Karen Melo Ticas is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities Inc. Additionally, she is the owner of Planning for Good, an enterprise based in Mansfield, MA. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management platforms and both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Kristen Heller is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. She is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, where she has worked since 2021, following prior roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Baystate Financial. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with the Libre Advisor Network, which provides education and resources to financial professionals. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent advisors, utilizing a range of portfolio management options and proprietary as well as third-party model strategies.