LPL Financial Holdings Inc. is a leading provider of comprehensive brokerage and investment advisory services in the United States. With a focus on aiding independent financial advisors and those working in financial advisor enterprises, the company offers a wide range of offerings, including variable and fixed annuities, mutual funds, equities, retirement and education savings plans, fixed income, insurance and alternative investments. Notably, the company provides an advisory platform spanning mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, stocks, bonds, certain option strategies and institutional money managers. LPL Financial Holdings Inc. also offers retirement solutions for commission and fee-based services, allowing advisors to provide brokerage services, consultation and advice to retirement plan sponsors. The company serves as a reliable partner for advisors looking to foster the growth of their practices, offering a suite of valuable services and tools, including investment analytics, portfolio modeling and proposal generation. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in San Diego, California, LPL Financial Holdings Inc. was formerly known as LPL Investment Holdings Inc. and rebranded in June 2012.