LPL Financial Adds $180M Gibson Financial Group with Two New Advisors
LPL Financial has onboarded advisors Kelly Lawrence and Vin Sbano to form the Gibson Financial Group under its Linsco platform, bringing in approximately $180 million in client assets from B. Riley Wealth Management. The move extends LPL’s advisor base and leverages its self-clearing structure for future partner expansion.
1. Gibson Financial Group Joins LPL
LPL Financial has welcomed advisors Kelly Lawrence and Vin Sbano to its Linsco platform as the newly formed Gibson Financial Group, bringing approximately $180 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets from B. Riley Wealth Management.
2. Transition Motivations
The team cited LPL’s scale, technology resources and self-clearing structure as key factors in seeking greater independence and operational stability following professional transitions.
3. Strategic Impact
Adding the $180 million asset base and two senior advisors expands LPL’s network of over 32,000 advisors, supporting incremental fee revenue and demonstrating ongoing recruitment momentum.
4. Growth and Support Framework
LPL’s training program aims to facilitate future junior partner additions within Gibson Financial Group, reinforcing the firm’s model of combining entrepreneurial advisor practices with institutional-grade infrastructure.