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LPL Financial Reports Monthly Activity for May 2026

LPL Financial Reports Strong Asset Growth and Increased Advisory Asset Share for May 2026

By Ajmal Hussain
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LPL Financial Holdings Inc. reported significant monthly asset growth for May 2026, with total client assets reaching $2.55 trillion, a 3.1% increase from April. Advisory assets rose as a percentage of total assets to 60.2%, showing strong growth in advisory services. Organic net new assets for May totaled $8.8 billion, indicating robust inflows and a healthy growth rate. The report highlights positive net buying activity despite a slight decline in client cash balances.

LPL Financial Reports Monthly Activity for May 2026
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Key Points

  • Total client assets increased by $76.9 billion (3.1%) month-over-month, reaching $2.55 trillion.
  • Advisory assets grew to 60.2% of total assets, up from 55.1% a year ago, reflecting a shift toward advisory services.
  • Organic net new assets were $8.8 billion in May, demonstrating strong client inflows and a 4.3% annualized growth rate.

SAN DIEGO, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) (the “Company”) today released its monthly activity report for May 2026.

Total client assets at the end of May were $2.55 trillion, an increase of $76.9 billion, or 3.1%, compared to the end of April. Advisory assets as a percentage of total assets increased to 60.2%, up from 55.1% a year ago.

Total organic net new assets (“NNA”) for May were $8.8 billion, translating to a 4.3% annualized growth rate.

Total client cash balances at the end of May were $54.8 billion, a decrease of $0.6 billion compared to the end of April. Net buying in May was $13.7 billion.

(End of period $ in billions, unless noted)

MayAprilChangeMayChange20262026M/M2025Y/YClient Assets     Advisory1,537.31,482.73.7%1,021.650.5%Brokerage1,017.3995.02.2%832.922.1%Total Client Assets2,554.62,477.73.1%1,854.537.8%      Organic NNA     Advisory11.06.0n/m8.3n/mBrokerage(2.2)(3.0)n/m(1.8)n/mTotal Organic NNA8.83.1n/m6.5n/m      Acquired NNA     Advisory0.00.0n/m0.0n/mBrokerage0.00.0n/m0.0n/mTotal Acquired NNA0.00.0n/m0.0n/m      Total NNA     Advisory11.06.0n/m8.3n/mBrokerage(2.2)(3.0)n/m(1.8)n/mTotal NNA8.83.1n/m6.5n/m      Net brokerage to advisory conversions2.12.2n/m2.2n/m      Client Cash Balances     Insured cash account sweep37.037.6(1.6%)33.410.8%Deposit cash account sweep14.814.70.7%10.639.6%Total Bank Sweep51.952.3(0.8%)44.018.0%Money market sweep1.21.3(7.7%)3.9(69.2%)Total Client Cash Sweep Held by Third Parties53.153.6(0.9%)47.910.9%Client cash account1.81.9(5.3%)1.338.5%Total Client Cash Balances54.855.5(1.3%)49.211.4%      Net buy (sell) activity13.712.9n/m13.5n/m            Market Drivers     S&P 500 Index (end of period)7,5807,2095.1%5,91228.2%Russell 2000 Index (end of period)2,9192,8004.3%2,06641.3%Fed Funds daily effective rate (average bps)363364(0.3%)433(16.2%)      

For additional information regarding these and other Company business metrics, please refer to the Company’s most recent earnings announcement, which is available in the quarterly results section of investor.lpl.com.

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About LPL Financial

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace, LPL supports more than 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial LLC (“LPL Financial”) and LPL Enterprise, LLC (“LPL Enterprise”), both registered investment advisers and broker-dealers. Members FINRA/SIPC.

Throughout this communication, the terms “financial advisors” and “advisors” are used to refer to registered representatives and/or investment advisor representatives affiliated with LPL Financial or LPL Enterprise.

We routinely disclose information that may be important to shareholders in the “Investor Relations” or “Press Releases” section of our website.


Risks

  • Decline in client cash balances by $0.6 billion may signal liquidity concerns or shifts in allocation.
  • Net brokerage assets saw a decrease, possibly indicating shifts away from brokerage accounts.
  • Market volatility, as seen in indices and Federal Funds rate changes, could impact investment performance and client behavior.

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