OAKS, PA — SEI has appointed Kristie Edling-Day as its new chief information officer, tasked with modernizing the company’s technology platforms, enhancing its artificial intelligence capabilities, and strengthening cybersecurity governance. Edling-Day, who previously held a senior role at LPL Financial, will report directly to CEO Ryan Hicke and oversee SEI’s enterprise technology and product organization.
In her new position, Edling-Day will execute a multiyear technology roadmap, manage digital transformation initiatives, and ensure that technology investments align with business objectives and regulatory standards.
Her extensive background in financial services technology spans over two decades. Most recently, Edling-Day served as executive vice president and CIO for Advisor Technology and Enterprise Production Operations at LPL Financial, where she managed technological support for approximately 32,000 financial advisors, focusing on enhancing operational reliability and mitigating technology-related risks.
During her tenure at LPL, she also played a fundamental role in developing the company’s enterprise artificial intelligence strategy and setting technology priorities that were presented to the board of directors.
Prior to her time at LPL Financial, Edling-Day worked at Vanguard for 17 years, where she held several senior positions, including CIO of Intermediary Technology. She was responsible for leading large-scale technology modernization projects for investment businesses and advancing financial advisor services.
At SEI, Edling-Day will coordinate technology and product development while fostering improved data governance and operational resilience. The company has identified key priorities for technology investments, including artificial intelligence, infrastructure modernization, and cybersecurity.
CEO Ryan Hicke emphasized the importance of connecting technology, innovation, and expertise in navigating a complex financial environment. He highlighted Edling-Day’s role in accelerating responsible AI and data innovation throughout the organization.
Edling-Day mentioned that regulatory expectations and evolving client requirements will guide the company’s modernization strategies. She expressed her vision for enhancing SEI’s technology platforms to operate with greater speed and resilience, ultimately delivering more value to clients.
This appointment consolidates executive oversight of SEI’s technology infrastructure, product strategy, and cybersecurity governance under a single leadership role, advancing the company’s long-term growth objectives.
