Patrick Scherer is a CFP® and ChFC® with six years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Compound Planning, Inc., where he has worked since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at CW Advisors, LLC, Pinnacle Advisory Group, Inc., and Wilmington Trust. Compound Planning serves individuals, high-net-worth families, businesses, retirement plans, and financial intermediaries, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and institutional advisory services. The firm employs risk-based model allocations that integrate long-term buy-and-hold strategies with tactical tools such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting.

Stephen Uzonyi is a financial advisor with \u0026Partners in Oil City, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James & Associates and Pioneer Funds Distributor, Inc. \u0026Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, foundations, universities, trusts, private businesses, and corporations. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis across discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Kyle Cathcart is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Janney, he worked for Clarion County Adult Probation for five years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant coach for middle school student athletes and is a board member involved in fundraising and marketing for the Clarion Area School District. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipal clients, offering brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services supported by both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Howard Gierling is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Secretary of the Masonic Hall Association in Oil City, PA. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a broad client base and offers brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs, combining in-house portfolio management with third-party managers.

Avari Schmader is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently with Janney Montgomery Scott. Prior to joining Janney, Schmader spent 13 years teaching at North Clarion Jr./Sr. High School and three years at Clarion University of Pennsylvania. Schmader is also a member of the Clarion Rotary Club. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and advisory programs through a combination of in-house portfolio management and third-party managers.

Joseph Shields is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. He is currently with United Planners Financial Services of America, where he has worked since 2025. Prior to this, he held positions at OneAmerica Securities and American United Life and has a background that includes education roles. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm operates as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, offering financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan services, and brokerage solutions through an open-architecture platform utilizing multiple custodians and third-party money managers.

Reese Stiller is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has five years of industry experience, including prior roles at OneAmerica Securities and American United Life. Outside of his advisory work, Stiller is involved in several business ventures, serving as president of multiple entities related to consulting, insurance, and accounting services. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm employs independent Investment Adviser Representatives and uses a variety of custodians and third-party money managers to implement client strategies, with a significant portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Alyssa Prettyman Ion is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in Oil City, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2005. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plans, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

Elijah Busch is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at OneAmerica Securities, American United Life, and Western and Southern Life, among others. In addition to advisory work, he is involved as vice president in several non-investment related businesses, including an accounting firm and an entertainment company. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base through independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm manages approximately $12.77 billion in assets, primarily on a non-discretionary basis, and supports advisors through a limited-partnership ownership structure and formal transition assistance programs.

Matthew Lerch is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in Clarion, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Lerch serves on multiple local boards, including the Clarion Rotary, Clarion County Economic Development Corporation, and Clarion Blueprint Community, focusing on community development and programming. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base with brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services, utilizing both in-house and third-party asset management across various wrap and managed account programs.

Casey O’Toole is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Janney, he worked eight years at Clarion County Community Bank and eleven years at Northwest Bank. He serves on several local boards related to housing and community development, including the Clarion County Housing Authority, the Clarion County Redevelopment Authority, and the Clarion County Housing Development Corporation. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients through a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management across multiple advisory platforms.

Jason Domer is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at PNC Investments since 2017, following prior roles at Citizens Bank and Waddell & Reed. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering that uses algorithmic risk assessment to guide investment model selection and employs mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Patricia Doverspike is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with six years of industry experience. She has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2019 and previously worked for Corporate Risk Holdings, LLC for over two decades. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients through a combination of brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and various advisory programs.

Jennifer Williams is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC since 2006. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and various advisory programs.

David Gunter is a financial advisor with &Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He worked at Raymond James & Associates for 11 years before joining &Partners in 2025. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in several business ventures including serving as CEO and President of Magrini Management LLC and Pinnacle Wealth Solutions, a real estate holding company. &Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers investment management and related financial services using a combination of proprietary and third-party strategies, with a platform supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Sandra Young is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial. Her career includes roles at First Street Financial and Fidelity and Guarantee Life Insurance. She owns and operates SJ Young Financial Services LLC, managing branch operations and support staff. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to align with client goals and supports a broad advisor network with specialized programs including municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Hayley Hewlett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Grant Thornton and the University of Pittsburgh. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Matthew Best is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Investment Professionals, Inc., Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, and Blue Vase Securities, LLC. He co-owns Best Wealth Management with his spouse. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management options, combining broad platforms with technology tools to support its network of over 22,800 advisors.

Barbara Stroup is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2010, with a brief tenure at PNC Wealth Management and other firms prior to that. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a notary for client documents. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Valerie Lyle is a financial advisor at Stifel with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stifel since 2007. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals and institutional entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary methodology using forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and financial planning.