Merit Financial Advisors

Erin Wozniak is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network, Advantage Investment Management, LPL Financial, and TL Financial Group. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with 264 advisors serving over 20,000 clients across 66 offices, managing approximately $23.9 billion in assets. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services with an investment approach focused on long-term, diversified portfolios managed through centralized models, supplemented by advisor customization.

Saraphina Peters is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Blueprint Wealth Advisors, as well as several positions at the University of Dayton. 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 managed by an internal team, allowing advisors to customize portfolios to client needs.

Shawn Quam Schulz is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He is a co-owner of The Wood Shop, a non-investment-related business. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion and serving a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, 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 Investment Committee.

Duncan Reidner is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with two years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Merit Financial Advisors since 2025 and previously at Blueprint Wealth Advisors and Citizens State Bank. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with 264 advisors serving over 20,000 clients across 66 offices, managing approximately $23.9 billion in assets. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services with an investment approach focused on long-term, diversified portfolios using centrally managed sleeves and customizable models overseen by an internal Investment Management team.

Ryan Gomendi is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors since 2026. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and co-owns Kingdom Stewards Inc., a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors serving clients nationwide. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services and employs a long-term, diversified investment approach managed by an internal committee, allowing advisors to customize portfolios with discretionary or non-discretionary authority.

Randall Kim is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 47 years of industry experience and holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His career includes roles at LPL Financial, Path Wealth Management LLC, Triad Financial Strategies, Inc., and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. He also provides insurance advice as an agent. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion with 144 advisors serving individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and modular sleeves, overseen by a central Investment Management team and Investment Committee, while allowing advisors to customize portfolios on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Thomas Gay is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Dasher & Padgett Financial Advisors, Invest Financial Corp., and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. He also serves as Secretary on the board of the Kiwanis Club of Dougherty County. 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 emphasizing long-term, diversified portfolio strategies managed through centrally overseen models, allowing for advisor customization and utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary authority.

Joshua Hewlett is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at PKS Investments, LPL Financial, LLC, Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., and Fischer Insurance Agency. Outside of his advisory role, he has experience in emergency management and operated a lawncare and landscaping business for eight years. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion with 144 advisors serving individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and modular sleeves, overseen by a central investment team and committee, while offering customization options for advisors.

Royce Kurtz is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Harbour Investments, Inc. and Woodbury Financial Services, INC. He is also involved in tax preparation and planning through Mennenga Tax & Financial and Merit Tax Advisors. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion and serving a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, 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 Investment Committee.

Austin Summers is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Merit Financial Advisors since 2022 and currently serves at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Prior to his advisory roles, he was affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research and LPL Financial. 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 approach using model portfolios and modular sleeves, overseen by a central Investment Management team and an Investment Committee, while allowing advisors flexibility in portfolio management.

William Meland is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Merit in 2025, he spent 21 years at Pillar Wealth Management Co. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm with 144 advisors managing approximately $10.6 billion. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering asset management, financial planning, and specialized services such as independent fiduciary and ESOP trustee work.

Christina Perna is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at TL Financial Group, Commonwealth Financial Network, LPL Financial, and Advantage Investment Management LLC. In addition to her advisory role, she is also a notary public. 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 modular sleeves, with oversight from a central Investment Management team and an Investment Committee.

Sean Moore is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors in Boynton Beach, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, LPL Financial, SMART Wealth Advisory, Securities America Advisors, and Securities America, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is a notary. Merit Financial Group, LLC manages approximately $10.6 billion and serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and modular sleeves, overseen by an Investment Committee, while offering customizable portfolio management options.

Brian Andrew is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Merit Financial Advisors, joining the firm in 2024 after working at Johnson Wealth Inc. and Johnson Bank for nearly a decade. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Chairman of the Investment Committee for Pathway 2 Cures, a venture philanthropy fund investing in start-up biotechnology companies. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and customizable sleeves, overseen by a central Investment Management team and committee, while offering a range of financial planning and specialized fiduciary services.

Philip Ferrara III is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience and is currently an advisor at Merit Financial Advisors in Durham, NC. His prior roles include positions at Scholar Financial Advising, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, Larson Financial Group, Merrill, and LPL Financial. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors serving around 20,000 clients across 66 offices and managing approximately $23.9 billion in client assets. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services with a focus on long-term, diversified portfolios supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary investment authority and a mix of fundamental and supplemental analysis methods.