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Commonwealth Financial Network

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Client assets under management

$202,307,647,471

Clients

355,973

12% high-net-worth

Advisors

2,891

of 4,200 employees

Firm type

Enterprise

300-3,000 advisors or >$30B in AUM

Clients per advisor

123

Very High

Average account size

$568,323

About

Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual‑registered broker/dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser that serves a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and hundreds of thousands of individual and institutional clients, managing roughly $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad adviser‑support platform that includes discretionary and nondiscretionary managed‑account programs (PPS Custom, PPS Select, PPS Direct), access to third‑party asset managers, retirement and plan consulting, and custody/clearing services.

Advisors work with clients to define goals and risk tolerance and may implement portfolios using Commonwealth’s internally managed model portfolios (Investment Management and Research team) or by outsourcing execution and model implementation to third‑party platforms and subadvisers (for example, Envestnet, SEI, and Orion). Commonwealth acts as a wrap‑fee program sponsor and back‑office provider—covering trading, reporting, and householding—while offering a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, annuity subaccounts, and personalized indexing and tax‑aware options.

Noteworthy aspects disclosed in the firm’s brochure include its acquisition by LPL Financial Holdings, Inc. on August 1, 2025 and recent regulatory matters, including a March 2026 SEC judgment that resulted in a $5,000,000 civil penalty and earlier SEC enforcement related to mutual fund share‑class disclosures. The firm also discloses material conflicts arising from its clearing and sweep arrangements—notably revenue‑sharing with its clearing firm—and a range of advisor compensation and transition incentives (administrative‑fee discounts, graduated payouts, and forgivable loans) that can affect program availability and recommendation incentives.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat or fixed fees available for consulting services, including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and HSA consulting.

Percentage

$0 - $750,000: 2.25% $750,000 - $1,000,000: 2.00% $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: 1.75% $2,000,000+: 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may receive commissions on securities transactions and insurance products; additional transaction charges may apply in certain programs.

Project-based

Up to $500 per hour for consulting services.

Other

Account minimum: $1,000 Fee-only: Annual fees negotiable; fees based on percentage of assets under management; no performance-based fees.

Main office location

Commonwealth Financial Network

275 Wyman Street, Suite 400

Waltham MA 02451-1200, United States

Number of offices

1,434

Most active in

Alabama · Alaska · Arizona · Arkansas · California · Colorado · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Hawaii · Idaho · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Mississippi · Missouri · Montana · Nebraska · Nevada · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New Mexico · New York · North Carolina · North Dakota · Ohio · Oklahoma · Oregon · Pennsylvania · Puerto Rico · Rhode Island · South Carolina · South Dakota · Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Vermont · Virgin Islands · Virginia · Washington · West Virginia · Wisconsin · Wyoming

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Lynn C

CFP®, Series 63

Glenside, PA

Commonwealth Financial Network

Lynn Craig is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. Prior to joining Commonwealth in 2024, Lynn worked at Capital Analysts and Lincoln Investment, among other firms. Outside of financial advising, Lynn is a co-owner of The Fitness Squad, LLC, which operates an Orangetheory Studio. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 3,000 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and support services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment solutions, while delivering operations, compliance, and technology infrastructure to affiliated advisors.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Norman G

Series 65, Series 66

Overland Park, KS

Commonwealth Financial Network

Norman Grant is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for seven years and is the owner of Grant Capital, LLC, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Grant also engages in fixed insurance sales as part of his professional activities. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients by providing operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management services. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and discretionary model portfolios, serving both retail and institutional clients.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Patricia L

CFP®, Series 63

Norfolk, NE

Commonwealth Financial Network

Patricia Lammli is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and CalmWater Financial Group, having previously worked at Boden Daniel Bierman and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Her career spans roles at multiple firms since 2011. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and services including wealth management and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers extensive operational and investment resources, alongside discretionary model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Kevin S

