Derek Varao is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Avantax and 1st Global Advisors and has operated a tax practice, The Tax Consultants Inc., in Fall River, MA, for more than two decades. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm 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 and operates a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and program structures.

John Varao is a CFP® professional with 37 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at Cetera and has previously held roles at Avantax Advisory Services and 1ST Global Advisors. Varao is also a director of The Robert F. Stoico / FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation, which supports nonprofit organizations in Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor 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 using a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.