Dan Arnold

Dan Arnold is president and chief executive officer of LPL Financial (NASDAQ: LPLA), a leading retail investment advisory firm and the nation’s largest independent broker/dealer*. Mr. Arnold sets the strategy and direction for the firm with the board, while leading the senior executive team in shaping and communicating the values and operating principles of the organization.

Mr. Arnold has been president since 2015, driving the development of the firm’s long-term strategy for growth, overseeing the company’s primary client-facing functions, and leading its Advisor and Institution Solutions business unit focused on business development, existing advisor and institution growth, enhancing the client experience, research capabilities, and sponsor partnerships. Mr. Arnold was previously the firm’s chief financial officer, responsible for formulating financial policy and leading the company’s capital management efforts. He joined LPL Financial in 2007 as managing director of Institution Services, with responsibilities for the growth and support of the firm’s bank and credit union clients.

Mr. Arnold joined LPL through its acquisition of UVEST Financial Services, a leading provider of investment services to banks and credit unions, which he led as president and chief operating officer. He has more than 20 years of industry experience, including seven years in leadership roles in corporate finance, sales, and marketing at the telecommunications companies BellSouth and MCI.

Mr. Arnold received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Auburn University and an MBA in finance from Georgia State University. He is FINRA Series 7, 24, 27, and 63 registered through LPL Financial.