Luke McCreless

Luke McCreless is an experienced compliance professional currently serving as the Chief Compliance Officer at Protective Life since March 2021. In this role, Luke leads a team focused on compliance for the marketing and distribution of life and annuity products, collaborating with business leaders on key initiatives. Prior to this, Luke held the position of Chief Compliance Officer at Investment Distributors, Inc., where responsibilities included oversight for a registered broker-dealer. Luke's earlier career includes significant roles at ProEquities, Inc., including Director of Operational Controls & AML, and at Regions Bank as Vice President. Luke began a career in compliance as Senior Compliance Officer at ProEquities. Luke holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from The University of Alabama.