Joanne Gautrau is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Merrill for 23 years. Her recent roles include positions at Essex Financial Services Inc., LPL Financial, and PKS Investments. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion and serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and customizable strategies overseen by a central Investment Management team and committee.

Emily Boothroyd is a Certified Financial Planner® with 14 years of industry experience. She is currently associated with Merit Financial Advisors and previously worked at LPL Financial, Private Advisor Group, and PKS Investments. She also provides insurance advice as a licensed fixed insurance agent. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors serving more than 20,000 clients across 66 offices. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services and employs a long-term, diversified investment approach supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Edward Maher is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, LPL Financial, and Ceponis Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Blast Media Group LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion and serving a diverse client base including individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment strategy using tailored model portfolios and offers a range of services such as asset management, financial planning, and employee financial wellness programs.