Derek grew up in Massachusetts and continues to live here following his five years of active-duty service in the United States Air Force. While serving, Derek held the position of Senior Airman, Security Forces Specialist. Derek’s promotion to Senior Airman was the result of receiving the prestigious Below the Zone distinction, which provided him with his promotion earlier in his career than expected. Derek also achieved recognition for his outstanding leadership throughout his military career, resulting in selection to numerous esteemed assignments.
During his time in the service, Derek became quite passionate about finance, particularly wealth management and the freedom that comes with appropriate and successful professional planning. Always with his nose in a book or online performing research, he continues to enhance his knowledge in his new role as a financial professional to find the best paths and bridges to success for clients. Derek is an ambitious, driven, dedicated, and enthusiastic leader who thrives on helping others achieve their financial goals and is excited about his career at ProWealth.
In his free time, Derek enjoys traveling, fishing, kayaking, rollerblading, and a newly found excitement for golfing. He also enjoys taking his extremely adventurous three-year old German Shephard, Loker, on long walks and hikes.