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Dan Arnold is president and chief executive officer of LPL Financial (NASDAQ: LPLA), a leading retail investment advisory firm that serves and supports over 16,000 independent financial advisors. LPL is the nation’s largest independent broker/dealer based on total revenues, according to Financial Planning magazine. As CEO since January 2017, Dan sets the strategy and direction for the firm with the board, while leading the senior executive team in shaping and communicating the values and operating principles of the organization. Dan has more than 20 years of industry experience. He has served as LPL president since March 2015 and has been responsible for driving the development of the firm’s long-term strategy for growth. In this same role, he also oversaw the company’s primary client-facing functions and led its Advisor and Institution Solutions business unit, which focused on business development, existing advisor and institution growth, enhancing the client experience, the firm’s research capabilities and its sponsor partnerships. He was previously the firm’s chief financial officer, responsible for formulating financial policy and leading the company’s capital management efforts. He joined LPL Financial in 2007 as managing director of Institution Services, with responsibilities for the growth and support of the firm’s bank and credit union clients. Dan joined LPL through its acquisition of UVEST Financial Services-a leading provider of investment services to banks and credit unions-which he led as president and chief operating officer. Earlier, he spent seven years in the telecommunications industry, holding leadership roles with BellSouth and MCI in corporate finance, sales, and marketing. He earned a BS in electrical engineering from Auburn University and holds an MBA in finance from Georgia State University. He is FINRA Series 7, 24, 27, and 63 registered through LPL Financial.

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Lynn Ann founded Arc Aspicio in 2004. A global thought leader in homeland security and strategy, Lynn Ann is known for innovation, and execution to achieve results. Arc Aspicio is a management, strategy, and technology consulting firm that takes a mission-oriented approach to complex client challenges. Focused on innovation, Arc Aspicio provides services in strategy, design, human capital, operations, analytics and visualization, technology and information sharing. The company is known for a strong, collaborative culture that values gratitude, provides leadership opportunities, and explores the future. Our teams take a human-centered approach to working with clients and are flexible and responsive within dynamic Government client environments where missions evolve and new priorities arise sometimes even daily. We thrive on these situations and promote continuous improvement and new ideas. And, #welovedogs! Follow us on Twitter @arcaspicio or learn more at www.arcaspicio.com. Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, talented consultants can make our nation more secure and prosperous. Lynn Ann is passionate about executive education and learning, art, writing, innovation, strategy, and the weather in South Carolina. Awards - CEO Report 2018 Washington D.C. Corporate Culture Award Winner - Nominee for Professional Services Innovation Award in 2018 (Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce) - One of Consulting Magazine’s Fastest Growing Firms (2015 and 2016) and one of Consulting Magazine's Seven Jewels to Watch - Department of Homeland Security Small Business Achievement Award in 2010 - Greater Washington GovCon Award winner for Program of the Year 2014 (Human Trafficking)

Mitch Smith is the Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board at MG2. He received his Bachelor in Architecture degree in University of Oregon.