Whether supporting financial advisors, program managers at a bank or credit union, or financial services companies using our clearing services, the management and employees of LPL Financial are 100% committed to our customers' growth, passionate about their success, and proud to be their partner.

The people profiled on these pages, and every LPL Financial employee, work each day with one goal in mind—to ensure that our customers have the resources and tools they need to focus on what they do best: deliver the highest level of service and investment advice to their clients.

Mark S. Casady

Chairman AND CEO

Mark Casady has molded the nation’s largest independent broker/dealer into a multi-faceted organization that supports three diverse customer groups: independent financial advisors, banks and credit unions, and institutional clearing and technology subscribers.

Esther Stearns

President and COO

Esther Stearns provides strategic direction and oversight to multiple business units that serve and support customers and enhance the firm’s efficiency and productivity.

Robert Moore

Chief Financial Officer

Robert Moore is responsible for formulating financial policy and for ensuring the effectiveness of the financial functions within LPL Financial. He also oversees the firm's risk management and research functions.

Bill Dwyer

President, National Sales and Marketing

Bill Dwyer is responsible for the management, satisfaction, retention, and recruitment of independent financial advisors and financial institutions. His leadership ensures they receive the programs, services, and support they need to run successful practices.

Denise Abood

MANAGING DIRECTOR, HUMAN CAPITAL

Denise Abood is responsible for several functions critical to the firm’s growth and is focused on creatively investing in employees, promoting employee engagement, and maintaining the firm’s long-term commitment to employees.

Dan Arnold

Managing Director and Divisional President, Institution Services

Dan Arnold is responsible for new business development and business consulting for Institution Services, which provides investment and insurance services to banks and credit unions.

Stephanie Brown

Managing Director, General Counsel

Stephanie Brown oversees the firm’s legal and regulatory department, managing responses to and participation in regulatory inquiries and exams.

Jonathan Eaton

Managing Director, Custom Clearing Services

Jonathan Eaton leads the firm’s Custom Clearing Services business unit; he is responsible for strategic direction and for ensuring the delivery of service and support to institutional clearing and technology subscribers.

Christopher F. Feeney

Managing Director, Chief Information Officer

Christopher Feeney is responsible for providing best in class technology and for continuously enhancing the firm’s technology offerings and support for LPL Financial customers and their clients.

Mark Helliker

Managing Director, Broker/Dealer Support Services

Mark Helliker manages day-to-day customer operations and new-advisor transitions to ensure an excellent customer experience and best in class service and support.

John McDermott

Managing Director, Chief Enterprise Risk Officer

John McDermott is focused on optimizing resources dedicated to risk and compliance across the firm, building consistency, and continuing to strengthen all teams with a holistic and strategic approach.

Joseph Tuorto

Managing Director, Compliance

Joseph Tuorto provides oversight and support of many diverse compliance and monitoring requirements for the firm’s financial advisors, helping to ensure they meet state and federal regulations.

Burt White

Managing Director, Research, and Chief Investment Officer

Burt White is responsible for the strategic direction and continued growth of the firm’s research business unit, which focuses on providing customers with unbiased and objective investment research.