Meet the team

Our executive and senior leadership teams bring strong functional expertise and diverse perspectives to set strategic direction and support our Osaic communities.

EVP, Advisor Engagement and Co-Head of the Osaic Independent Channel

Erinn Ford

As Executive Vice President, Advisor Engagement and Co-Head of the Osaic Independent Channel, Erinn leads a team of Relationship Leaders who serve as strategic growth partners to business owners, connecting them to services and resources that support their goals. She is passionate about delivering an exceptional, relationship-driven service experience through collaboration and partnership to build personalized, right-fit solutions that foster the success of Financial Professionals and their clients. Erinn drives enterprise efforts that bring advisors together through councils, study groups, and communities that amplify feedback, strengthen peer connection, and promote best-practice sharing.

Career Summary

A lifelong learner, Erinn is a passionate thought leader, mentor, and advocate for women in financial services. She is a frequent industry speaker and has received multiple honors, including Wealth Management Magazine’s “Ten to Watch,” Wealth Solutions Report’s Woman Advisor Growth Leader of the Year award, and ThinkAdvisor’s Executive Leadership Luminaries Award. With more than 30 years of industry experience, Erinn has held senior leadership roles across business development, relationship management, and strategy, joining Osaic in 2021 after serving as President and CEO of KMS Financial and previously as President of Cetera Advisors.


The ThinkAdvisor Luminaries Awards are administered by ThinkAdvisor. The Wealth Management Magazine’s “Ten to Watch” Awards are administered by Wealth Magazine. Wealth Solutions Report’s Woman Advisor Growth Leader of the Year Awards are administered by Wealth Solutions Report. Osaic did not pay a fee to be considered for these awards. Thirdparty rankings and recognition are not indicative of future investment performance. View award disclosures.

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