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Former Merrill Lynch Advisor Launches Practice with LPL Financial

LPL Financial LLC, the nation's largest independent broker-dealer, reported that financial advisor Peter Shunyia has joined the firm to launch his independent practice.

LPL Financial LLC, the nation’s largest independent broker-dealer, reported that financial advisor Peter Shunyia has joined the firm to launch his independent practice, Shunyia & Co. Private Wealth Advisors, in Troy, Michigan. Shunyia joins from Merrill Lynch and serves approximately $150 million in advisory and retirement plan assets.

Shunyia has 20 years of experience outlining financial strategies for his client base of high-net-worth individuals, physicians, retirees and business owners. Shunyia’s practice includes three office staff members, and he aligned with America Group Retirement Strategy Centers, a large enterprise that supports LPL-affiliated advisors.

LPL Financial provides service to approximately $1.1 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets as of June 30, 2021. The company supports more than 19,000 financial advisors, 800 institution-based investment programs, and 450 independent RIA firms nationwide.

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