LPL Financial Appoints Emily Field as Chief People Officer

LPL Financial has appointed Emily Field as Chief People Officer, overseeing HR for over 9,000 employees. Field has experience in organizational performance and workforce transformation, previously serving as a partner at McKinsey & Company. She will lead the Human Resources function, including talent management, total rewards, learning, culture, and engagement. Field will also serve on LPL's Management Committee.

LPL Financial (NASDAQ: LPLA), one of the fastest-growing U.S. wealth management firms, has appointed Emily Field as Group Managing Director and Chief People Officer. Field, a former McKinsey & Company partner, joins LPL's Management Committee to lead the Human Resources function for over 9,000 employees.

Field brings extensive experience in organizational performance and workforce transformation from her roles at McKinsey and Accenture. At LPL, she will oversee Talent Management, Total Rewards, Learning, Culture and Engagement, and HR Business Partners departments. The firm currently supports over 29,000 financial advisors and approximately 1,100 financial institutions, managing about $1.9 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets [1].

Field's appointment follows LPL's commitment to elevating the employee experience and scaling its high-performance culture. She will play a key role in driving transformations for the firm and the broader industry. Her expertise in talent strategy and HR modernization will be crucial in enhancing LPL's position as a top destination for top talent [1].

Field earned her Bachelor of Arts in Government from Georgetown University and serves as a guest lecturer at NYU’s Stern School of Business. She is also deeply committed to mentorship, supporting first-generation college students and transitioning military service members through Spark the Journey and American Corporate Partners.

This appointment underscores LPL's ongoing efforts to strengthen its human capital and foster a culture of innovation and excellence.

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[1] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/LPLA/lpl-financial-welcomes-chief-people-officer-emily-fbkoml0nbe1y.html