LPL Financial Holdings (NASDAQ: LPLA), along with its subsidiaries LPL Financial LLC, has completed the acquisition of Altria Wealth Solutions, Inc. ("Altria"). Further, the company announced a change in its leadership with the termination of its existing president and chief executive officer and the appointment of a new CEO.
Details of Acquisition Pursued by LPLA
Atria Wealth Solutions, Inc., based in New York, boasts a network of almost 2,400 advisors and serves around 150 banks and credit unions, managing an impressive $100 billion in brokerage and advisory assets. Notably, brokerage accounts comprise nearly 80% of the firm's assets, with the rest in advisory holdings.
Per the acquisition announcement dated Feb. 13, 2024, LPLA expected onboarding and integration costs to be between $300 million and $350 million. Despite these expenses, the long-term financial projections are promising, with LPLA anticipating additional earnings of $140 million annually from the deal.
LPL Financial expects to meet or exceed its retention target of 80%. Altria will function as a wholly owned portfolio company through the onboarding of Altria advisors, which is anticipated to be completed in mid-2025.
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