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finance1 year ago

LPL Financial's Acquisition of Atria Wealth Solutions: A Major Boost in Wealth Management

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. has announced its definitive purchase agreement to acquire Atria Wealth Solutions, Inc., a wealth management solutions holding company supporting approximately 2,400 advisors and 150 banks and credit unions with around $100 billion of brokerage and advisory assets. The acquisition is expected to be completed in mid-2025, subject to regulatory approval and other conditions. Atria will transition its brokerage and advisory assets to the LPL platform, and the agreement involves financial and legal advisors from both parties.

finance1 year ago

"Spot Bitcoin ETFs: Navigating Hype, Due Diligence, and Approval Timelines"

LPL Financial, a gatekeeper of over $1.4 trillion in assets, is cautious about adding new spot-Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to its platform, citing concerns about ETF closures and the need for a strong investment thesis. The company's head of wealth-management solutions, Rob Pettman, emphasized the importance of assessing how the new funds perform in the markets over the next three months before deciding which ones to offer to clients. With the recent approval of Bitcoin ETFs, the industry is closely monitoring their asset accumulation and trading performance, as well as the potential for closures if they fail to attract significant assets.