Largest independent broker-dealer serving U.S. financial advisors. LPL Financial Holdings Inc., commonly known as LPL Financial, is the largest independent broker-dealer in the United States. Founded in 1989, LPL is headquartered in San Diego and maintains major offices in Boston, Fort Mill, and Austin. The company supports more than 29,000 financial advisors and serves over 7 million investor households nationwide. LPL provides a wide range of services, including brokerage, advisory, custodial, practice management, compliance, and technology platforms to help advisors deliver better outcomes for their clients. The company boasts approximately $1.9 trillion in advisory and brokerage assets under custody or service. With an estimated workforce of around 9,000 employees, LPL leverages strong institutional resources to support advisors and clients across the country.