LPL Financial Welcomes Advisor Christopher Ketchen to Linsco Channel

Company Overview - LPL Financial LLC has announced the addition of financial advisor Christopher Ketchen, CRPS®, to its employee advisor channel, Linsco by LPL Financial, where he will launch Katama Wealth Partners [1][6] - LPL Financial is recognized as one of the fastest-growing wealth management firms in the U.S., supporting over 28,000 financial advisors and managing approximately $1.8 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets for around 6 million Americans [7] Advisor Background - Christopher Ketchen has a career spanning since 1994, initially in the retirement plan sector, and has since expanded into comprehensive wealth management, focusing on families and corporate retirement plans [2] - Ketchen is joined by Senior Client Associate Courtney Poole, who is part of the management team at Katama Wealth Partners [2] Business Model and Strategy - Ketchen aims to operate with greater autonomy and evolve his business by joining LPL, which offers a platform that allows him to incorporate his values and focus on client relationships [3][4] - Linsco by LPL Financial is designed for advisors who seek independence while benefiting from personalized support, technology capabilities, and resources to enhance client service [4][5] Future Plans - Ketchen looks forward to collaborating with other Linsco advisors in the Boston office and is open to welcoming like-minded advisors to his practice [5] - The move to LPL provides Ketchen with increased flexibility to work with outside services, such as legal professionals and CPAs, enhancing the service offerings for his clients [5]