LPL Financial Onboards $380 Million Advisor David Logsdon

By Amit Chowdhry • Today at 11:42 AM

LPL Financial announced that David Logsdon has joined the firm’s broker-dealer and Registered Investment Advisor platform. Logsdon reported serving approximately $380 million in advisory, brokerage, and retirement plan assets. Logsdon joins LPL from Wells Fargo Advisors. He is based in the Sun Valley, Idaho area and is the founder of Summit Ridge Financial Advisors.

Logsdon brings 30 years of industry experience serving individuals, families, nonprofit organizations, and small businesses across the country. His practice is built around the belief that financial advice should reflect each client’s full financial picture and evolving priorities.

The team also includes Wealth Management Client Associate Cecilia Moran. Their clients often include sophisticated investors with complex financial needs, including advanced estate planning considerations, and are located across more than a dozen states.

Summit Ridge Financial Advisors uses a comprehensive, full balance sheet approach. The practice emphasizes transparency and a complete understanding of each client’s financial life.

By translating complex objectives into personalized strategies, Logsdon aims to deliver tailored guidance for both near-term needs and long-term wealth preservation. His approach is focused on helping clients manage prosperity across changing life stages and financial circumstances.

Logsdon chose LPL for its technology, expanded resources, and commitment to independence. He said LPL’s scale, open architecture, cybersecurity investment, and innovation will enhance his ability to serve clients with increasingly complex needs.

LPL said Logsdon’s client-first approach aligns with the firm’s platform and resources. The firm plans to support him as he continues building and growing his practice.

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“I’ve always believed that effective wealth management starts with gaining a full understanding of a client’s financial picture and translating that into strategies that align with their goals. By taking a comprehensive approach and focusing on each client’s unique situation, I’m able to deliver tailored guidance that evolves alongside their needs and supports their long-term journey.”

David Logsdon, Founder of Summit Ridge Financial Advisors

“In today’s rapidly evolving wealth management landscape, it’s critical to partner with a firm that can deliver advanced technology, resources and comprehensive guidance. LPL’s scale, combined with its commitment to independence and open architecture, ensures I can provide personalized advice while leveraging sophisticated tools and specialized expertise. Their continued investment in technology, cybersecurity and innovation further enhances my ability to deliver comprehensive and highly personalized strategies for my clients.”

David Logsdon, Founder of Summit Ridge Financial Advisors

“We’re thrilled to welcome David to LPL. With 30 years of experience and a deep commitment to understanding each client’s full financial picture, David exemplifies the kind of comprehensive, client-first advice that LPL was built to support. We’re excited to help him build on that foundation as he grows his practice.”

Marc Cohen, Chief Growth Officer at LPL Financial