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Michael Beloff, Jr., CFP®, ChSNC®

Founding Partner and Wealth Advisor Belvedere Wealth Partners

Don Brown, ChFC®, ChSNC®, CASL

Founder Special Needs Funding Coach

Jim Caffry, Esq.

Partner Caffry & Keating PLLC

Kristin Carleton

CEO All Needs Planning

Randi Johnson

Principal and Chief Growth Officer Gravis Law

Kathy Matthews, PhD

Chief Family Strategist and Advocate All Needs Planning

Fred Misilo, CTFA

Chair of the Trust and Estate Department Fletcher Tilton PC

Bridget O'Brein Swartz, Esq.

Vice President & Fiduciary Counsel Mission Management & Trust Co.

Ethan Ordog, Esq.

Partner Begley Law Group

Kelly Piacenti, MA, ChSNC®

Head of Special CareSM MassMutual

Brian Poole

Senior National Service Officer Wounded Warriors Project

Michelle Sipple

Continuous Care Services Manager, Independence Program Wounded Warriors Project

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