Richard Thompson, an independent LPL Financial advisor at Waddell & Reed in Great Bend, announced on March 2 his inclusion in LPL’s Director’s Club.

With more than 21,000 LPL-affiliated advisors nationwide, LPL awards this distinction to select advisors based upon their business success.

“On behalf of LPL, I’m thrilled to congratulate Richard,” said Angela Xavier, LPL executive vice president, Independent Advisor Services. “It is an honor to support Richard with the technological infrastructure, integrated products and differentiated services that help advisors run a thriving practice. We wish Richard and his entire team even greater success as they continue to help their clients work towards their financial goals in the years ahead.”

Thompson serves clients based in Kansas and 11 other states and provides a full range of financial services, including retirement and financial planning, individual money management, individual stocks and bonds, mutual funds, annuities and more.

Thompson is affiliated with LPL Financial, a leading wealth management firm. LPL provides the resources, tools and technology that support advisors in their work to enrich their clients’ financial lives.