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PartnershipAug 5, 2026, 08:57 AM

LPL Financial Welcomes WestKai Private Wealth with $400M Assets

AI Summary

LPL Financial LLC announced that WestKai Private Wealth, a financial advisor team led by Don A. Harrell, CFP®, has joined its LPL Strategic Wealth model. The San Clemente, Calif.-based team, which includes Blake Davidson and Cate Harrell, reported serving approximately $400 million in advisory, brokerage, and retirement plan assets. They transitioned from Morgan Stanley, seeking greater independence, expanded resources, and enhanced client experience through LPL's technology and platform.

Key Highlights

  • WestKai Private Wealth, led by Don A. Harrell, joined LPL Financial.
  • The team reported serving approximately $400 million in client assets.
  • WestKai Private Wealth moved to LPL from Morgan Stanley.
  • LPL Financial supports over 32,000 financial advisors.
  • LPL services and custodies approximately $2.6 trillion in assets.