Brendon Pierson Jr. is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera since 2025. His prior work includes long tenures at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, as well as experience with Avantax Insurance Agency and Bp Franchise Consultants LLC. He also operates a tax preparation and accounting business, Brendon Pierson, Inc. 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 multiple portfolio management options through a multi-manager platform, combining affiliated and unaffiliated managers and various program structures across discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.

Daniel Merker is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cetera, having joined the firm in 2025, and previously spent significant time at Avantax in various advisory and insurance roles. Outside of his advisory work, he assists with tax preparation and accounting through his involvement with Brendon Pierson, Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser supporting a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, 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 third-party money managers.

Eileen Burns is a financial advisor at Cetera with 20 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Her prior work includes roles at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., Avantax Investment Services Inc., and McLaughlin Financial Group. She is currently associated with Brendon Pierson Wealth Management and Brendon Pierson, Inc. alongside her position at Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, 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, operating a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and program structures.