Our Registered Investment Adviser
Our practice provides investment advisory services through LPL Financial (LPL), a registered investment adviser (RIA). In its role as our RIA, LPL supports advisory programs, investment platforms, supervision, and resources that help us provide investment advice and financial planning guidance to clients.
This support helps us focus on understanding your goals, evaluating your options, and providing recommendations based on your needs, time horizon, risk tolerance, and overall financial life.
How Advisory Resources Support You
Advisory services are designed to help clients receive ongoing guidance, not just one-time investment recommendations. Depending on your needs, this may include financial planning conversations, portfolio reviews, investment recommendations, and ongoing adjustments as your circumstances change.
Through LPL and the Commonwealth resources available to us, we have access to research, planning tools, technology, educational resources, and operational support that help us serve you more effectively.
Our Approach to Advice
Our work begins with understanding what matters most to you. We consider your goals, income needs, family circumstances, time horizon, risk tolerance, and other important factors before making recommendations.
As your financial life changes, we can help you revisit your plan, review your investment approach, and consider whether updates may be appropriate.
About Commonwealth
Commonwealth has long been known for its advisor-focused culture, service, and support designed to help financial professionals serve their clients with care and attention.
Commonwealth resources continue to support the work we do on your behalf, while LPL Financial is the registered investment adviser that supports our advisory business.
Commonwealth’s historical JD Power recognition
As an independent broker dealer before transitioning to LPL Financial in November 2026, Commonwealth Financial Network earned the highest score among independent advisors in the JD Power U.S. Financial Advisor Satisfaction Study for 13 consecutive years.
Today, Commonwealth is a trade name of LPL Financial. The recognition referenced here was awarded to the former Commonwealth business and is not a current award or ranking of LPL Financial or the Commonwealth trade name.
Commonwealth received the highest score among independent advisors in the JD Power 2010, 2012–2014, and 2018–2026 U.S. Financial Advisor Satisfaction Studies. Presented on July 9, 2026, for December 2025 to April 2026, it is based on responses from 4,503 advisors employed by or affiliated with the firms included in the study. Not indicative of the firm’s future performance. Your experience may vary. Study is independently conducted, and the participating firms do not pay to participate. Use of study results in promotional materials is subject to a license fee. Visit jdpower.com/awards for more details.
Questions?
We’d be glad to answer any questions about our advisory services, Commonwealth, LPL Financial, or how these resources support the work we do on your behalf.