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Key Tax Policy Differences: House vs. Senate Finance Bills
As lawmakers shape the next chapter of U.S. tax policy, notable differences have emerged between the House and Senate Finance Committee proposals. Financial professionals and investors should be aware of several key distinctions that could influence long-term planning:
FORBES RECOGNIZES DAN ROMERO AS A BEST-IN-STATE WEALTH ADVISOR
[Orange, CA] — [April 2025] – Daniel S. Romero, CFP® an independent LPL Financial advisor in Orange, CA has been recognized in this year’s list of the Forbes/SHOOK Best-in-State Wealth Advisors for his track record of success in the financial services industry....
ROTH and Traditional IRAs – Strategies for Building Your Retirement in 2025
Retirement savers understand the importance of being proactive. Having healthy retirement savings can help you live comfortably in your later years. As stewards of our clients' wealth, we take great satisfaction in helping them prepare for retirement. We also enjoy...
Understanding the SECURE Act’s Impact on IRAs Left to Trusts
In 2019, the SECURE Act introduced significant changes to retirement accounts, and in 2022, the IRS provided proposed regulations that surprised many financial professionals. Now, in 2024, the IRS has finalized these rules, and they have a big impact on how IRAs left...
Research
Weekly Market Commentary | Seeds of Opportunity: The Case for Agriculture Investments | May 26, 2026
Printer Friendly Version Commodity market trends: Commodity markets have been on an impressive, and volatile, run so far this decade, with leadership oscillating between energy and precious metals. Not surprising, after commodities’ “Lost Decade” of the 2010s, given the asset class tends to move in long capital cycles. Shift to Agriculture: LPL Research has written…
Weekly Market Performance | May 22, 2026
LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of May 18, 2026, highlights tech earnings, economic data, and the Treasury Quarterly Refunding Announcement.
Why AI Efficiency May Boost Labor Demand
LPL Research highlights how AI is changing work, not eliminating it, with productivity gains increasing labor demand in a shifting economy.
What Risks Could Test the Upbeat Market Narrative?
LPL Research discusses risks to the consensus — from inflation, AI spending shifts, and rates — that could challenge the strong earnings market narrative.