LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, supporting more than 18,000 financial advisors, 800 institution-based investment programs and 450 independent RIA firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial advisor. At LPL, independence means that advisors have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run their perfect practice. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients. 

Headquartered in Beachwood, Ohio, Stratos has more than 250 affiliated LPL Financial wealth advisors in 87 offices located throughout the United States. Boasting an infrastructure of an additional 60 executive and support professionals, all of whom assist their advisors in the execution of services and solutions for their clients. Significant scale and national resources enable their advisors to deliver the highest caliber service, select among the industry’s broadest product platform and develop truly innovative solutions as they build long-term, personal client relationships on a local level.