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LPL Welcomes Tom Madigan to the Thimble Island Private Wealth Team
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisor Tom Madigan, CEPA®, has joined LPL Financial’s
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[{"type":"text","content":"SAN DIEGO, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisor Tom Madigan, CEPA®, has joined LPL Financial’s broker-dealer, Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) and custodial platforms, aligned with Thimble Island Private Wealth, an existing firm supported by LPL Strategic Wealth (SW). He reported serving approximately $300 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement assets* and joins LPL from UBS. Based outside New Haven, Conn. in Branford, the Thimble Island team is made up of experienced advisors who share a commitment to providing personalized, concierge-level service to their clients. They take a collective approach to help ensure that each client receives hands-on attention for their unique financial needs. Madigan brings 25 years of industry experience, beginning his career after earning his Series 7 after college. His client base spans the U.S. and includes a unique mix of retirees, business owners and retired professional athletes who have moved into second careers. A dedicated family man, Madigan also brings a strong personal foundation to his work. He is married with four children and a grandson, all of whom he describes as his greatest source of purpose. He additionally volunteers on two national charitable foundation boards. “I’ve found the best way to serve my clients is to keep my practice intentionally small so I can really get to know each client and their family,” said Madigan. “By spending that time up front, understanding what keeps them up at night and using a bit of financial psychology, I’m able to build individualized strategies that align with their long-term goals.” Why Tom Chose LPL and Thimble Island Private Wealth After a due diligence period, Madigan chose to affiliate via LPL’s comprehensive supported independence solution, LPL Strategic Wealth Services and Thimble Island Private Wealth. SW combines the freedom and flexibility of entrepreneurship with hands-on business services and support to help practices thrive, both operationally and strategically. “When I met the Thimble Island team, it immediately felt like the right fit. Thimble Island’s philosophy around business and treating clients like family mirrored my own,” said Madigan. “On the LPL side, I wanted a big enough company with strong cybersecurity and safeguarding of assets, but with a philosophy t...