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Another RIA whisperer, Julian Lopez, has left Schwab Advisor Services after 24 years to join LPL, which he sees as more advisor-focused and 'entrepreneurial'

The Houston executive, like Kelly Smith in Chicago, was considered a key service talent for RIAs though Lopez says his circumstances differ.

Author Oisin Breen February 23, 2023 at 8:14 AM
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Julian Lopez: I'm close to Kelly [Smith].We worked together.
Brooke Southall and Keith Girard contributed to the editing of this article.


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