Lori Richards

Lori Richards is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in compliance, regulation, and governance within the financial services sector. Currently serving as an Independent Director for Multi-Asset Funds at BlackRock, Lori also holds board positions with Garrett College Foundation, PharmaCann Inc, and Wahed, alongside active leadership roles with the SEC Historical Society. Lori's previous experiences include significant leadership positions at FINRA, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and PwC, where expertise in compliance consulting and regulatory oversight was demonstrated. Lori's career began at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where a foundational role in enforcement and compliance inspections was established, ultimately leading to significant initiatives that enhanced industry compliance and investor protection.