Series 66

Waltham, MA

Commonwealth Financial Network

Kevin Smith is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2020 and previously worked at the University of Massachusetts Lowell from 2015 to 2021. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and services, including wealth management and retirement plan consulting, and supports affiliated advisors with operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice management.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Scott H

Series 66

Horsham, PA

Commonwealth Financial Network

Scott Hynson is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Doylestown, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He worked at Axa Advisors, LLC from 2001 to 2020 before joining Commonwealth in 2020. Hynson is a part-owner and member of True North Financial Planning, LLC, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs, technology, investment management, and compliance support. The firm offers customizable investment solutions and operates as a platform provider supporting affiliated advisors under Commonwealth’s supervision.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Denis T

Series 63, Series 66

Austin, TX

Commonwealth Financial Network

Denis Toth is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Herbert J. Sims & Co. Inc., Northern Trust Bank, and JPMorgan Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is the creator of a YouTube channel focused on product reviews and life hacks. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services while providing operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Jacob U

Series 66

Onalaska, WI

Commonwealth Financial Network

Jacob Udermann is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Schmocker Financial Services and Commonwealth Financial Network, as well as experience outside finance in retail and hospitality. He is also involved in fixed insurance sales as a secondary business activity. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm provides operational, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management support, with discretionary portfolio construction and proprietary model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Kristina D

Series 66

Jacksonville, FL

Commonwealth Financial Network

Kristina Danese is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Jacksonville, FL, holding a Series 66 license and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Commonwealth Financial Network’s Total Business Planning division since 2014 and also works with Advantis Wealth Partners. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a gymnastics coach at the Jacksonville Academy of Gymnastics. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors with a range of advisory programs and services. The firm provides operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support, enabling advisors to offer customized portfolio solutions and discretionary model portfolios.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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John M

CFP®, Series 63

Auburn, MA

Commonwealth Financial Network

John Martin is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and operating Martin Financial since 2008. His credentials include the Series 63 license. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and services, including wealth management and retirement plan consulting, supported by a comprehensive platform offering operations, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management resources.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Gregory H

Series 63, Series 65

Whitehall, PA

Commonwealth Financial Network

Gregory Herzog is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and other financial firms. Herzog also engages in fixed insurance sales as part of his professional activities. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors with a range of advisory programs and services. The firm provides operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support, enabling advisors to offer customized portfolio solutions and discretionary model portfolios.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Rebecca K

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Maitland, FL

Commonwealth Financial Network

Rebecca Kauffman is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. She previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp for 16 years and has experience at Aegis Consulting and Universal Orlando Resort. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in private business entities related to securities and advisory services. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and support services, including wealth management and retirement plan consulting, while providing advisors discretion in portfolio construction and access to model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Andrew H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Overland Park, KS

Commonwealth Financial Network

Andrew Heffernon is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Infinitas, having previously worked at Prime Capital Investment Advisors and Creative Planning, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients, providing advisory programs, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers a range of investment solutions and supports advisors with operations, technology, compliance, and practice management.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Christopher M

Series 66

Waltham, MA

Commonwealth Financial Network

Christopher Mcintyre is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 24 years of industry experience and has been associated with Green Harbor Financial and Commonwealth Financial Network since 2006. In addition to advisory services, he conducts fixed insurance sales through Green Harbor Financial Services. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors by providing a broad range of advisory programs, technology, and operational support. The firm offers various investment platforms and portfolio management solutions while allowing advisors discretion in constructing client portfolios.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Michael R

Series 63, Series 66

Reston, VA

Commonwealth Financial Network

Michael Romano is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Reston, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank NA, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he owns MAR, LLC, an entity established for owning antique cars and real estate. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients, offering various advisory programs and services. The firm provides operations, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support, with discretionary model portfolios and multiple program structures available to affiliated advisors.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Jack B

CFP®, Series 66

Waynesville, NC

Commonwealth Financial Network

Jack Bishop III is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and operates Bishop Financial Group, LLC. Prior to his current roles, he spent 10 years with Edward Jones. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and support services, including discretionary model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team, and offers various program structures tailored to advisors’ client needs.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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