LPL Financial Ranked Third in J.D. Power and Associates 2010 U.S. Full Service Investor Satisfaction

April 6, 2011 - PRLog -- Clearwater, FL – 4/6/2011 –  Curtis Chambers of the Chambers Financial Group – an independent firm associated with LPL Financial, the independent broker-dealer – today announced that LPL Financial has been ranked third out of 12 leading financial services companies in the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 U.S. Full Service Investor Satisfaction StudySM.  The J.D. Power and Associates U.S. Full Service Investor Satisfaction Study measures investor satisfaction with full service investment firms across the country, and is released on an annual basis by J.D. Power and Associates, a global marketing and information company that represents the voice of the customer.

LPL Financial independent advisors also achieved highest and second highest scores, respectively, in the areas of investment performance and investment advisor.  The study measures overall investor satisfaction with full service investment firms in seven factors (in order of importance): investment advisor; investment performance; account information; account offerings; commissions and fees; website; and problem resolution.

Additionally, LPL Financial independent advisors achieved “Among the Best” (five out of five Power Circle Ratings) scores across the investment performance, investment advisor, and overall satisfaction categories of the study, as shown in the Power Circle ratings on JDPower.com.

Bill Dwyer, president of National Sales and Marketing at LPL Financial, said, “The recognition we have attained in this critical industry study this year is entirely due to the efforts of the financial advisors we serve, and we congratulate them.  We are particularly pleased with the distinction our advisors have achieved in the areas of Investment Performance Satisfaction and Investment Advisor Satisfaction.

“In our view, these results build on our positive recognition in the prior year’s study, and continue to demonstrate the overarching commitment of LPL Financial advisors to delivering unbiased and conflict-free financial advice of the highest caliber to households across their local communities.  We are proud to be an enabling partner for these advisors, and to provide them with the tools and services they require to be successful in serving their clients.”

Curtis Chambers is affiliated with LPL Financial and provides independent financial planning services, investment advice and asset management services to over 200 clients in the Clearwater area.

About the Chambers Financial Group

The Chambers Financial Group offers wealth management services in Clearwater, Florida. Curtis Chambers is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and has a MBA from Washington University in St Louis

About LPL Financial

LPL Financial is an independent broker-dealer with over 2,500 employees and offices in Boston, Charlotte, and San Diego.  LPL Financial and its affiliates offer proprietary technology, comprehensive clearing and compliance services, practice management programs and training, and independent research to over 12,000 independent financial advisors and financial advisors at financial institutions.  Additionally, the company supports over 4,000 financial advisors who are affiliated and licensed with insurance companies with customized clearing, advisory platforms and technology solutions.  For more information, please visit www.lpl.com.

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Curtis Chambers is the managing member of the Chambers Financial Group. The Chambers Financial Group offers wealth management services in Clearwater, Florida.
Curtis is a LPL Financial Planner.