Susan Smith is a financial advisor with Cetera in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Avantax Insurance Services, Avantax Advisory Services, and First Command Advisory Services. Outside of financial advising, she holds a notary public position in Texas and occasionally assists at a local vision clinic. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with a wide range of program options and affiliations.

Leah Mead is a financial advisor at Cetera with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked in various capacities at Cetera and affiliated entities since 2024. Prior to that, she was employed at Avantax and HealthEquity. Outside of her advisory role, she has been involved with Valet Living, a service focused on trash and recycling collection. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, employing a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Stacy Slawnikowski is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Avantax Investment Services Inc and Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory roles, she is involved with What's on Tap, a business she has been associated with for three years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes multiple program structures with both affiliated and third-party managers.

Craig Marr is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Capital Corp. prior to joining Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and advisory services through a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and third-party managers.

Mitchell Thunell is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Merrill, Edward Jones, and Robinhood, prior to joining Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Sean Kramer is a financial advisor at Cetera with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and EDI Financial. Outside of his advisor role, he is an instructor leading Pilates classes through TDM Fitness LLC. He is part of Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to various program structures and custodial relationships.

Shanth David is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Avantax Investment Services and Merrill, prior to his current role at Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with options including model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Michael Fiesel is a financial advisor with Cetera in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, he held various roles including positions at Avantax and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience as a service associate at Kohl’s. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, employing a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Holly Manton is a CFP® and ChFC® with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She has an extensive background primarily with Avantax prior to joining Cetera in 2024. In addition to her advisory work, she serves as a board member of the Winding Creek Estates Homeowners Association, where she contributes to community communications and event planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a network of over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Trent Lujin is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His career includes long tenures at Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Capital Corp before joining Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, operating a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Brian Phipps is a financial advisor with Cetera based in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Guardian Life for seven years and Avantax for three years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a real estate business focused on buying and selling single-family residences. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and serves over 800,000 clients through more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Brandon Melton is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors prior to joining Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with more than 10,000 advisors and approximately $256 billion in assets under management.

Evan Bloom is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and affiliated firms for over two decades. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that supports various investment strategies and program structures.

John Jennings is a financial advisor with Cetera based in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and First Command Financial Planning. Outside of his advisory work, he owns FloorJackGarage, a YouTube channel focused on DIY auto mechanic content. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform that offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and consulting services.

John Schlotz is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various Cetera entities since 2024, following earlier roles at Avantax and other firms. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a power of attorney handling his father's financial and medical affairs. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to proprietary and third-party models and program options ranging from automated allocations to bespoke strategies.

Ryan Newton is a financial advisor with Cetera in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked with various Cetera entities since 2024 and previously with Avantax Advisory Services from 2019 to 2025. Outside of finance, Newton participates as a corner worker at Apex Performance Driving School, assisting with race track safety during driving events. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Kathryn Giese is a financial advisor at Cetera with 34 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, Inc. for over three decades before joining Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform incorporating model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Andres Alvarez Casarez is a financial advisor at Cetera with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Robinhood Markets, Inc. and McCormick. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Sharmin Shanta is a financial advisor with Cetera in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, PNC Wealth Management, and J.P. Morgan Securities. She is also the managing member of S7S Investment and Management, LLC, a non-investment related business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Andrew Meyer is a financial advisor at Cetera with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Fidelity Investments. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through a multi-manager platform with a variety of program options.