are reassured by company that 'no further shoe will drop'
October 3, 2024 at 3:08 AM
Dan Arnold steps down as LPL CEO, under a cloud, effective immediately; Steinmeier steps in as interim CEO
Well-regarded, Steinmeier has been LPL's go to player, after he was promoted to chief growth officer in May
October 1, 2024 at 8:42 PM
A canary in the coal mine, Amy Richardson left Charles Schwab & Co. for an RIA -- before the 2,000 layoffs -- now a robust job market is saving the Schwab diaspora, she says
The former Schwab director wants former colleagues to know life exists after Schwab and good job opportunities are plentiful in the financial services sector.
December 20, 2023 at 1:52 AM
Another RIA whisperer, Julian Lopez, has left Schwab Advisor Services after 24 years to join LPL, which he sees as more advisor-focused and 'entrepreneurial'
The Houston executive, like Kelly Smith in Chicago, was considered a key service talent for RIAs though Lopez says his circumstances differ.
February 23, 2023 at 8:14 AM
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RIA-Friendly Broker-Dealer, RIA Welcoming Breakaways, Advisory Firm
Top Executive: Dan Arnold
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Asset Custodian
Top Executive: Tom Nally
