LPL Financial, a leader in the wealth management industry, announced the strategic hire of Renana Friedlich as executive vice president and chief information security officer (CISO). This move supports the firm’s commitment to cybersecurity in an increasingly complex business landscape.
Friedlich, who has over two decades of cross-sector cybersecurity experience, will report to Greg Gates, managing director and chief technology and information officer. Her appointment validates LPL’s proactive stance against evolving cyber threats, especially as the financial services industry remains a prime target.
In the new role, Friedlich will spearhead LPL’s cybersecurity strategy and oversee the protection of the firm’s IT infrastructure, networks, and data.
Before joining LPL, she was deputy CISO and senior director of cyber threat management at PayPal, heading a team of 120 security professionals. Before PayPal, she held a senior manager role at EY, assisting Fortune 500 companies in breach preparedness and response, and spent seven years in military service.
Friedlich also serves on advisory boards at prominent universities, tech companies, and startups. She holds several security certifications, including CISSP, CISM, TCISO, GCIH, and GCFA, and is regularly invited to keynote-leading security conferences. Friedlich will be based at LPL’s San Diego headquarters. Her appointment signals LPL’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding its clients and the broader financial ecosystem in an era of heightened cyber risk.
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“Renana joins us with a proven track record of pioneering security solutions. Her leadership will be instrumental in strengthening our security posture and propelling LPL and financial advisors toward a secure and resilient future.”
- Greg Gates
“LPL understands that robust cybersecurity is non-negotiable. I’m thrilled to join a firm that prioritizes security and strives to lead the way in safeguarding advisors, financial institutions and investors.”
- Renana Friedlich
