{"id":751949,"date":"2026-08-28T00:34:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T00:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/751949\/"},"modified":"2026-08-28T00:34:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T00:34:09","slug":"osaic-hires-chief-ai-and-technology-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/751949\/","title":{"rendered":"Osaic Hires Chief AI and Technology Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\">Osaic has hired Sayee Bellamkonda as its new chief artificial intelligence and technology officer. He joins from Vialto Partners, a global provider of tax and mobility solutions, where he was executive vice president and chief digital and technology officer, and will report directly to CEO Jamie Price.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\">He replaces Ed Obuchowski, who served as chief technology officer until his departure from the firm last year, according to public filings. Since then, Matt Schlueter has overseen the technology function in his role as chief product and operations officer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\">The broker\/dealer is adding the chief AI title to the role, as Osaic continues to integrate AI into its technology platform.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\">\u201cBellamkonda\u2019s recruitment marks a strategic investment in Osaic\u2019s integrated technology capabilities as the firm advances its short- and long-term technology and AI roadmap,\u201d the firm said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\">He\u2019ll focus on improving the company\u2019s tech, data and AI infrastructure and scaling the tech platform across the enterprise.<\/p>\n<p data-component=\"related-article\" class=\"RelatedArticle\">Related:<a class=\"RelatedArticle-RelatedContent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wealthmanagement.com\/ibd-news\/coastline-wealth-closes-credit-deal-hits-6b\" target=\"_self\" data-discover=\"true\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Kestra Affiliate Coastline Wealth Secures $100M in Financing<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\">\u201cSayee has spent his career connecting technology strategy with business outcomes, and he knows how to build the organizations, capabilities and culture needed to turn that strategy into action,\u201d said Price, in a statement. \u201cBringing a leader of Sayee\u2019s caliber to Osaic reflects the opportunity we have to build something consequential and underscores how important these enhancements are to our future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\">This follows the departure of several top Osaic executives, including Greg Cornick, executive vice president of wealth management solutions, and Kristy Britt, chief financial officer, last month.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\">Kristen Kimmell, who had served as Osaic\u2019s <a class=\"ContentText-BodyTextChunk ContentText-BodyTextChunk_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wealthmanagement.com\/recruiting\/advisor-group-nabs-kristen-kimmell-from-rbc-to-lead-recruiting\" target=\"_self\" data-discover=\"true\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">head of business development since 2021<\/a>, left in June to <a class=\"ContentText-BodyTextChunk ContentText-BodyTextChunk_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wealthmanagement.com\/career-moves\/osaics-head-of-business-development-departs\" target=\"_self\" data-discover=\"true\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">rejoin RBC Wealth Management<\/a>, her former employer. <a class=\"ContentText-BodyTextChunk ContentText-BodyTextChunk_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wealthmanagement.com\/career-moves\/osaic-s-head-of-strategy-head-of-engineering-resign\" target=\"_self\" data-discover=\"true\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Two other senior Osaic executives stepped down<\/a> from their roles in May, including Dimple Shah, head of strategy and client experience, and Sudhakar Kanagarajan, head of application engineering and architecture. Shah <a class=\"ContentText-BodyTextChunk ContentText-BodyTextChunk_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wealthmanagement.com\/artificial-intelligence\/dimple-shah-joins-humanity-labs-as-managing-director\" target=\"_self\" data-discover=\"true\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">joined Humanity Labs<\/a>, while Kanagarajan joined Fidelity Investments.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\">In December, the firm hired Shannon Reid as president and head of advisor growth and engagement, a newly created position.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\">Also, in April, Osaic\u2019s private equity owner, <a class=\"ContentText-BodyTextChunk ContentText-BodyTextChunk_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wealthmanagement.com\/ibd-news\/reverence-capital-partners-closes-2b-osaic-recapitalization\" target=\"_self\" data-discover=\"true\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Reverence Capital Partners, closed on a recapitalization of the broker\/dealer<\/a>, with Bain Capital entering as a new investor. The deal raised more than $2 billion in fresh capital for Osaic and allowed Reverence to retain majority ownership.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentParagraph ContentParagraph_align_left\" data-testid=\"content-paragraph\">LPL also <a class=\"ContentText-BodyTextChunk ContentText-BodyTextChunk_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wealthmanagement.com\/career-moves\/people-moves-5-7b-prosperity-replaces-president-with-tax-firm-executive\" target=\"_self\" data-discover=\"true\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">announced a new tech executive<\/a> this week, hiring Jonathan Lewis as managing director and chief technology and information officer from competitor Wells Fargo. In the new role, Lewis will lead technology architecture, engineering, infrastructure and development, while reporting to Greg Gates, who has been promoted to group managing director, chief product and technology officer.<\/p>\n<p data-component=\"related-article\" class=\"RelatedArticle\">Related:<a class=\"RelatedArticle-RelatedContent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wealthmanagement.com\/ibd-news\/kestra-financial-hires-wealth-management-head-from-blackrock\" target=\"_self\" data-discover=\"true\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Kestra Financial Hires Wealth Management Head from BlackRock<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Osaic has hired Sayee Bellamkonda as its new chief artificial intelligence and technology officer. 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