Karen Cecilio

Karen Cecilio serves as the Head of Integrations at Cetera Financial Group, where responsibilities encompass maximizing asset realization and managing M&A integrations from due diligence to post-transaction execution. In addition to this role, Karen moderates the award-winning "Courageous Conversations" series, fostering discussions on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within the organization. Previous roles include Head of Corporate Real Estate, managing a portfolio of over 50 locations, and Head of Crisis Management and Business Continuity. Karen also gained experience at ArcVida, Inc. as a Professional Mentor and at BetaNXT as Senior Manager of New Installations, contributing to the revenue growth of brokerage firms. Educational credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Marquette University.