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As the year draws to a close, lights twinkle in windows across our communities – each one telling a different story, celebrating different traditions, but all sharing in the warmth of the season. From our community to yours, we wish you moments of joy, peace, and connection as you celebrate with those who matter most.

From charitable donations to personalized keepsakes, #LPLAdvisors share their thoughtful approaches to holiday gifting. In this Barron's feature, Jessica McNamee, CLU®, CFP® and Bradley Stipp join other industry professionals in discussing how they strengthen client relationships during the season of giving. Swipe to discover more creative gift-giving strategies ➡️ Learn more at the link in our comments. 🔗

From executive leadership to tech innovation and industry insights, catch up on what made headlines this week ⬇️ • Big news: Rich Steinmeier is recognized among 20 leaders shaping wealth management in 2025 by Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/3BRzwN0 • CIO Kristie Edling-Day discusses the future of advisor tech with Julie Cooling of RIA Channel, sharing how we're helping advisors navigate AI and build efficient tech stacks: https://bit.ly/3ZPGsSK • Strategic move: Marc Cohen, elevated to Managing Director of Business Strategy and Innovation, joins the Management Committee to help shape the future of advisor affiliation. More from Barron's: https://bit.ly/4iBNq6F • Industry perspective: In InsuranceNewsNet, Joanna Kanakis examines why some insurers are stepping back from wealth management despite growing consumer demand and a projected $171T in global assets by 2028: https://bit.ly/4iNMjkj • Finding balance while scaling: Jeremy Holly shares three practical strategies for advisors to grow their practice while maintaining work-life harmony with VettaFi: https://bit.ly/4gLB1Lz

We're proud to announce the promotion of five outstanding leaders to Executive Vice President. Congratulations to Reed Eastley, Thomas Murphy, Casey Sabnis, Peter Vincent, and Kraleigh Woodford. Each has demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication to our mission of supporting financial professionals and their clients. Their commitment to excellence, mentorship, and living our values has helped shape our success and we're excited to see how their continued leadership will help drive our future growth and innovation. #WeAreLPL

Congratulations to Marc Cohen on his promotion to managing director, Business Strategy and Innovation! Since joining us in 2018, Marc has been instrumental in reimagining how we support advisors on their journey to independence.   From helping wirehouse advisors break away to developing innovative solutions for business owners, Marc's entrepreneurial spirit has shaped LPL's evolution. Now, as a member of our Management Committee, he'll lead our strategic growth while expanding how we serve and support advisors through innovative solutions.   "Marc is an entrepreneur by nature whose innovative thinking has helped reimagine the strategic evolution of our firm," said CEO Rich Steinmeier. Learn more at the link in our comments. 🔗

What happens when 400+ women advisors gather in Washington, D.C.? Pure magic. ✨ Join Beth Csengody, from our Advisor Diversity and Inclusion team, for an inside look at #LPLAchieve 2024. Three days that brought together woman advisors and rising stars in wealth management for connection, growth, and meaningful change. Watch as Beth takes you through the highlights of our flagship women's conference and see why Achieve continues to inspire year after year.

We're in Washington, D.C. this week for our women's leadership forum, #LPLAchieve! Get ready for real talk about growth, legacy, and what's next for women in wealth management. We'll hear from our own Jennifer Bowman, Kate Shackleton, Cheri Belski, and Nicole Nichols, plus negotiation expert Alexandra Carter, and advisors who are changing the game. Follow along here and on Instagram (@lpl_financial) for exclusive coverage and mainstage highlights.

Today is #GivingTuesday and we're turning one day into a season of impact. For our employees working virtually or at one of our campuses, there are countless ways to make a difference: volunteer events, community initiatives, or our LPL Day of Giving, where every donation—even as little as $5—helps create pathways to financial services careers in underserved communities. Through the #LPLFoundation's partnerships with organizations like Girls Who Invest, The American College of Financial Services, Greenwood Project, and CFP Board, we're building a more inclusive future for our industry—one act of service at a time: https://bit.ly/4giY54g

I’m excited to welcome Nate Saint Victor as executive vice president, deputy general counsel, and head of Advisory, Brokerage, and Commercial Legal to the Legal and Government Relations team! In this role, Nate and the team will continue building and upleveling the legal strategy for LPL’s brokerage and advisory platforms while effectively managing legal and regulatory requirements. With over 20 years of legal experience in the wealth management industry, Nate’s expertise will help us as we reimagine how Legal engages with our business partners and clients. Welcome to LPL Financial, Nate!

I am excited to welcome Renana Friedlich to LPL Financial as Executive Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer. Renana is a distinguished leader with a proven track record of pioneering security solutions in an increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape. We look forward to continuing our firm’s commitment to information security and resiliency under her leadership. https://bit.ly/4gi6Zit