San Francisco, CA Gold St Office

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LPL Financial

Institution

Firm-wide stats for LPL Financial

Total advisors

25,460

Across 11,249 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

48 Gold St, 1st Floor

San Francisco CA 94133

Advisors at this office

7

Advisors at this office

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Michael V

Series 66

San Francisco, CA

LPL Financial

Michael Velzo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Francisco, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2015. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

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

Series 63, Series 66

San Francisco, CA

LPL Financial

Graham Green is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with LPL Financial since 2010, following a year at Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Green also sells health insurance as part of his business activities. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting its advisors with research 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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William V

Series 63, Series 66

San Francisco, CA

LPL Financial

William Vlahos is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2015 to 2019. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a non-variable insurance producer with JSF Insurance Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions, offering a range of financial planning and investment management solutions including model portfolios 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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Christopher O

Series 63, Series 65

San Francisco, CA

LPL Financial

Christopher Owen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 16 years of industry experience, all with LPL Financial since 2010. Owen is also the owner and broker of JSF Benefits Inc., an insurance agency focused on group and individual life, health, and disability insurance. 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, 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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Elaine Y

Series 63, Series 66

San Francisco, CA

LPL Financial

Elaine Yu is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2010 and has prior experience at Graham Green. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of over 22,800 advisors and extensive asset management capabilities.

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

Series 63, Series 65

San Francisco, CA

LPL Financial

Louise Fung is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2010 and has also been associated with Jackson Square Financial since 2009. 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 variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, 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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Ryan S

Series 63, Series 65

San Francisco, CA

LPL Financial

Ryan Sittauer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Francisco, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in multiple insurance-related businesses and serves as an owner and broker in insurance agencies. 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various asset classes.

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