Andrew Parrott Leaves Edward Jones to Join Cetera in Walnut Creek, California

WALNUT CREEK, CA — Winthrop & Co. is proud to formally announce that Andrew Parrott has joined Cetera, one of the nation's largest networks supporting independent financial professionals, continuing his practice in the East Bay.

Andrew joined Edward Jones in 2016 and built his practice serving families and professionals in Walnut Creek and the surrounding communities. After nearly five years with the firm, he made the move in search of greater flexibility in how he serves his clients and more room to shape the practice around their needs rather than a single firm's platform.

His transition reflects a pattern Winthrop & Co. sees across the industry: advisors who build genuine planning relationships inside a branch system eventually want broader tools, more open architecture, and more say in how their practice runs. Cetera's network model offers exactly that combination of independence and support, and it has become a frequent destination for advisors leaving captive channels.

Winthrop & Co. worked with Andrew throughout his evaluation and transition, from the initial confidential conversation through his first day. As with every placement, the process was run quietly, on his timeline, and at no cost to him.

Winthrop & Co. is an independent consulting and advisor placement firm serving financial advisors nationwide. We represent the advisor, never the firm, across wirehouse, regional, independent broker-dealer, and RIA channels. Advisors exploring their options can request an introduction in complete confidence.