LPL is making big changes among its top executives.
In the wake of Thursday's news of the
Moore's expanded role includes the oversight of LPLs independent advisor, institutional and retirement business lines, as well as his existing responsibilities, LPL said in a statement. Moore will continue to lead several consultative teams and solutions that support LPL advisors as well as institutional customers. Moore joined LPL in 2008 from ABN AMRO North America and LaSalle Bank, where he served as CEO.
"I have known Robert my entire business career, Mark Casady, LPLs chairman and CEO, said in a statement. He is a dynamic leader with a deep knowledge of our business and a successful track record as our CFO and as the head of our Advisor and Institution Solutions business unit. I am pleased to have Robert's expertise and experience overseeing our businesses and integrating the development of growth strategies that will deepen our product solutions and services to our customers."
The company also announced the retirement of John McDermott, 56, managing director and the company's chief risk officer.
Dwyer, 55, is leaving in order to pursue other personal and professional interests, according to the LPL statement, and will become chairman of the Invest in Others Charitable Foundation later this year. Invest in Others, a nonprofit established through the leadership of LPL Financial in 2006, supports the philanthropic and volunteer activities of financial advisors in their local communities.
In his role as head of national sales, Dwyers responsibilities had included the recruitment of advisors. Before his departure, some had seen Moore and him as being in a
Casady could not immediately be reached for comment.
Dwyer's compensation was $2.7 million in 2011, according to Morningstar; Moore's was $3.25 million.
