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| Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On January 5, 2026, Somesh Khanna was elected as a director of LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) by the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”), effective immediately. The Board has determined that Mr. Khanna is independent under applicable listing standards of the Nasdaq Stock Market.
Mr. Khanna will be entitled to a pro-rated annual service retainer under the Company’s non-employee director compensation policy (“Policy”), as described in the compensation section of the Company’s proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2025. He will be awarded cash and restricted shares of the Company’s common stock on February 1, 2026, in amounts determined under the Policy. The restricted shares will vest in full on May 13, 2026.
| Item 7.01 | Regulation FD Disclosure. |
A copy of the press release issued by the Company in connection with Mr. Khanna’s election is furnished with this Form 8-K and attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
| (d) | Exhibits |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated January 8, 2026 (“Somesh Khanna Elected to LPL Financial Board of Directors”) | |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). | |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| LPL FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Robert S. Hatfield III | |
| Name: | Robert S. Hatfield III | |
| Title: | Secretary | |
Dated: January 8, 2026
Exhibit 99.1
| LPL Public Relations
For Immediate Release |
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Somesh Khanna Elected to LPL Financial Board of Directors
SAN DIEGO – January 8, 2026 – LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA), a leading wealth management firm, today announced that Somesh Khanna has been elected to the company’s board of directors as an independent director.
Khanna currently serves as a senior advisor at McKinsey & Company and is the executive co-chair of Apexon, a technology services firm specializing in artificial intelligence, data and digital-first solutions. He also serves on the boards of KeyCorp and Persado.
Khanna brings more than three decades of leadership experience in consulting and financial services, with deep expertise in digital strategy, organizational transformation and productivity-enhancing initiatives. During his tenure at McKinsey & Company, which began in 1998, he co-led the global banking and securities practice, led McKinsey Digital for financial services globally and served as managing partner of the New York office. Earlier in his career, Khanna was CEO of a digital business at eCredit, focused on trade receivables securitization in partnership with J.P. Morgan.
“Somesh brings extensive experience to the LPL board that directly applies to the firm’s strong growth trajectory,” said Jim Putnam, chair of the LPL board of directors. “His expertise in digital transformation, AI and data-driven strategic planning will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and meet the evolving needs of financial advisors, institutions and their clients.”
“LPL plays a critical role in empowering financial professionals to help millions of Americans progress toward financial security,” added Khanna. “It’s a noble purpose and one that LPL has proven to lead across the industry. I’m honored to join the board and to lend my expertise in helping to drive the company’s continued success.”
Khanna holds a master’s degree in management from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, a postgraduate diploma in management from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta and a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology New Delhi.
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About LPL Financial
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace, LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.
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