LPL nabs $300 million firm from Cetera Financial

LPL nabs $300 million firm from Cetera Financial
Bellingham, Wash.-based Multop Financial founder cites technology and back-office support as drivers behind the move
SEP 17, 2018

LPL Financial has recruited a $300 million advisory firm from Cetera Financial Group. Multop Financial, based in Bellingham, Wash., was founded in 1976 by Air Force veteran Phillip Multop. Today, the firm includes three financial advisers, three certified public accountants, and a six-member support staff. In a prepared statement, Mr. Multop said the decision to switch broker-dealers was driven by LPL's technology and back-office support, among other things. "In today's environment, partnering with a steadfast and proven leader such as LPL enables us to support our clients over the long term," he said in a statement. "In addition, our firm's philosophy directly echoes that of LPL. We are 100% committed to our clients' growth, passionate about their success and are exceedingly proud to be their partner."

Latest News

Advisor moves: LPL welcomes $750M Osaic team, Raymond James recruits Wells Fargo duo in New York
Advisor moves: LPL welcomes $750M Osaic team, Raymond James recruits Wells Fargo duo in New York

Elsewhere in Utah, Raymond James also welcomed another experienced advisor from D.A. Davidson.

UBS loses arbitration battle in fiduciary fight over foundation funds
UBS loses arbitration battle in fiduciary fight over foundation funds

A federal appeals court says UBS can’t force arbitration in a trustee lawsuit over alleged fiduciary breaches involving millions in charitable assets.

RIA moves: NorthRock adds $800M Parkside Advisors, NFP acquires Levine Group in Tennessee
RIA moves: NorthRock adds $800M Parkside Advisors, NFP acquires Levine Group in Tennessee

NorthRock Partners' second deal of 2025 expands its Bay Area presence with a planning practice for tech professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners.

Three easy ways to boost your firm’s impact this summer
Three easy ways to boost your firm’s impact this summer

Rather than big projects and ambitious revamps, a few small but consequential tweaks could make all the difference while still leaving time for well-deserved days off.

Hightower taps Osaic alum Scott Hadley as first chief advisory officer, expands C-suite
Hightower taps Osaic alum Scott Hadley as first chief advisory officer, expands C-suite

Hadley, whose time at Goldman included working with newly appointed CEO Larry Restieri, will lead the firm's efforts at advisor engagement, growth initiatives, and practice management support.

SPONSORED How advisors can build for high-net-worth complexity

Orion's Tom Wilson on delivering coordinated, high-touch service in a world where returns alone no longer set you apart.

SPONSORED RILAs bring stability, growth during volatile markets

Barely a decade old, registered index-linked annuities have quickly surged in popularity, thanks to their unique blend of protection and growth potential—an appealing option for investors looking to chart a steadier course through today's choppy market waters, says Myles Lambert, Brighthouse Financial.