Lpl Financial Holdings Inc. · NASDAQ:LPLA
Lpl Financial — Q1 2024 Earnings Presentation
39 slides from Lpl Financial's earnings presentation, Apr 30, 2024
Slide 1: LPL Financial Holdings Inc. Q1 2024 Investor Presentation
LPL FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC. Q1 2024 INVESTOR PRESENTATION April 30, 2024 LPL Financial Member Member LPL Financial FINRA/SIPC 1 FINRA/SIPC
Slide 2: Notice to Investors: Safe Harbor Statement
Notice to Investors: Safe Harbor Statement Statements in this presentation regarding LPL Financial Holdings Inc.’s (together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) future financial and operating results, growth, priorities, business strategies, capabilities, and outlook, including forecasts and state
Slide 3: Notice to Investors: Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Notice to Investors: Non-GAAP Financial Measures Management believes that presenting certain non-GAAP financial measures by excluding or including certain items can be helpful to investors and analysts who may wish to use this information to analyze the Company’s current performance, prospects and v
Slide 4: LPL investment highlights
LPL investment highlights 1 Industry leader in the advisor-mediated marketplace with scale and structural tailwinds 2 Horizontal expansion strategy with a goal of meeting all ~300,000† advisors where they are Vertical integration strategy, with significant capacity to invest in capabilities that enh
Slide 5: LPL overview
1 Industry leader in the advisor-mediated marketplace LPL overview Who we are Who we serve • We serve the advisor-mediated marketplace as the largest independent broker-dealer in the U.S. and a top custodian ~22,900 Advisors ~$1.4T Assets • We provide advisors with the front-, middle- and back-offic
Slide 6: LPL by the numbers
1 Industry leader in the advisor-mediated marketplace LPL by the numbers Industry-leading scale Financial highlights Total Advisory and Brokerage Assets ($B) Total Organic Net New Assets (“NNA”) Gross Profit* Contribution (end of period) Annualized Growth(1) 2% 2% <1% $1,441 13% $1,354 Client cash
Slide 7: We are a market leader with scale advantages and structural tailwinds
1 Industry leader in the advisor-mediated marketplace We are a market leader with scale advantages and structural tailwinds Growing demand Independent channel Market leader, with expanded for advice gaining share addressable marketsठ~2x Projected Growth in U.S. Retail Total U.S. Retail Advisor-Med
Slide 8: We are providing value-added capabilities that drive our market expansion
1 Industry leader in the advisor-mediated marketplace We are providing value-added capabilities that drive our market expansion Horizontal expansion strategy Vertical integration strategy Meet advisors and institutions where they are in Deliver advisors and institutions end-to-end the evolution of t
Slide 9: Our horizontal expansion strategy enables us to meet all ~300,000 advisors where they are
2 Horizontal expansion Our horizontal expansion strategy enables us to meet all ~300,000† advisors where they are ~300K advisors in the 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024+ marketplace: Independent ~50K advisors | $3T Traditional independent markets Hybrid RIAs ~35K advisors | $3T Enhanced RIA Strategic W
Slide 10: We are a market leader in independent advisor channels, with a growing opportunity in the employee channel
2 Horizontal expansion We are a market leader in independent advisor channels, with a growing opportunity in the employee channel Organic NNA has driven the majority of Growing advisor opportunity Value proposition advisor asset growth ▪ Traditional Independent Model Advisor Assets ($B) ▪ Initially,
Slide 11: We provide a compelling value proposition for institutions to outsource their wealth business
2 Horizontal expansion We provide a compelling value proposition for institutions to outsource their wealth business Organic NNA has driven the majority Growing institution opportunity Value proposition of institution asset growth ▪ Enhanced client experience Institution Assets ($B) ▪ Initially, we
Slide 12: We are extending our vertical integration by solving for the needs of advisors at every stage
3 Vertical integration We are extending our vertical integration by solving for the needs of advisors at every stage of their practice Life cycle of an advisor Value-added partner across entire life cycle Entry Growth and expansion Practice optimization Sunsetting and transition Move to independence
Slide 13: Our operating platform delivers industry-leading flexibility and integrated workflows
