Linsco by LPL Financial

More money.  More freedom.  More ownership.

Linsco is the standard for Employee (W2) Advisor independence.

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Welcome to a firm built for you.

Linsco is a modern employee (W2) advisor affiliation model that embraces the spirit of independence without all the responsibilities that come from running a stand-alone business.

Advisors like you can create and customize your financial practice, build value, own your client relationships, control your brand, and choose how you want to grow—all at the highest cash payout level in the employee model marketplace.

Enjoy these additional Linsco benefits:

  • Holistic transition services
  • Comprehensive field management
  • Dedicated staffing
  • Office space
  • Marketing support
  • Technology infrastructure
  • Access to LPL’s suite of business and growth solutions, including comprehensive high-net-worth capabilities and consulting for your clients

Hear from a Linsco Advisor

With LPL’s employee model, you can keep the service and support you want as a W2 advisor while gaining ownership of your book of business. 

Learn why the employee model is your perfect fit.

The Linsco Difference

With Linsco, you can build your business your way. Unlike other W2 advisor models, Linsco advisors operate their own brand and can evolve their financial practice without disrupting their clients’ experience.

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Book Ownership

As a Linsco advisor, your book is in your hands. LPL puts in writing that you own your client relationships and maintain the right to sell your business in the future. And if you do choose to leave, LPL won’t compete for your clients. 

Higher Payouts

You should be able to keep more of the money you earn – no strings attached. That’s why LPL has no mandatory deferred compensation or required growth hurdles. Instead, with our employee model, you’ll find a simple cash payout grid and the most competitive payouts in the employee advisor market, ranging from 50-70%.  

Greater Autonomy

You’re free to work remotely, join an existing office, or start a new office as an anchor tenant. And because LPL doesn’t have proprietary products or small household policies, you’re free to serve your clients without business conflicts that prevent you from providing clear wealth management advice. 

Linsco Resources

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Simplifying Your Advisor Transition

Learn how LPL is reducing the complexity, time, and workload for advisors transitioning their practice. 

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LPL’s Marketing Support 

Define and grow your brand with help from LPL’s marketing solutions, content, and consultants.

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LPL Advisor Paths

As an advisor, growing your financial practice means having a continuous commitment to learning and evolving. Read through actionable strategies and insights you can use to efficiently run your business, as well as the latest news and updates from LPL Financial.

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