FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER, AND CONSENT NO. 2017052494701 TO: Department of Enforcement Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) RE: LPL Financial LLC (Respondent) Member Firm CRD No. 6413 Pursuant to FINRA Rule 9216, Respondent LPL Financial LLC submits this Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent (AWC) for the purpose of proposing a settlement of the alleged rule violations described below.