We believe in objective financial advice and we advocate on issues impacting our advisors, their clients, and the financial services industry.
ADVOCATE
By engaging with legislators and regulators on both a state and federal level, we are able to directly shape the future of the financial services industry.
ENGAGE
Together we are making a difference. Our voices are being heard on important policies that affect the financial service industry.
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Recent Updates
02/07/2019
The LPL Government Relations team has launched the
LPL 50-State Network made up of LPL advisors and employees across the country. This grassroots network provides a local connection with policymakers in Washington, DC, as well as the states.
“At LPL, we are in a position to use our industry leadership to contribute to critical policy discussions that impact our independent advisors and investors,” said Peggy Ho, LPL Financial executive vice president and head of Government Relations. “With support and input from our national network of 16,000 financial advisors, we can help policymakers better understand the value of the work they do and nurture a conducive environment to be able to thrive as independent business owners by serving the needs of investors.”
Please
view this video for an overview of our program.
Who We Are
Our Government Relations team is dedicated to advancing LPL Financial’s interests with legislators and regulators in Washington, DC and the 50 states through advocacy and education. Through consistent engagement, and supported by the voice of the LPL Political Action Committee, we are able to position LPL as a recognized thought leader and valued resource on issues affecting the delivery of objective financial guidance and advice. With offices in Washington, DC, Boston, San Diego, Charlotte, and Cleveland, and by leveraging our 50-state network of financial advisors, we are well aligned to meet advisors' needs by addressing critical policy initiatives. “I am proud of the LPL team and their commitment to providing access to independent financial advice by supporting the growth of our businesses and the protection of our industry.”
-David Armstrong, president and co-founder, Monument Wealth Management “There is strength in numbers and if we support the LPL PAC, the LPL Government Relations team supports us by advocating on issues that impact our business and our industry.”
-Cary Wong, financial advisor in Spokane, WA “We appreciate the support of the LPL Government Relations team. I believe independent financial advice should be accessible to everyone and I am confident that working together we can ensure the financial success of our investors.”
-Ken Van Leeuwen, CFP, Managing Director / Founder, Van Leeuwen & Company |
