LPL Financial: Morristown Wealth joins broker-dealer, RIA, custodial platforms

LPL Financial announced that financial advisors Don Giovanello, Jr., and Gian Paolella, CFP, with Morristown Wealth Management have joined LPL Financial’s broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms. They reported having served approximately $340 million in advisory and retirement plan assets and join LPL from Raymond James Financial Services. The Morristown, N.J., -based family practice was established in 2009 by Don Giovanello, Sr., a beloved advisor who sadly lost his battle to cancer in 2018. His son, Don Jr., grew up immersed in the business and joined the practice in 2010 right out of college. He credits his father as a mentor and the driving inspiration for his career path and unwavering work ethic. Gian, who is Don, Jr.’s brother-in-law, is partner in the firm, joining in 2018 following an initial career in investment product sales. Rounding out the group is longtime practice manager Ellen Luithle, who started her career 25 years ago working alongside Don Sr. and continues to be an integral part of the team.