LPL Adds Ex-Ameriprise Team Serving $650 Million in Assets
Financial advisers Brett Howard, CTFA, AAMS, APMA, CRPC; Marco Rivera, APMA; Brooks Crissey, CFP, APMA; Henry “Hank” DesJardins; and Ryan Mason have joined LPL Financial’s broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, and custodial platforms. They reported serving approximately $650 million in advisory, brokerage, and retirement plan assets, and join LPL from Ameriprise Financial.
Founded in 2017 by Howard and DesJardins, the Apex Private Wealth Advisors team has since expanded into a full-service ensemble practice that leverages the diverse backgrounds and knowledge of each adviser to provide clients with a comprehensive range of financial planning and investment management services. Based in Santa Rosa, Calif., the team specializes in tax planning, retirement planning, estate planning, wealth preservation, charitable giving, insurance and responsible investing for high-net-worth individuals, families and businesses.
“We’re a very close-knit group of friends who operate as a family, working together to help clients face their financial futures with confidence,” Howard said. “We’ve cultivated many meaningful relationships with clients by offering multigenerational wealth planning, white glove services, and high-touch experiences.”
Apex said the transition to LPL was motivated by the advisers’ quest for a partner that could offer advanced technology, operational efficiencies, and a more comprehensive range of resources to elevate their client service.
“As our practice continues to grow, we felt it was the right time to step away from the franchise model to have more freedom and control in how we operate,” Rivera said. “The move reflects our growth as an independent practice and our dedication to continually improving our ability to meet our clients’ needs with the latest tools, resources, and support. LPL Financial’s strong reputation and commitment to supporting independent advisors make it the ideal partner for us.”
Scott Posner, LPL executive vice president of business development, expressed LPL’s enthusiasm around working with Apex.
“At LPL, we are committed to providing our advisors with differentiated capabilities and service experiences so they can run efficient and productive businesses. We look forward to a long and successful partnership with the entire Apex team,” said Posner.
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. serves nearly 23,000 financial advisers, including advisers at more than 1,000 enterprises and 580 registered investment adviser firms nationwide. Headquartered in San Diego, its total advisory and brokerage assets totaled more than $1.5 trillion as of June 30, 2024.
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