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Deric Bernard Governale

Advisor at Cetera — Suwanee, GA Highland Station Drive

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Experience

23 years

Location

Suwanee, GA 30024

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,209

Across 5,116 offices

Clients per advisor

79 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Deric Governale is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial, Infinity Wealth Management, and DBG Wealth Management, where he serves as president. Governale is a partner at Uptick Green Real Estate, LLC and serves on the tournament committee of the Hamilton Mill Mens Golf Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors and serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager investment platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Client services

Based on Cetera

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Cetera

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services as negotiated with advisor.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: up to 2.90% $250,001 - $500,000: up to 2.90% $500,001 - $1,000,000: up to 2.70% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: up to 2.00% $2,000,001+: up to 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may be registered representatives and licensed insurance agents earning commissions on securities and insurance products.

Project-based

Consulting and financial planning services may be charged on an hourly rate basis, ranges not specifically stated.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services; hourly fees for financial planning and consulting according to client agreement; fees negotiated with advisor.

Location

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Suwanee, GA Highland Station Drive

530 Highland Station Drive, Ste. 1004

Suwanee GA 30024

Advisors at this office

4

Most active in

Georgia · Texas

Work history

23 years of industry experience

Cetera

2024 - Present • 2 years

Schaumburg, IL

Cetera Advisors LLC

2024 - Present • 2 years

St Cloud, MN

Uptick Green Real Estate, LLC

2023 - Present • 3 years

Suwanee, GA

LPL Financial

2018 - Present • 8 years

Buford, GA

Infinity Wealth Management

2017 - Present • 9 years

Suwanee, GA

DBG Wealth Management, Inc.

2013 - Present • 13 years

Suwanee, GA

INVEST Financial Corp

2013 - 2018 • 5 years

Tampa, FL

Edward Jones

2010 - 2013 • 3 years

GA

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Matthew G

Series 63, Series 65

Buford, GA

Stirlingshire Investments

Matthew Greene is a financial advisor at Stirlingshire Investments with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Allstate Insurance Co., Ameriprise Financial Services, and Banc of America Investment Services. He is also the owner of Greene Financial Services LLC, which focuses on life insurance and fixed annuity sales. Stirlingshire Investments serves individuals, trusts, and other entities with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and IRA rollover advice, offering a wide range of investment options tailored to client profiles. The firm employs multiple analytical methods to construct and manage portfolios and operates with a broker-dealer affiliation that requires clients to use designated custodial services.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Annuities
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James S

Series 65

Duluth, GA

Stanhouse Financial Planning and Management, LLC

James Stanhouse is the sole advisor at Stanhouse Financial Planning and Management, LLC in Duluth, GA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 16 years of industry experience. Since 2009, he has been preparing to start Oakworth, a separate business activity. Stanhouse Financial Planning and Management, LLC provides fee-only financial planning, investment advisory, and asset management services to individuals, families, small businesses, and trusts. The firm follows a long-term, buy-and-hold investment philosophy based on Modern Portfolio Theory and emphasizes low-cost, tax-efficient investment options.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Fredrick S

CFP®, CPA

Duluth, GA

LifeWater Wealth Management

Research indicates money is one of the top issues that couples argue about and over 60% of adults identify as a significant source of stress. At Lifewater, I share financial know-how and create personalized plans to help people avoid financial mistakes and stress so they can achieve financial freedom and live with security and peace of mind. Since 2000, I have worked with families and individuals regarding personal finances and investment matters. I am a licensed CPA in the states of Georgia and Alabama and FINRA Series 65 licensed. My experience includes over 15 years in corporate financial planning, budgeting, analysis and management, and 3 years with the public accounting firm Deloitte. Proudest Accomplishments: - Marrying my lovely wife, Laurie, 23 years ago - Being a fun and loving father to my sons - Giving to global missions and ministries that are impacting the world with love and resources for people who need them most - Launching my second financial planning firm, LIFEWATER Wealth Management Interests: - All things Family - College Football – Superfan - All things Personal Finance - Movies & Local Foodie - Travel - Jazz Music Skills: - Listening - Creating Simplicity & Clarity - Finance & Analysis - Strategy & Planning - Producing Results - Problem Solving Read Fredrick's blog here: https://getlifewater.com/blog

Business ownership considerations Business succession planning Executive Founder/Business Owner Women Professionals Female Executives Gen X (Born 1965-1980)
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Srinivasa Rao K

Series 65

Cumming, GA

VIVCAP LLC

Srinivasa Rao Katragadda is a financial advisor at VIVCAP LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) for three years. Outside of financial advising, he is president of Softoholic Systems, LLC, a software design and development firm he has led since 2003. VIVCAP LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses, managing approximately $24.8 million across about 50 accounts. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis to focus on long-term growth opportunities and offers educational seminars to the public at no charge.

Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting
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Timothy M

Series 63, Series 65

Alpharetta, GA

Morgan Capital Group LLC

Timothy Morgan is a financial advisor with Morgan Capital Group LLC in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Manpower Engineering, Morgan Joseph, and State Farm Insurance. He also maintains a licensed insurance practice involving the sale of insurance products. Morgan Capital Group LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and small businesses. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts and is noted for sponsoring a wrap-fee program while primarily managing non-discretionary assets. Their investment strategies are tailored to client objectives and include asset allocation, dollar-cost averaging, and technical analysis, with planning services available on a fixed-fee or hourly basis.

Annuities
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Lisa S

Series 63, Series 66

Johns Creek, GA

Nine30 Advisors LLC

Lisa Smith is a financial advisor with Nine30 Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 22 years of industry experience. She has held roles at multiple firms including Revolut Wealth Inc., Kalos Management, and Weild & Co. Outside of advising, she teaches blockchain technology and other subjects as an adjunct professor at several universities and is involved in film production as an executive producer. She is also a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and Jack and Jill of America. Nine30 Advisors LLC provides web-based, discretionary investment management to retail and certain institutional clients through mobile and web platforms. The firm uses an algorithm-driven process to generate portfolio recommendations and offers both diversified and concentrated equity momentum strategies, focusing on public U.S. securities and ETFs.

Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting
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