Chicago, IL S La Salle St Office

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LPL Financial

Institution

Firm-wide stats for LPL Financial

Total advisors

22,842

Across 10,470 offices

Clients per advisor

86 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$399,489 Typical

HNW client ratio

34% Very High

About

LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser that delivers advisory and brokerage services through a network of investment adviser representatives to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies and other institutions. Its offerings include financial planning, wrap and model portfolio programs, third‑party asset management (TAMP) access, participant‑level retirement advice (IPA and OPA), and institutional platforms such as the Bank Wealth Program.

Advice and account management are provided primarily by IARs who may implement LPL Research model portfolios, third‑party subadvisors, or customized strategies on either a discretionary or non‑discretionary basis, with options spanning strategic and tactical allocations, direct indexing and alternative exposures. The brochure notes LPL’s use of machine‑learning and other advisor‑facing tools for operational and research support while stating those systems are not used to make investment decisions for clients.

What distinguishes LPL from many peers is the scale and breadth of its non‑advisory financial activities alongside its advisory platform—an affiliated insurance agency, a firm‑offered Secured Credit Account and credit‑card arrangements, and various recordkeeping and bank partnerships—combined with oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets and more than 22,800 advisors. The firm’s brochure also discloses multiple regulatory enforcement matters and indicates it does not advertise hypothetical performance in its materials.

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Expertise

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities

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Occupation focus

Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Location

231 S La Salle St # 13, 13th Floor

Chicago IL 60604

Advisors at this office

51

Advisors at this office

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Kristin M

Series 66

Chicago, IL

LPL Financial

Kristin Mc Laurin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Mesirow Financial, Inc. for 16 years and Ameriprise for 2 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios, with a notable scale of advisors and discretionary assets under management.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michael M

Series 63, Series 65

Chicago, IL

LPL Financial

Michael Megall is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, spanning from 2000 to 2025. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment services through a large network of advisors and utilizes various advisory models, including third-party subadvisors and customized strategies.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Joseph G

Series 66

Chicago, IL

LPL Financial

Joseph Griffin is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Chicago, IL, holding the Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Wintrust Wealth Management for three years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Clifton K

CFP®, Series 63

Chicago, IL

LPL Financial

Clifton Kirksey is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Chicago, IL, with 39 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2009, he spent 11 years with Waterstone Financial Group, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he has experience as a licensed agent in life, health, disability, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment services, incorporating model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Nicholas K

Series 66

Chicago, IL

LPL Financial

Nicholas Keyes is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wintrust Investments LLC, Quaker Houghton, and Fairhaven Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives using a range of investment strategies.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Joel R

ChFC®, Series 63

Chicago, IL

LPL Financial

Joel Rovner is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Chicago, IL, holding ChFC® and Series 63 designations with 48 years of industry experience. His prior work includes long tenures at New England Life and New England Securities, followed by positions at MetLife Securities Inc. and Mass Mutual Investors Services. He is also involved in non-variable insurance products related to life, health, and property and casualty insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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David S

CFP®, CFA®, Series 66

Chicago, IL

LPL Financial

David Steger is a CFP® and CFA® with 15 years of experience in the financial industry. He currently serves as a financial advisor at LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2020. His prior experience includes positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance, Metlife Securities, and New England Securities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Tracy S

Series 63, Series 66

Chicago, IL

LPL Financial

Tracy Schultz is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, she spent 29 years at Wayne Hummer Investments L.L.C. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining a broad suite of advisory and non-advisory financial services.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Brenda H

Series 63, Series 65

Chicago, IL

LPL Financial

Brenda Hafeman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, she spent 20 years at Wayne Hummer Investments. Outside of her advisory role, she has served as an organist for Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church since 1992. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jennifer M

Series 63, Series 66

Chicago, IL

LPL Financial

Jennifer Marlowe is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Chicago, IL, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She worked at Wayne Hummer Investments LLC for 20 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. Outside of her advisory role, she is a business owner of VMC3 LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michael H

Series 66

Chicago, IL

LPL Financial

Michael Harrison II is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wintrust Private Client and Wintrust Community Bank during a seven-year period. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers advisory services including financial planning, wrap and model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily by investment adviser representatives using a range of strategies and supporting technology.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Cesar S

Series 66

Chicago, IL

LPL Financial

Cesar Sison Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wayne Hummer Investments L.L.C., Focused Investments L.L.C., and Peoples Bank & Trust, each for over two decades. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services through a large network of advisors and provides a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Vincent F

Series 63, Series 66

Chicago, IL

LPL Financial

Vincent Fike is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Wintrust Investments, LLC and Grosvenor Capital Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Myra P

Series 66

Chicago, IL

LPL Financial

Myra Perez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wayne Hummer Investments from 2006 to 2025 before joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, offering financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Mark B

Series 66

Chicago, IL

LPL Financial

Mark Bianchi is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wayne Hummer Investments for 18 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with various investment strategies and technology tools.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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