3 Vertical integration Our operating platform delivers industry-leading flexibility and integrated workflows Lead with choice and flexibility ClientWorks for advisors ▪ Promote optionality by integrating a broad array of third-party tools Establishing an integrated ecosystem of core capabilities, jo
Slide 14: Our Services Group is an innovation engine and driver of organic growth
3 Vertical integration Our Services Group is an innovation engine and driver of organic growth… Deepening our vertical integration Helping advisors and institutions deliver on their value proposition Asset Management Be A Great Advisor Clearing / Custody Comprehensive advice, prospect engagement Tra
Slide 15: Services Group has grown to ~5,900 subscriptions
3 Vertical integration …and has grown to ~5,900 subscriptions, with broad adoption across our diverse services • Digital and employee-powered solutions that help advisors and institutions Services Group Subscriptions (end of period) Advice Services expand the breadth and depth of their advice Planni
Slide 16: We provide a range of services, strengthening their business while enhancing our returns
3 Vertical integration We provide a range of services to advisors and institutions, strengthening their business while enhancing our returns We have seen a favorable mix shift in our platforms Key points ▪ Brokerage: Asset growth is driven by institutions, Services where asset mix is primarily broke
Slide 17: We are advancing our capabilities to enhance our value proposition and drive growth
3 Vertical integration We are advancing our capabilities to enhance our value proposition and drive growth Investment areas of focus We are making investments to drive organic growth… Annual Core G&A* ($M) Annual Core G&A* Growth Accelerate Invest in key growth initiatives to drive 13% 15% 6% 6.5% 8
Slide 18: Solid organic growth with a net new asset growth rate of ~8% for the past year
3 Vertical integration We continued to drive solid organic growth with a net new asset growth rate of ~8% for the past year Total Organic Net New Assets(11)(12) ($B) Organic Net New Advisory Assets(13) ($B) Organic Net New Brokerage Assets(13) ($B) Organic Total NNA Organic Advisory NNA Orga
Slide 19: We benefit from rising market levels and interest rates; natural hedges to volatility
4 Resilient business model with natural hedges to market volatility We benefit from rising market levels and interest rates, and our business model has natural hedges to market volatility Annual Gross Profit* Impact Market Levels (S&P 500) (14) Rising market levels drive growth in assets and ~$10M M
Slide 20: Our client cash balances are largely operational and stable across rate cycles
4 Resilient business model with natural hedges to market volatility Our client cash balances are largely operational and as a percent of client assets, have been stable across rate cycles We generate economics on client cash Client Cash Balances(17) (end of period, $B) through a third-party bank net
Slide 21: We generate compelling economics on client cash balances
4 Resilient business model with natural hedges to market volatility We generate compelling economics on client cash balances Client Cash Balances(17) (end of period, $B) Interest Rate Impact ◼ ICA Sweep (EOP) ◼ DCA Sweep (EOP) • Since Q1 2022, as the Fed started to increase interest rates, our depos
Slide 22: Fixed rate balances make up ~65% of the ICA portfolio
4 Resilient business model with natural hedges to market volatility Fixed rate balances make up ~65% of the ICA portfolio, reducing our sensitivity to movement in short-term interest rates ICA Balances, including Overflow (end of period, $B) Money Market Overflow Balances Overflow ICA Balances V
Slide 23: Investing to drive organic growth while delivering long-term operating leverage
5 Disciplined expense management driving operating leverage We remain focused on investing to drive organic growth while delivering long-term operating leverage in our core business Long-term cost strategy 2024 Core G&A* context • Given the evolving market backdrop, and our ongoing efficiency effort
Slide 24: Our capital management strategy is focused on driving growth and maximizing shareholder value
6 Capital light business model with flexible allocation framework Our capital management strategy is focused on driving growth and maximizing shareholder value Our capital management principles Dynamic capital allocation framework ▪ Disciplined capital management to drive long-term shareholder value
Slide 25: Maintaining a strong balance sheet is critical to our strategy
6 Capital light business model with flexible allocation framework Maintaining a strong balance sheet is critical to our strategy and a key consideration for advisors and institutions Balance Sheet Principles Leverage Ratio(3) ▪ Maintain a strong balance sheet that can absorb market Prior Management
