CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisor Chris Albright of Astra Wealth Advisors has joined LPL Financial’s broker-dealer, RIA and custody platforms. He said he has approximately $192 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement savings* under management and comes to LPL from the Wells Fargo Financial Advisors Network.
With the move, Albright will work with current LPL-affiliated advisor Kimberly Santarsiero to strengthen his practice and expand services to clients. Santarsiero will now operate under the Astra brand.
“Astra Wealth Advisors is making a well thought out, conscious business decision for our clients and our company to continue to serve clients in the best and most efficient manner possible,” said Albright. “With the support of an additional advisor, an enhanced trading platform, streamlined technology and additional operational support, we are confident that our transition and acquisition will definitely enhance our clients’ experience with Astra Wealth Advisors.”
Based in Clarks Green, Pennsylvania, Albright has nearly 30 years of experience providing comprehensive investment planning and wealth management for high net worth families, businesses and institutions. “Our goal as financial professionals is to help clients plan for their financial security. Whether their goals are to build wealth through investments, fund a child’s college education, plan for a comfortable retirement, or protect their estate, we’re here to develop a roadmap to help clients work towards their goals and be smart financial decisions,” Albright said.
A driving force behind Albright’s decision to join LPL Financial is the company’s ongoing investments in technology. “LPL’s technology spend is a real differentiator,” said Albright. “It is evident that LPL is a fintech company that supports its advisors with personalized, innovative solutions that enable us to provide best-in-class services to our clients. As market compression…
