Steven Black joined LPL Financial in 1998 and has been chief risk officer since May 2006. He is responsible for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, internal audits, and implementation of an enterprise risk management process. Prior to this role, Mr. Black was managing director of operations, overseeing operations and trading with a staff of over 400; and senior vice president of clearing services, responsible for the implementation of self-clearing.

Before joining LPL Financial, he served for eight years as vice president and director of operations for Bank of America's Investment Securities broker/dealer. He also managed operations for Merrill Lynch, Hambrecht Quist, and Van Kasper.

Mr. Black attended Stockton State College in Pomona, New Jersey, and is Series 7, 24, 27, and 63 registered.