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Koonce is the Chief Claims Officer, for Sedgwick. In this role, Koonce is responsible for product development and innovation, industry analysis and thought leadership, best practices and compliance standards, legislative and regulatory relationships, and continued involvement in client programs for Sedgwick's lines of business.

Prior to his current role, Koonce was the Managing Director responsible for Sedgwick's casualty retail business unit in which he oversaw program results and service execution across the company's retail customer base. This included use of innovation and technology to improve client outcomes and customer experience.

Prior to joining Sedgwick, Koonce was senior director of risk management for Walmart Stores, Inc., the nation's largest private sector employer. In this role, he managed the retailer's domestic property and casualty claims program. He simultaneously served as president of Claims Management, Inc., Walmart's wholly owned third party administrator.

David Schwartz is the president and CEO of the Financial International Business
Association, or FIBA, where he promotes growth and advancement in international
banking and finance through education, advocacy and networking. With extensive
experience in international banking and compliance, David has held leadership roles at
institutions like Regions Financial Corporation and Banque Sudameris. Fluent in
multiple languages, he holds a Juris Doctorate from New York Law School and a black
belt in Shuri-Ryu Karate. He also serves on various community boards and actively
contributes to educational and health organizations in South Florida.

Experts say financial advisors can play a critical role for clients who are in the throes of addiction and those sifting their way through the often-challenging recovery process.

Delivering documents via SMS can smooth a stressful process, reinforce advisor-client bonds and keep firms on the windy side of industry regs.

Matt Gilbert is VP, employer brand strategy at Appcast, the leading recruitment marketing platform powered by programmatic. With nearly 20 years of industry experience in employer brand, EVP and recruitment marketing. Matt is a recognized thought leader, industry speaker, and innovator, having developed and activated over 350 employer brand programs since entering the field. He and his teams have earned numerous industry awards in employer branding and other B2C areas. Matt is a sought-after employer brand expert and has worked with numerous notable organizations in employer brand such as Expedia Group, Disney Cruise Line, PepsiCo, Nike, Tyson Foods, Carmax, Pfizer, Aramco, Lockheed Martin, HCA, Conagra, Gallo Winery, Hanes Brands, American Red Cross, the ASPCA, Condé Nast, Amtrak, JPMorganChase, PayPal and more.

Grant Blindbury of FMB Wealth Management said staying away from well-worn client-facing financial planning solutions has helped his firm separate itself from the pack.

Affluent clients report much greater satisfaction with their current financial advisor if they adhere to the fiduciary standard, according to new research from Cerulli.

Natasha Brown is an implementation training manager with AP automation provider Yooz and a dedicated board member of the Accounting and Financial Women's Alliance. With over 24 years of expertise in contract and financial operations, SaaS software and B2B products, her ability to develop and lead cross-functional teams has made her a trusted expert in the field.

Dan Zhou, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of accountancy, and co-coordinator of the Gies Business Research Lab, at Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Mark Peecher, Ph.D., is the executive associate dean of faculty and research, and Deloitte Professor of Accountancy, at Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.