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LPL Financial Acquires Commonwealth Advisors Amid Competitive Talent War

5 reports, 3 independent Updated Jul 31
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What happened

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LPL Financial is acquiring Commonwealth advisors, a process that has been met with competitive recruitment efforts from firms like Osaic and Raymond James. LPL Financial reported record adjusted earnings per share for the second quarter, reaching $5.84, while stating that asset retention during the Commonwealth integration was in the mid-80s. Despite reports of advisors leaving or starting independent RIAs, LPL Financial maintained that it was on track to retain 90% of the nearly 3,000 advisors slated to join.

From investmentnews.com, Wealth Management, The Daily Upside

Why it matters

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The acquisition and subsequent recruitment drive position LPL Financial for stronger organic growth, as the firm reported a 39% increase in net income for the second quarter. The movement of advisors industry-wide has benefited LPL Financial, which maintains an industry-leading capture of advisers in motion. This activity highlights intense market competition for financial industry talent.

Various executive appointments and past employment details were reported for companies including Cetera Financial Group, Wealth.com, LPL Financial, and Morgan Stanley.

From investmentnews.com, Wealth Management

Who's involved

  • CommonwealthThe firm whose advisors are being acquired by LPL Financial.
  • LPL FinancialThe broker-dealer acquiring Commonwealth advisors and reporting record earnings.
  • Raymond JamesA competitor actively drawing Commonwealth advisors.
  • OsaicA wealth management firm competing with LPL Financial for Commonwealth advisors.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • OsaicSpeculative

    Osaic might see increased revenue from the transfer of personnel and business units from competitors.

  • LPL FinancialSpeculative

    LPL Financial could see increased operational costs related to the integration of Commonwealth and the competitive recruitment efforts.

How it developed

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  1. LPL Financial is gaining clients from competitors while operating under the backdrop of FED rate hikes.Sub-event
  2. LPL Financial filed claims against former Raymond James advisors, including advisor Robertson.Sub-event
  3. Midwest Financial Group and &Partners moved former Commonwealth advisors to Osaic and other firms.Sub-event
  4. Osaic provided investment resources to Millenia, while LPL joined Millenia, and Cetera recruited from Commonwealth.Sub-event
  5. Cetera Financial Group is targeting Commonwealth advisors through competitive recruitment efforts, which is managed by Genstar Capital.Sub-event
  6. Commonwealth Financial Network sold to LPL. Kestra Financial was hired by LPL and recruited from Commonwealth and Raymond James.Sub-event
  7. Payne Financial Consultants, led by David Payne, joined Osaic after moving from LPL Financial.Sub-event
  8. Coastal Wealth Management Group joined LPL Financial from Osaic on August 7, 2025.Sub-event
Show 3 earlier steps
  1. LPL Financial acquisition of Commonwealth advisors amid competitive market pressures.1 source
  2. Former Wells Fargo CEO John Alexander launches &Partners after Commonwealth lost advisors.1 source
  3. Commonwealth of England is being sold to LPL.

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Coverage

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  • investmentnews.com
  • Wealth ManagementKestra, Raymond James Are Early Leaders in Drawing Commonwealth Advisors You can find original article here Wealthmanagement. Subscribe to our free daily Wealthmanagement newsletter. Kestra Financial
  • Wealth Management&Partners Nabs $84M Commonwealth Advisor in South Carolina You can find original article here Wealthmanagement. Subscribe to our free daily Wealthmanagement newsletter. &Partners, a St. Louis-based h
  • The Daily UpsideLPL’s Stock Price Sinks as Commonwealth Deal Closes If transitioning advisors were graded, LPL Financial would get an A-minus. Company CEO Rich Steinmeier told journalists late last week that the fir
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