Jean-Luc Dupont brings 27 years of experience and an extensive understanding of securing and safeguarding organizations on an international scale

Industry leading wealth management platform provider Kestra Holdings today announced the appointment of global executive Jean-Luc Dupont as Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer and Head of Cybersecurity and Technology Risk.

Leveraging nearly three decades of experience, Dupont will drive the cybersecurity program and technology risk management strategy for Kestra Holdings and its subsidiaries and deliver on critical cyber and technology risk initiatives. In this role, Dupont will collaborate across departments and teams to define cybersecurity policies, procedures, and tooling, ensure sound development practices, and oversee the maintenance of a secure architecture and robust monitoring protocols.

“The financial services industry is at a turning point with technology advancements. Kestra Holdings understands the value that adapting to the changing environment creates, and takes it seriously with a bolstered cybersecurity approach,” said Dupont. “I’m ready to jump in headfirst to lead and develop a team of sophisticated cybersecurity engineers to fuel and execute on the firm’s robust cyber program.”

Dupont will play an integral role in Kestra Holdings’ Compliance and Risk Organization and chair the Cybersecurity Governance Committee. Dupont is also tasked with overseeing the company’s continuing cyber education program for employees and associated financial professionals to minimize incidents across all business touchpoints. He will report to Kestra Holdings’ Chief Information Officer Nick Harness.

“Jean-Luc is a proven expert with global experience fortifying firms’ infrastructure and safeguarding systems,” said Harness. “His experience across three different countries demonstrates his aptitude for adapting to changing environments and demands flawlessly, a necessary skill set for today’s fast-paced cybersecurity environment.”

Dupont joins Kestra Financial from American Credit Acceptance where he was the VP and Chief Information Security Officer. Prior to that he was with IDEMIA as Global Head of IT Security. He received his Master of Science in computer science from EPITA in Paris, France.

About Kestra Holdings

Kestra Holdings offers industry-leading wealth management platforms for independent wealth management professionals nationwide. With an innovative culture that celebrates independence, the company seeks to redefine the future of the advisory industry through superior service, cutting-edge technology, and preeminent resources that every financial professional needs to succeed in the market now and in the years to come.

Kestra Holdings companies collectively oversee $122 billion in assets under administration (AUA) and support more than 2,400 independent financial professionals across the country in delivering comprehensive securities, trust, and investment advisory services to their clients.

Kestra Holdings is the direct or indirect parent company of Arden Trust Company, Bluespring Wealth Partners, LLC (including its investment adviser and wealth management firm subsidiaries), Kestra Investment Services, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC, Grove Point Investments, LCC, member FINRA/SIPC, as well as Kestra Advisory Services, LLC, Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, Grove Point Advisor, LLC, and Kestra Institutional Services, LLC, all federally registered investment advisers.

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