LPL Financial Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:LPLA)

LPL Investment Holdings, Inc. provides an integrated platform of brokerage and investment advisory services to independent financial advisors and financial advisors at financial institutions across the country, enabling them to successfully serve their retail investors with objective, conflict-free financial advice. In addition, it supports financial advisors with customized clearing, advisory platforms and technology solutions. The company's internal reporting is organized into three service channels; Independent Advisor Services, Institution Services and Custom Clearing Services, which are designed to enhance the services provided to its advisors and financial institutions. These service channels qualify as individual operating segments, but are aggregated and viewed as one single reportable segment. LPL is headquartered in Boston, MA.