Rosemary Aitken Recognized as a Top Financial Advisor By LPL Financial

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Rosemary Aitken Recognized as a Top Financial Advisor By LPL Financial

Barrington, IL –May 1, 2012—Rosemary Aitken, an independent financial advisor at Aitken Associates, LLC in Barrington, IL today announced that she was recognized as a top financial advisor and named to the LPL Financial Director’s Club. This distinction is based on an annual production ranking of the approximately 12,800 registered advisors nationwide who are supported by LPL Financial LLC (“LPL Financial”), the nation’s largest independent broker-dealer.*

“We congratulate Rosemary Aitken for achieving this prestigious recognition, which is based on how successful advisors are in growing their businesses by delivering services and solutions to their clients,” said Bill Dwyer, President of National Sales and Marketing for LPL Financial. “We believe members of the Director’s Club are among the most respected financial advisors in our industry. They serve as trusted resources and counselors for their clients and their communities.”

Rosemary Aitken is affiliated with LPL Financial and provides independent financial planning services, investment advice and asset management services to more than XXX clients in the Chicago area.

About Aitken Associates, LLC

Aitken Associates, LLC is a well established independent wealth planning firm offering full services to women in transition, small businesses and young professionals in the Chicagoland community. For more information, visit www.aitkenassociatesllc.com or call 847.277.1340.

About LPL Financial

LPL Financial, a wholly owned subsidiary of LPL Investment Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: LPLA), is the nation's largest independent broker-dealer,* a top RIA custodian, and a leading independent consultant to retirement plans. LPL Financial offers proprietary technology, comprehensive clearing and compliance services, practice management programs and training, and independent research to approximately 12,800 financial advisors and approximately 730 financial institutions nationwide. In addition, LPL Financial supports over 4,000 financial advisors licensed with insurance companies by providing customized clearing, advisory platforms, and technology solutions. LPL Financial and its affiliates have approximately 2,700 employees with headquarters in Boston, Charlotte, and San Diego. For more information, visit www.lpl.com.  

* As reported by Financial Planning magazine, June 1996–2011, based on total revenue.

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