Los Angeles, CA Office

Charles Bachtell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc., GBS Financial Corp., and First Montauk Securities Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President and Managing Partner of the Academy of California Examinations, which provides financial services licensing exam preparation. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Michael Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SPC and Sigma Financial Corporation, each for nine years, and he has operated Michael Johnson & Co LLC, a tax preparation and bookkeeping business, since 2012. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of strategies and operational tools.

Lee Gonzalez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Los Angeles, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience, including ten years with LPL Financial since 2016. 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, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Matthew Franco is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2016, with prior experience at Bank of America, Merrill, and Island Prime/C-Level. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and oversight of substantial discretionary assets.

Kerry Moy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Western International Securities, Morgan Stanley, and Merrill. Moy is also involved in private investment-related business entities. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive resources and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Trevor Johnson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously with Cetera and Technology Credit Union. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a co-trustee of a family trust. 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 variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced advisor tools and a broad range of financial activities.

Chadwick Goldberg is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Armey, Bushey and Associates Wealth Management and has a varied background including roles at Amazon and Graphiq Inc. He has also been involved with Venice Music. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants. The firm offers a range of investment and financial planning services supported by model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology tools.

Mathew Watt is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial and its predecessor entities since 2006, with prior roles including positions at Waddell & Reed and Thrivent Investment Management. Watt also operates Mathew Watt Financial Planning Services as a separate business entity. 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 variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset management, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Cole Teague is a Series 66-registered advisor at LPL Financial in Los Angeles, CA, with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at TeamViewer and Ripple Street, as well as a position with the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture, and Sport. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.