LPL by the Numbers
An Industry Leader
1989
LPL was founded in 1989.
18K+
Financial professionals serviced
800+
Financial institution partners
Fortune 500
Ranked no. 466 on the Fortune 500 list1
#1 Independent Broker/Dealer
In the United States2
#1 Provider Of
3rd-party investment services to banks and credit unions3
#3 RIA Custodian
In the United States4
LPL Across America
LPL has home offices in Austin, Boston, Fort Mill, and San Diego and financial professionals located in all 50 states.
Service, Technology, and Protection
6M
Client accounts served
$1T
Brokerage and advisory client assets, serviced, or custodied
24/7
Access to your account information via our mobile app and portal
Investment Options To Address Your Needs
Zero Proprietary Products With Thousands of Investment Options
Access to a breadth of investment solutions—from mutual funds to bonds to alternative investments—and fee-based investment programs that your financial professional can leverage to craft your customized portfolio.
Data as of May 31, 2021
- Fortune 500 ranks U.S. companies based on a review of the prior year's total revenue and factors such as profits after taxes, year-end assets, and total stockholders' equity
- As reported by Financial Planning magazine, June 1996-2020, based on total revenue
- 2020/2021 Kehrer Bielan TPM Survey. Based on financial institution market share
- Cerulli Associates, 2019 U.S. RIA Marketplace Report
Sustainable Investing With LPL
Sustainable investing is investing with the intention of generating a positive ESG impact alongside a financial return. LPL supports the growth and development of sustainable investing practices by providing education, insights, research, and solutions.
157
Sustainable mutual fund options
75
Sustainable exchange-traded fund options
Protection You Can Rely On
$40M
Dedicated Annual Budget
We invest in cybersecurity and data privacy to keep you and your clients protected from cyberattacks.
800
Risk and compliance experts provide you with guidance and oversight
100
Cybersecurity experts to keep you and your clients protected
Giving Back to Our Communities
$1.7M
In charitable donations in 2020: The LPL Financial Foundation provides direct financial support to charitable organizations, offers matching gifts for LPL financial professional and employee contributions, and coordinates ongoing employee giving and volunteer activities.