Best of the Best 2023

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BROKER-DEALERS: 1,000 Advisors or More Chief Technology Officer of the Year

LPL FINANCIAL

Greg Gates

Greg Gates is Managing Director and Chief Technology & Information Officer for LPL Financial. In this role, Gates leads all aspects of information technology, and is responsible for delivering scalable solutions and market- leading platforms. His team drives innovation by initiating differentiated advisor, institutional and client experiences to provide value to scale. Gates oversees the technology infrastructures that best serve LPL’s nearly 22,000

financial professionals, approximately 1,100 institution-based investment programs, and 550 investment programs, representing over $1 trillion of brokerage and advisory assets.

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that LPL should work for advisors and enterprises, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, serving nearly 22,000 financial advisors, including advisors at approximately 1,100 enterprises and at approximately 550 registered investment advisor (“RIA”) firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-mediated model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial professional. At LPL, independence means that advisors and enterprise leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and enterprises, so they can take care of their clients.

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*NOTE: Company descriptions are effective as of the date of nomination submission (February – May 2023). For updated facts and figures since that timeframe, please contact the nominated company.

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