Huntington Beach, CA 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

Huntington Beach CA

Advisors at this office

6

Advisors at this office

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Thomas C

Series 63, Series 65

Huntington Beach, CA

LPL Financial

Thomas Chau is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Huntington Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include two decades at Western International Securities and five years at UBS Financial Services. Chau is also involved with Chau and Associates Asset Management Inc., which operates as a business entity for tax and investment purposes. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, 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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Scott F

Series 63, Series 66

Huntington Beach, CA

LPL Financial

Scott Frunzi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, Rothman's NY, and Endeavor Global. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by advisor-facing tools and a broad suite of financial products.

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

Series 66

Huntington Beach, CA

LPL Financial

Michael Gennawey is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has held roles at Merrill, Cuso Financial Services, and Credit Union of Southern California. He volunteers teaching financial literacy to grade school children through Junior Achievement of Orange County. 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 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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Daniel H

Series 63, Series 65

Huntington Beach, CA

LPL Financial

Daniel Hazard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 1999, with a 13-year tenure at Western International Securities, Inc. in between. Outside of his advisory role, Hazard serves on the board of the Orange County Bicycle Coalition, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a large network of investment adviser representatives serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and institutional platforms, utilizing diverse investment strategies and operational tools.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Huntington Beach, CA

LPL Financial

Andrew Anderson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wedbush Morgan Securities for 14 years and First Wall Street Corp. for seven years. He is also involved in fiduciary activities through Wilson Co Op. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering a wide range of investment solutions and operational support across a large network of advisors.

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

Series 65

Huntington Beach, CA

LPL Financial

Brittany Farrell is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, bringing six years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms including Western International Securities, Inc. and Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with CPS Insurance in a non-variable insurance capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and custom strategies, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

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