LPL Financial has added a five-person team from Ameriprise Financial to its broker-dealer, RIA, and custodial platforms. The Santa Rosa, Calif.-based group, known as Apex Private Wealth Advisors, manages approximately $650 million in advisory, brokerage, and retirement plan assets. The team consists of financial advisors Brett Howard, Marco Rivera, Brooks Crissey, Henry DesJardins, and Ryan Mason.
Howard and DesJardins founded Apex Private Wealth Advisors in 2017. Apex offers a wide range of services, including tax and estate planning, retirement strategies, wealth preservation, charitable giving, and responsible investing.
LPL expands team with Apex advisors
The firm primarily serves 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. He added that their emphasis on personalized service has helped foster long-term relationships with clients.
The move to LPL was motivated by a desire for greater flexibility and access to enhanced resources. Rivera noted, “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.”
Howard also highlighted LPL’s technology platform as a key factor in the decision, saying: “We especially appreciate LPL’s integrated capabilities and systems that allow us to streamline our operations, enhance our client experience and focus on what matters most – delivering exceptional financial advice and service to clients.”
This latest recruitment is part of LPL Financial’s ongoing strategy to attract top-tier talent with substantial client assets, thereby strengthening its market position and service offerings for high-net-worth clients.