Slide 26: We have significant capital deployment capacity
6 Capital light business model with flexible allocation framework We have significant capital deployment capacity… Capital Deployment Capacity Above target Potential M&A capacity above our target range leverage range 4 Willing to temporarily go above our target leverage range for attractive M&A oppo
Slide 27: And we have continued to return capital to shareholders
6 Capital light business model with flexible allocation framework …And we have continued to return capital to shareholders Share Repurchases and Dividends ($M) ◼ Share Repurchases ◼ Dividends $2B share repurchase Paused share authorization† repurchases following the announcement of the acquisition o
Slide 28: We see potential for consolidation given fragmented markets
6 Capital light business model with flexible allocation framework We see potential for consolidation given fragmented markets Addressable markets for Highly fragmented markets create opportunity advisor channel† for additional consolidation† Growth potential from consolidation Traditional Independen
Slide 29: Recent acquisitions have added scale, new markets and capabilities
6 Capital light business model with flexible allocation framework Recent acquisitions†‡ have added scale in our traditional markets, accelerated our expansion into new markets, and added new capabilities Traditional Markets New Markets Capabilities 2021 2023† 2024 ‡ 2023 2023 2020 ~$74B of assets ~$
Slide 30: We're delivering liquidity and succession capabilities for advisors seeking to transition
6 Capital light business model with flexible allocation framework We’re delivering liquidity and succession capabilities for advisors seeking to transition Background: Solving a need in the marketplace Direct acquisition lifecycle example Advisor looking to sunset over 2-5 years ▪ ~1/3 of advisors a
Slide 31: As we continue to invest and increase our scale, we enhance our ability to drive further growth
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Slide 32: We are focused on executing our strategy and delivering results
We are focused on executing our strategy and delivering results Total Advisory and Brokerage Assets(23) ($B) Organic Net New Asset Growth Key Earnings Growth Drivers 16% Up CAGR ~1.5x Enhanced Value Proposition (Capabilities, Technology, Service) $1,441 $1,354 13.2% $1,206 $1,111 Increased Organic N
Slide 33: Appendix
APPENDIX LPL Financial Member Member LPL Financial FINRA/SIPC 33 FINRA/SIPC
Slide 34: Key drivers of promotional expense growth
Key drivers of promotional expense growth Promotional Expense ($M) $486 $354 Organic Growth investments increased by $288 ~$70M, primarily driven by our strong level of recruiting and the resulting transition assistance Organic Growth investments increased by Conferences increased by ~$20M due to ~$
Slide 35: Reconciliation
Reconciliation Gross Profit* Gross profit* is a non-GAAP financial measure. Please see a description of gross profit* under “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” on page 3 of this presentation for additional information. Below is a calculation of gross profit* for the periods presented herein: $ in millions
Slide 36: Reconciliation
Reconciliation Adjusted EPS* and Adjusted Net Income* Adjusted EPS* and adjusted net income* are non-GAAP financial measures. Please see a description of adjusted EPS* and adjusted net income* under “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” on page 3 of this presentation for additional information. Below are re
Slide 37: Reconciliation
Reconciliation Core G&A* to Total expense Core G&A* is a non-GAAP financial measure. Please see a description of Core G&A* under “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” on page 3 of this presentation for additional information. Below is a reconciliation of total expense to Core G&A* and of Core G&A, prior to
Slide 38: Endnotes
Endnotes (1) Calculated as annualized current period organic net new assets divided by preceding period assets in their respective categories of advisory assets or total advisory and brokerage assets. (2) Calculated by dividing adjusted EBITDA* for the period by Gross Profit* for the period. (3) The
Slide 39: Endnotes
Endnotes (15) Assumes change based on Q1 2024 end of period ICA balances, presented on page 22. (16) Annual benefit measured in total revenue. Based on variable client cash balances indexed to Fed Funds. (17) During the second quarter of 2022, the Company updated its definition of client cash balanc
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