Patrick McDermott

Patrick McDermott is a seasoned financial professional with extensive experience in investment strategy and portfolio management. Currently serving as a Senior Investment Strategist at Focus Partners Wealth since July 2025, McDermott has previously held positions at Buckingham Wealth Partners as an Investment Strategist and at Loring Ward as Director of Portfolio Strategy. With a background that includes roles as Senior Analyst at Segal Rogerscasey and Investment Analyst at MBF Capital Management, McDermott has developed a comprehensive understanding of wealth management and financial planning. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania, an MBA in Finance from Santa Clara University, and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Analytics at the Georgia Institute of Technology.