LPL Financial (LPLA) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The 2026 Annual Meeting will be held on May 14, 2026, with stockholders of record as of March 16, 2026, eligible to vote on key proposals.

• Proxy materials are distributed electronically to promote sustainability, with printed copies available upon request.

• Stockholders may vote by internet, phone, mail, or in person, and are encouraged to RSVP if attending.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of 11 directors for one-year terms.

• Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for 2026.

• Advisory vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay).

• Amendments to the Charter: eliminate supermajority voting, provide officer exculpation, and remove the corporate opportunities provision.

• Board recommends voting FOR all proposals.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of 11 directors: 10 independent and the CEO.

• Board diversity: 27.3% female, 72.7% ethnically/racially diverse, average age 64, average tenure 10 years.

• Annual board and committee evaluations, director retirement at age 75, and proxy access for stockholders.

• Board committees: Audit and Risk, Nominating and Governance, Compensation; all members are independent.