The Custodian
Karen M. Russo, RPA, CPPT
Salem Trust Company

Ms. Russo is Director, Relationship Manager for Salem Trust Company.

Ms. Russo’s financial services career began in 1986 as an employee benefits trust associate with the former Barnett Banks Trust Company.  She continued her financial career with Bank of America, before joining Salem Trust Company in 2000 where she specializes in relationship management for municipalities and government pension clients.

Ms. Russo is an honors graduate of Florida Bankers Association Trust and Graduate School, and a graduate of the Cannon Financial Institute Employee Benefit Schools.  She has been awarded the Retirement Plans Associate (RPA) designation by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and is a Certified Public Pension Trustee (CPPT).  Ms. Russo received an associate of arts, graduating with honors, from Broward Community College.