Bob Lavigne

HIGHTOWER CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Bob Lavigne has nearly 30 years of experience as a CCO, regulator and consultant helping investment advisors, broker-dealers, insurance companies and private fund organizations navigate complex issues.

Bob tackles issues relating to compliance, supervision, risk management, strategy, financial regulations, internal audit and operations. He was the chief compliance officer for a large independent RIA with over $300 billon in assets under management. Bob has also been CCO for broker-dealers and dually registered firm. In addition, he was the managing director and practice leader for Bates Compliance where he led the group in assisting clients with regulatory and compliance needs, practice management and strategic planning. He also was a director at PwC, where he helped build the broker-dealer regulatory practice. Bob has also worked as a senior examiner at the Boston district office of FINRA.

Bob likes to stay involved with the community where he has served as a parent counsel member, adult leader and member of the board of directors for the Boy Scouts of America Troop 180. He has served on the Board of Selectmen, Economic Development Committee, Eagle Lake Committee, Finance Committee, and Winter Festival Committee for the town of Holden, Massachusetts. He has also volunteered as a head coach for many youth sports organizations.

Bob earned his Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from Westfield State University and his Master of Business Administration degree from Anna Maria College.