CALCULATORS & TOOLS
These financial calculators, available through the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), can help you evaluate your financial goals.
ARTICLES & VIDEOS
Knowledge is power, and LPL is here to help make you powerful in terms of your financial literacy and acumen. From insightful articles to educational videos, we offer a variety of resources to help you increase your financial intelligence. The more you know about finances, the more you can be in control of yours.
Financial Feedback Loop
Reasons to Work with a Financial Advisor
Even if you have the time and inclination to take on your own financial planning and investing, there are situations for which hiring a financial advisor may be a better option.
The LPL Advisor Difference
Cliché as it sounds, all financial advisors aren’t the same. Objectivity, experience, values, and access to LPL Financial’s vast resources are among the factors that we believe set LPL advisors apart.
What’s Your Idea of the “Best” Financial Advisor?
To determine if an LPL Financial advisor is the best financial advisor for you, think about what you need and then create a profile of your ideal advisor.
Deciphering Financial Certifications and Professional Designations
CFA. CFS. CPA. They’re just a few of the acronyms you’ll find behind advisors’ names. Learn what they mean and if and why they matter.
Questions to Ask a Prospective Advisor
To choose the best financial advisor, ask the right questions—and assess your comfort level with the advisor and his or her answers.