LPL Financial LLC said Wednesday that financial advisors Kenneth Small and Natalie Jump, with $135 million in assets under management, have joined its broker/dealer and corporate registered investment advisor platforms from Securities America, which is one of Ladenburg Thalmann’s group of b/ds.
Small, with over 35 years in industry experience, specializes in financial planning for families transitioning from corporate jobs into retirement. Jump, who joined his team in the late 1990s as an administrative assistant, worked her way up to partner with Small as a licensed wealth advisor.
The move to LPL Financial is an initial step in Small’s succession plan. He will be working with Professional Wealth Advisors, an LPL wealth management team based in Downers Grove, Ill. “While I have no plans to slow down or stop working anytime soon, I need an exit strategy to support my clients’ futures and ensure continuation of service,” Small said. “Natalie and I will continue to work exclusively with our clients under the new partnership.” He cited LPL’s technology as contributing to his decision to join the firm.
Rich Steinmeier, LPL Financial managing director and divisional president, business development, said in the press statement that “it is important for financial advisors to create a thoughtful retirement plan to ensure the continuing care of their clients and so they are able to effectively monetize their practice.”
