Naresh Patel is a financial advisor at Cetera with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked at Avantax Insurance Agency, LLC and has been involved in various accounting and tax preparation roles through multiple entities, including Westford Tax & Financial Group Inc, where he serves as president. Patel also participates in nonprofit advisory activities with Bhakta Samaj USA Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers.

Shyamal Patel is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at Deloitte Tax LLP and PwC, and is also employed as a CPA at Westford Tax and Financial Group, where he provides tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll services, and IRS notice assistance. Additionally, he supports financial advisory services by preparing client applications and communicating with clients in a financial assistant role. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning options, overseeing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.