Savant Wealth Management Names Matt Lane Chief People Officer
Seasoned HR Operating Executive Brings Experience with High-Growth PE-Backed Firms
ROCKFORD, IL – Savant Wealth Management, a fee-only registered investment adviser (RIA), announced it has named Matt Lane as its Chief People Officer. Lane will lead all aspects of Savant’s people initiatives and programs, partnering with founder and CEO Brent Brodeski and the executive leadership team to drive the firm’s talent agenda, sustain Savant’s employee engagement, and enhance the firm’s high-performance culture as it scales for growth.
Lane brings more than 25 years of business-focused human capital leadership, with a proven track record in management consulting, private equity, and high-growth, middle-market firms. He has advised organizations on value creation, talent strategy, and M&A integration, and most recently served as Interim Chief People Officer for several private equity (PE) portfolio companies in the wealth management industry, guiding them through successful reorganizations and cultural transformations.
“Matt’s experience in building high-performing cultures and driving strategic talent initiatives makes him the right choice to help us strengthen our talent initiatives and achieve our strategic goals,” said Brent Brodeski, founder and CEO of Savant Wealth Management. “Moving to the next level of success will require that we maintain our excellent culture and high employee engagement, while recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent.”
“I’m excited to join Savant and help advance its mission of improving 1 million lives,” said Lane. “My focus will be on fostering a high-performance culture where every team member feels engaged, supported, and empowered to grow.”
Lane earned both his MBA and bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan. He has also served on several boards, including advisory and non-profit organizations, where he contributes in the areas of leadership and organizational development.
About Savant Wealth Management
Savant Wealth Management is a leading independent, nationally recognized, fee-only firm serving clients for nearly 40 years with approximately $37.1 billion in assets under management and $1.3 billion in assets under advisement (as of 9/30/2025). As a trusted advisor, Savant Wealth Management offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plans, and family office services to financially established individuals and institutions. Savant also offers corporate accounting, tax preparation, payroll, and consulting through its affiliate, Savant Tax & Consulting, and estate planning document preparation and other legal services through its affiliated law firm, Savant Legal LLP.
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