Robert Lavigne

Robert Lavigne has extensive work experience in the financial industry, with a focus on compliance and risk management. Robert is currently the Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer at Edelman Financial Engines. Prior to this, they served as the Broker-Dealer Chief Compliance Officer at VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc. In addition, they worked as the Director of Risk Advisory Services at Kaufman Rossin and as the Managing Director and Practice Leader for Bates Group's Compliance Solutions Practice. Earlier in their career, Lavigne held various roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers, GW & Wade, LLC & GW & Wade Asset Management Co., LLC, FINRA, Allmerica Investments/VeraVest Investments, and PFPC Global Funds Services. Throughout their career, Lavigne has demonstrated their expertise in supervision, compliance, risk management, financial regulations, internal audit, and operations within investment advisory, broker-dealer, insurance, and wealth management organizations.

Robert Lavigne holds an MBA in Finance, Strategy & Leadership from Anna Maria College. Robert also earned a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Westfield State University in 1995. Prior to that, they attended St. Mary's High School.