Southport, NC Office
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LPL Financial
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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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Location
Southport NC
Advisors at this office
4
Advisors at this office
Michael M
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Southport, NC
LPL Financial
Michael Milazzo is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 41 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he spent 25 years at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of investment options, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.
Mark B
Series 66
Southport, NC
LPL Financial
Mark Brown is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Southport, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley from 2010 to 2013 and then from 2013 to 2026 served at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as a co-trustee for a fiduciary trust. 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 solutions, including model portfolio programs and third-party asset management, and supports its advisors with research tools and multiple platforms.
James F
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Southport, NC
LPL Financial
James Freisen is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2020. Prior to that, he held roles at Triton Financial Planning Group Inc. and SagePoint Financial, Inc. Freisen also provides tax planning services and non-variable insurance outside of his advisory role. 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 management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by various technology tools.
David V
Series 63, Series 65
Southport, NC
LPL Financial
David Vang is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Southport, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MML Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company for 14 years each before joining LPL Financial in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Highlander Financial Group and NCG Benefits, as well as business entities used 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 range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting its network of over 22,800 advisors with various operational and research tools.
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