Brian Beckett is passionate about building businesses that scale. Over an 18+ year career spanning insurance, financial services, technology, retail, and private equity-backed organizations, he has helped companies evolve from high-growth startups to multi-billion-dollar enterprises by building the financial infrastructure, leadership teams, governance, and strategic capabilities needed for long-term growth. Today, Brian is CFO/CIO at Security Benefit, where he leads Finance, Investment Oversight, Treasury, Risk, FP&A, Investor Relations, Tax, Internal Audit, and Financial Reporting for a $71B AUM insurance organization. He has led organizations through transformative moments including raising more than $1B in debt financing, securing $500M credit facilities, supporting IPO readiness, leading equity financings, and modernizing ERP and planning platforms. Brian partners closely with founders, CEOs, boards, and investors to align financial strategy with long-term business objectives. He believes great finance leadership extends beyond the numbers, requiring curiosity, sound judgment, and integrity to build strong financial foundations and create lasting value for shareholders, customers, and employees alike.