Melissa DeLodder, CRPS, PPC, currently serves as the VP of Practice Consulting and Plan Sales at Cetera Financial Group, a position held since February 2019. In this role, Melissa provides support to advisors to enhance and expand their retirement plan practices. Prior to this, Melissa was with LPL Financial from 2010 to 2019, where roles included Integration Manager and AVP Transition Support Partner, focusing on advisor transitions and retirement consulting. Beginning the career at Merrill Lynch as an Administrative Assistant/Intern, Melissa contributed to the growth of their 401k practice. Melissa holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from San Diego State University, earned in 2010.