(US and Canada) Leading wealth management firm LPL Financial has appointed Vaughn Harvey as Executive Vice president and Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer. Harvey will lead the company’s data and AI initiatives, driving innovation and digital transformation across the organization.

Harvey brings over 25 years of experience in AI-driven digital transformations and enterprise-wide data strategies. Most recently, he served as Managing Director and Head of Product and Transformation for Consumer and Community Bank Finance at JP Morgan Chase. Prior to this, he held a variety of senior analytical roles at Morgan Stanley, PwC, and Jefferies.

“Vaughn’s extensive experience and proven track record in leveraging AI and data to drive business outcomes make him the perfect fit for LPL as we continue to scale our offering and leadership in this space,” said Gary Carrai, Chief Product Officer at LPL Financial. “We look forward to the significant contributions he will bring to our advisors who are looking to AI to streamline and grow their practices in a meaningful way.”

“Joining LPL Financial is a unique opportunity to lead the next wave of innovation in wealth management,” said Harvey. “I am eager to work with the talented tech team here to drive digital transformation and deliver sophisticated solutions that enhance our clients’ experiences.”

Harvey holds an MBA in finance from New York University’s Stern School of Business and a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Sydney. He is based in New York City.