LPL Financial is expanding its Charlotte, N.C., corporate offices with the creation of 50 new technology-related positions.

LPL anticipates adding up to a total of 100 new positions, including developers and project managers, as well as other IT roles, through 2013 with further growth in subsequent years. This initiative will bring the Charlotte office closer in size to LPL's existing IT hub in San Diego, allowing the company to boost its technology resources and offer enhanced service and support to financial advisors on both coasts.

LPL Financial offers proprietary technology, comprehensive clearing and compliance services, practice management programs and training, and independent research to over 12,900 financial advisors and approximately 680 financial institutions.