LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisors James Sheehan CFP, CPWA, and Shawn Tighe CFP, have joined LPL Financials broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms. They become the 30 team to join LPL Strategic Wealth Services, the firms modern supported independent solution that enables advisors to grow their business according to their vision. The advisors reported having served approximately $450 million in advisory and brokerage assets*, and they join LPL from Raymond James.Sheehan is a veteran of the financial services industry with more than 25 years of experience. Hes also a decorated U.S. Marine Corps veteran, serving since 1993, holding the rank of Major. His passion for both careers is

LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisors James Sheehan CFP, CPWA, and Shawn Tighe CFP, have joined LPL Financials broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms. They become the 30 team to join LPL Strategic Wealth Services, the firms modern supported independent solution that enables advisors to grow their business according to their vision. The advisors reported having served approximately $450 million in advisory and brokerage assets*, and they join LPL from Raymond James. Sheehan is a veteran of the financial services industry with more than 25 years of experience. Hes also a decorated U.S. Marine Corps veteran, serving since 1993, holding the rank of Major. His passion for both careers is fueled by the joy he gets from helping people. Known for his consistency and attention to detail, Sheehan has significant experience in retirement income planning, estate and charitable planning, tax planning, education planning, asset management and liability management.
Tighe joined the industry in 2013 and has an extensive knowledge of market conditions. His focus is to help clients with personalized investment management, retirement planning and generational wealth transfer. He also has experience working with business owners and brings a unique perspective, having observed his own family’s business from a young age.
“Shawn and I work well together combining our intellectual capital,” Sheehan said. “We share conservative investment values and a financial planning background, along with a commitment to service. It is our mission every day to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients by helping them work toward financial security and more confidence.”
The advisors specialize in serving the financial needs of corporate executives and energy industry professionals, with the bulk of their clientele at ExxonMobil. They are guided by six core principles: trust, integrity, stability, stewardship, service and communication.
Looking to enhance their practice, elevate service experiences and become more of a family office, Sheehan Wealth Partners chose to move to LPL.
“After considering all available options, we concluded that the needs of our clients and firm would be best served by partnering with LPL Financial,” Sheehan said. “Ultimately, we want to provide more services to our clients and we believe LPL will enable us to grow our team and deliver more experiences and enhance how we do business. We also appreciate LPL’s integrated technology and open architecture, along with access to better planning tools and client reporting.”

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LPL Financial LLC, a leader in the wealth management industry, announces the appointment of Tom Gannon as executive vice president and chief advocacy officer. Gannon, who brings more than 25 years of extensive experience in government relations across various financial services companies to LPL, will report to Althea Brown, chief legal officer, and will oversee an established team of policy analysts and lobbyists. In his new role, Gannon will spearhead LPLs government relations efforts at federal, state and local levels and lead the firms political action committee (PAC) and the LPL 50 State Advocacy Network. He will work closely with policymakers and regulators as well as industry and trade groups, representing LPL advisors and the LPL business to foster alignment with the companys enduring purpose - empowering advisors to deliver high quality and personalized advice to all who need it. "As one of the fastest growing companies in wealth management serving independent financial advisors, LPL is committed to serving as a voice and advocate for our clients and employees," said Brown. "Tom brings broad, relevant experience and proven leadership that will help us advance the service we provide for our advisors, institutions and the investors they serve." LPLs Government Relations program leverages a cross-country network of advisors to collectively advocate on the issues that matter most in the industry. The program, first established in 2010 with the formation of the LPL PAC, has steadily built a reputation for empowering advisors to influence public policy that impacts their ability to deliver financial advice. LPLs Government Relations function focuses on advocating for thoughtful policies that ensure all Americans have access to personalized financial advice, and that our advisors can choose the model that works best for them, including models that allow individuals to be small business owners and entrepreneurs. Prior to joining LPL, Gannon served as the chief government relations officer at H&R Block, where he spent four years leading their government relations initiatives. Prior to that he led the government relations team at Mastercard for 11 years. He began his career as a legislative aide, which paved the way for subsequent roles leading state and federal lobbyists, representing a trade association focused on credit unions, and managing grassroots campaigning and PAC fundraising efforts. Gannon holds a bachelors degree in political science from Canisius College and a masters in business administration from Johns Hopkins University. He will be based out of LPLs Washington, D.C., office. About LPL Financial LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that LPL should work for advisors and institutions, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, serving more than 23,000 financial advisors, including advisors at approximately 1,000 institutions and at approximately 580 registered investment advisor firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-mediated model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial professional. At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients. Securities and Advisory services offered through LPL Financial LLC ("LPL Financial"), a registered investment advisor. Member FINRA/SIPC. LPL Financial and its affiliated companies provide financial services only from the United States. Throughout this communication, the terms "financial advisors" and "advisors" are used to refer to registered representatives and/or investment advisor representatives affiliated with LPL Financial.

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Tom is currently the Board Member at Canadian American Business Council since January 2023 and the Chief Government Relations Officer at H&R Block. Prior to these roles, he was the Vice President of Public Policy at Mastercard from June 2010 to December 2021. Before that, he served as a Senior Legislative Representative at Credit Union National Association from 2004 to 2010 and as a Legislative Assistant at American Hotel & Lodging Association from January 2000 to June 2004. Additionally, he worked as a Legislative Aide at the U.S. House of Representatives from 1999 to 2000. Tom holds an MBA from The Johns Hopkins University (2008 - 2010) and a B.A. in Political Science and Urban Studies from Canisius University (1995 - 1999).

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- Devona is a Managing Principal at Acequia Investment Group since June 2017. Prior to this, she held various roles at Morgan Stanley from May 2008 to June 2017, including Portfolio Manager, Associate Vice President, and Financial Advisor. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of New Mexico.

- Dustin has held various roles in the finance industry, starting as an Account Vice President at UBS from March 2012 to September 2015.
- He then became a Managing Director in Portfolio Manager at First Republic Private Wealth Management from September 2015 to July 2023.
- Following this, he transitioned to a Managing Director and Wealth Advisor at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management at J.P. Morgan from July 2023 to June 2024.
- Currently, he serves as a Managing Partner at Highway One Capital, a position he assumed in June 2024.
- Dustin earned his BA in Business from the University of Southern California in 1991.

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