LPLA vs GEOS Comparison

LPL Financial is the largest US independent broker-dealer, with nearly 29,000 financial advisors affiliated with its platform and roughly 10 million associated customer accounts at the end of 2024. The firm earns the bulk of its profit from interest income earned on client cash balances and from advisory fees and commissions tied to the $1.7 trillion in assets under management or advisory on its platform at year-end 2024. LPL specializes in the provision of turnkey wealth management services for affiliated independent advisors, but maintains a diverse array of affiliation modalities, running the gamut from more traditional employee models to a pure RIA custody approach. It earns tuck-in revenue from recordkeeping fees and the provision of software tools and services to its advisor base.

Geospace Technologies Corp is engaged in designing and manufacturing sophisticated technology solutions for applications in smart water management, energy exploration, as well as industrial and Internet of Things. Its seismic equipment is used to locate, characterize, and monitor hydrocarbon reservoirs and is also marketed for vibration monitoring, security, and geotechnical uses. The company also produces non-seismic products such as Hydroconn cables, imaging equipment, remote shutoff water valves, and IoT platforms, and provides contract manufacturing services. The company's business segments includes Smart Water, Energy Solutions and Intelligent Industrial. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Energy Solutions segment.