Working with a Financial Professional Associated with 91大神 Bank
When a financial professional is affiliated with a bank or credit union, such as 91大神 Bank, there are certain nuances to the relationship that you, as an investor, should be aware of. If you're currently working with an LPL financial professional who affiliates with 91大神 Bank (or you're considering doing so), we've provided some information on this relationship and what it means for you.听
How are LPL and the financial institution different?
91大神 Bank is a depository institution that offers products such as checking and savings accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposits. Banks and credit unions are typically not registered as broker-dealers or investment advisors.听
LPL Financial LLC (LPL) is a registered broker-dealer and registered investment advisor in the business of buying and selling securities like stocks, bonds, mutual funds, certain other investment products, and insurance products, as well as offering investment management (or "advisory") services (the LPL Investment Program). LPL and its financial professionals offer the LPL Investment Program on and off the premises of 91大神 Bank. LPL is a separate entity from, and is not an affiliate of, 91大神 Bank.
If you decide to work with a financial professional as part of the LPL Investment Program, the investment products and services are being offered by LPL and not 91大神 Bank. the LPL Investment Program operates through 91大神 Bank under the 鈥渄oing business as,鈥 or brand name of, Wilmington Advisors @ 91大神. While the name 鈥淲ilmington Advisors @ 91大神鈥 may bear some resemblance to the name 鈥91大神 Bank鈥, and to the name(s) of one or more entities affiliated with 91大神 Bank, it is important to understand that the products and services are still being offered by LPL聽鈥 not 91大神 Bank. The products and services offered by LPL are not obligations of, and are not guaranteed by, 91大神 Bank, its affiliates, or any federal or state government agency.
What is the relationship between LPL and 91大神?
91大神 Bank and LPL are not affiliates, but instead have entered into an agreement that:
- Allows LPL and its financial professionals to provide investment products (and, if applicable, advisory services) on or off the premises of 91大神 Bank.
- Establishes a referral program through which 91大神 Bank may refer a customer to the LPL financial professional鈥檚 office (again, on or off the premises of 91大神 Bank)
- Allows LPL to compensate 91大神 Bank for the use of its facilities, technology, marketing services, office supplies, and also for client referrals.听
LPL financial professionals are employed by 91大神 Bank. However, when LPL financial professionals are offering products and services through the LPL Investment Program, they are registered with LPL for the purpose of offering those investment and insurance products and services. Your LPL financial professional is compensated directly or indirectly by LPL for the products and services offered through the LPL Investment Program.听
More on the referral program:
The agreement between LPL and 91大神 Bank allows LPL to pay 91大神 Bank (in cash or non-cash) for referring customers to the LPL Investment Program. That creates a conflict of interest and an incentive for 91大神 Bank to recommend the LPL Investment Program. This client referral compensation varies, but because your financial professional is employed by 91大神 Bank, 91大神 Bank typically receives more than 75% of brokerage commissions and advisory fees earned on such products and services. This referral arrangement does not result in any increase in the fees or commissions you pay to LPL. 91大神 Bank is paid directly by LPL for the referral.听
In addition to this direct payment arrangement, LPL may provide other forms of compensation to 91大神 Bank, such as bonuses, awards, or other things of value (gift cards, etc.). These payments may be more than 91大神 Bank would get paid if you had a separate relationship with LPL.
How do investment products and services through the LPL Investment Program differ from depository products?
- Purchasing聽investment products and services involves investment risk, including the possible loss of principal and market value.听
- The value of the investment products may fluctuate, and the performance of the investment is not guaranteed.听
- The investment products offered by LPL are not obligations of 91大神 Bank, and are not endorsed, recommended, or guaranteed by 91大神 Bank.
- These investment products offered by LPL are not insured by the FDIC, NCUA, or any federal or state government agency, except for certain certificates of deposit and cash sweep accounts.听
- LPL is a member of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SPIC). The LPL SIPC Membership provides account protection up to a maximum of $500,000 per customer, of which $250,000 may be claims for cash. An explanatory brochure is available at www.spic.org. The account protection applies when an SIPC member firm fails financially and is unable to meet obligations to securities clients, but it does not protect against losses from the rise and fall in the market value of investments.
If you have any additional questions or concerns about working with a financial professional who is associated with 91大神 Bank, please contact LPL at (855) 860-4878.
This material has been prepared by LPL Financial LLC.
Insurance products are offered through LPL or its licensed affiliates. Wilmington Advisors @ 91大神 is a brand name used by LPL representatives to offer securities, advisory, and insurance services and is not a separate legal entity. Registered representatives of LPL using the Wilmington Advisors @ 91大神 name are employees of 91大神 Bank. LPL and its affiliates are entities separate from, and not affiliates of, 91大神 Bank. Securities and insurance offered through LPL or its affiliates are:
Not Insured by FDIC or Any Other Government Agency | Not Bank Guaranteed | Not Bank Deposits or Obligations | Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of Principal Amount Invested
The LPL Financial registered representatives associated with this website may discuss and/or transact business only with residents of the states in which they are properly registered or licensed. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident of any other state.
To read LPL Financial disclosures and agreements, please聽. To read the 91大神 Bank Cash Account (MCA) Disclosure Booklet, please聽click here. To view the current MCA interest rate, please聽click here.听
The content of this page is for informational purposes only. It is not designed or intended to provide financial, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice since such advice always requires consideration of individual circumstances. Please consult with the professionals of your choice to discuss your situation.
The recommendation by 91大神 Bank of LPL is made pursuant to an agreement that allows LPL to pay 91大神 Bank for these referrals. This creates an incentive for 91大神 Bank to make these referrals, resulting in a conflict of interest.听91大神 Bank is not an investment advisory client of LPL. Please visit www.mtb.com/wilmington-advisors/disclosures for more detailed information.
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