D. Patrick Franklin, CSOP, CTOP™
Chief Executive Officer
Patrick joined Cornerstone Private Asset Trust Company, LLC in April 2026 and holds the position of Chief Executive Officer responsible for leading the strategic direction of the company.
Prior to being associated with Cornerstone Private Asset Trust Company, LLC, he held C-suite leadership and senior management roles within client service/administration, business planning and strategy, operations and technology, and compliance/risk over his thirty-five-year career in wealth management and trust industry.
Patrick earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Southeastern Louisiana University and is a graduate of Cannon Financial Institute at the University of Notre Dame and holds the Certified Trust Operations Professional™ (CTOP™) designation. In addition, he holds the Certified Securities Operations Professional (CSOP) designation from the American Bankers Association.
Patrick is an avid solo world traveler with a special interest in historic sites and art. He currently resides in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.