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How We Work

How We Work

Our reasons for becoming financial professionals are deeply personal. We repeatedly saw many friends and family struggling to find the help they needed to map out their financial future. We are confident that with our understanding of personal finance, coupled with our training as financial professionals, we can help people better prepare for the future. After years in the business, we have developed a reputation for educating individuals in an easy-to-understand manner so they can grasp personal finance and use those concepts to pursue their financial objectives. We feel a commitment to our community.

Our team approach adds perspective to all we do and provides increased benefits to our clients.

Meet Our Team

Carlo Panaccione, CFP®

Founder, Private Wealth Advisor, LPL Registered Principal

Within minutes of first meeting Carlo you can’t help but recognize his genuine passion for making a positive difference in the lives of the people he comes in contact with each and every day. Since 1986, Carlo has provided the...

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Chris Panaccione

Business Operations Associate

Chris, Carlo’s nephew, brings deep financial knowledge and a strategic mindset to Navigation Group. After earning a degree in Finance and Business Strategy from Washington University in St. Louis’ Olin Business School, he began his...

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Erik S. Davis, CFP®

Founder, Private Wealth Advisor, LPL Registered Principal

When Erik started his career in 1992, he built a practice based on open communication and his desire to make a definable difference in each and every client’s life. In his work, Erik most values the relationships that have grown...

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John Kim

Director of Portfolio Management

John has over two decades of experience working alongside financial advisors helping clients reach their financial goals.  He spent much of his career at a major San Francisco-based bank supporting the elite tier of the...

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Karen K. Franco, CFP®

Planning Specialist, LPL Registered Administrative Assistant

Karen is a crucial team member who began her career in 1986. Her years of financial planning experience help her to provide dedicated and conscientious service to co-workers and clients alike. She earned her CFP® from the College...

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Karisma Rivera

Senior Client Services Associate

Karisma brings over eight years of experience in financial services, with a strong focus on building meaningful client relationships and providing thoughtful, attentive support. Throughout her career, she has worked closely with...
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Lace Van Devender

Senior Client Services Associate

Lace brings over 17 years of experience in the financial services industry to Navigation Group. Throughout her career, she has supported advisors and clients across a range of firms, building a reputation for her professionalism,...
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Leann Yazzolino

Senior Client Service Associate

Having worked in the Banking and Financial Services industry for over 30 years, Leann brings with her experience in all facets of investment operations and client services.  This includes onboarding and implementation, cash flow...

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Madeline Panaccione

Client Experience Associate

Madeline’s warmth and ability to connect with people have always been at the heart of who she is. Growing up around Navigation Group and its clients, she saw firsthand how her father, Carlo, built trust through genuine care and...
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Neel Desai

Planning, Portfolio Specialist, LPL Registered Administrative Assistant

Planning, Portfolio Specialist, LPL Registered Administrative Assistant

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Patrick McCullough, CFP®

Director of Client Service

Pat has been designing financial plans for clients for over 25 years as an advisor, regional analyst, and most recently as Navigation Group’s Team Leader and resident planning professional. His experience and...

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Scott Hyland

Certified Financial Planner, CFP®

Scott plays an integral role at Navigation Group, partnering with the team to develop and execute comprehensive financial plans. With a focus on detailed analysis and thoughtful strategy, he helps create customized planning solutions...
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Zita Berghammer

Branch Administrator

zita@navigationgroup.com

Zita joined Navigation Group with a background in various legal, bookkeeping and administrative roles and is a wonderful addition to our team. She was born in Hungary and spent much of her youth there and in Austria prior to coming to...

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