LPL Financial has acquired Charton Financial Group, which will join the firm’s broker-dealer and corporate registered investment adviser platforms.
Edward Charton, a principal of Charton Financial Group, joined the firm from FMS Financial Partners, an affiliate of Kestra Financial Partners.
Rich Steinmeier, LPL Financial managing director and divisional president, business development, said, “We welcome Charton Financial Group, a firm with a breadth of experience and a desire to tap into the full potential that exists for their business. There is more demand than ever for financial advice, and by expanding upon the services and support they can offer, they are able to reach clients across the full spectrum of wealth management. We look forward to connecting the team to the technology, tools and specialized resources that will help them grow in the ways that matter most to them and their clients.”
