Core Insights - A South Carolina-based team managing approximately $1.25 billion in client assets is transitioning from UBS to join LPL Financial, forming an independent practice named Ox Road Capital [1][2] - The team, which includes four principals and additional associates, primarily serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals, C-Suite executives, and medical professionals [3] - The decision to move was driven by a desire to build a lasting legacy and brand, as the team felt they had entered a new "season" in their business [3] Team Background - The team is based in Greenville, S.C., and has been together since 2016, with all members having spent their careers at UBS, except for one who had a prior stint at JPMorgan [2] - The team consists of Jeffrey Allen, Steve Armaly, Brian Blackburn, and Michael S. Lee, along with several associates [3] Transition to LPL Financial - The team conducted due diligence on potential partners and ultimately chose LPL's supported independent model, which offers greater autonomy compared to traditional employment structures [4][5] - LPL Financial's Strategic Wealth Services, launched in 2020, is designed for advisors exiting wirehouses or regional firms, particularly those managing over $200 million [5] Support from LPL Financial - LPL will provide various transitional services to the new team, including assistance with their exit from UBS, client onboarding, real estate search, technology integration, and brand development [6] - Additional support includes access to third-party CFO consultants, marketing strategists, tech support, and administrative assistance [6]