Los Angeles, CA S Grand Ave Office

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LPL Financial

Institution

Firm-wide stats for LPL Financial

Total advisors

22,761

Across 10,463 offices

Clients per advisor

86 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$399,489 Typical

HNW client ratio

34% Very High

About

LPL Financial is an SEC‑registered investment adviser and broker‑dealer that serves individuals (including high‑net‑worth and non‑HNW clients), retirement plans and plan participants, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives (IARs). The firm offers financial planning, a variety of advisory programs (wrap, model and TAMP offerings), retirement plan consulting, 529 account management, and brokerage services, with program descriptions and client agreements provided through the IARs.

The firm provides both discretionary and non‑discretionary management across its programs and makes available model portfolios and research from LPL Research, third‑party subadvisors, and TAMP sponsors; LPL Research describes strategic (three‑ to five‑year) and tactical model approaches and supports diversified and alternative strategies. LPL also offers overlay portfolio management, direct indexing options, the Bank Wealth Program for institutional clients, and participant advice programs (IPA/OPA), and discloses use of technologies such as machine learning along with broad risk disclosures for many security types.

Compared with many peers, LPL’s brochure documents a substantial scope of non‑advisory product activity—an affiliated insurance agency (LPLIA) and continued insurance product sales by IARs, a collateralized lending program including LPL’s Secured Credit Account, and a credit‑card offering through a partner bank—alongside its advisory businesses. The brochure also discloses that LPL advertises performance results but does not present hypothetical performance, and it includes a summary of recent regulatory enforcement matters and remedial undertakings.

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Expertise

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

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Location

300 S Grand Ave

Los Angeles CA 90071

Advisors at this office

5

Advisors at this office

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Christine P

Series 63, Series 66

Los Angeles, CA

LPL Financial

Christine Prakash is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Los Angeles, CA. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at HSBC Securities, First Citizens Investor Services, and Wells Fargo Private Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, and utilizes research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Aaron H

Series 66, Series 63, Series 65

Los Angeles, CA

LPL Financial

Aaron Henry is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at BMO, Wells Fargo Bank, Arden Trust Company, and Union Bank. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Mustapha F

Series 66, Series 63

Los Angeles, CA

LPL Financial

Mustapha Fawal is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over a decade of experience in the financial industry. He specializes in delivering tailored advice and strategic financial plans that align with the unique goals and aspirations of his clients. Mustapha is committed to a client-centric approach, emphasizing transparency and personalized service to foster lasting relationships and support individuals in achieving financial security and confidence. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Mustapha focuses on impacting clients within his community and throughout the city. He is passionate about helping individuals identify what matters most to them and developing financial literacy among youth. He holds the professional designations of CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and he is fluent in both English and Spanish. Mustapha earned a High School Diploma from Eagle Rock High School. Outside of his professional work, Mustapha enjoys adventure sports, biking, bowling, camping, fishing, golfing, hiking, pickleball, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Wealth management
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Nishan P

Series 66

Los Angeles, CA

LPL Financial

Nishan Paranawitane is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Ameriprise, Comerica, and Wells Fargo. Paranawitane also serves as a Senior Private Banker at BMO Harris Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Junko N

Series 66

Los Angeles, CA

LPL Financial

Junko Nagai is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2023 and has concurrent experience at BancWest Investment Services and Bank of the West since 2011. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research and model portfolios, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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