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Tom Pendergast is Chief Strategist for Security, Privacy and Compliance for MediaPro.

Stephanie Ward, senior regional vice president for Corporate Synergies, is a 35-year employee benefits industry veteran. She provides executive management and hands-on involvement with teams who develop and execute annual and long-term strategies. Her focus is on driving value and controlling costs. She holds the designations of Registered Health Underwriter and Registered Employee Benefits Consultant.

Shahryar Shaghaghi is national leader of technology advisory services.

Barbara Van Zomeren is senior vice president, ERISA compliance, at Ascensus.

Elizabeth A. Delahoussaye, RHIA, CHPS is the privacy officer and senior vice president of compliance for CIOX Health, where she is responsible for the oversight of the organization's compliance, training, and education.

Ed Friedman is director of strategic relationships at Dynasty Financial Partners. He leads the company's ongoing partnerships with its Dynasty Network advisers.