Sara Pollock is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. She is currently an advisor at TIAA-CREF in Pittsburgh, PA, where she has worked since 2026. Prior to this, she held roles at S&P Dow Jones Indices and Federated Hermes, among others. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with ties to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm provides point-in-time planning services alongside ongoing portfolio management through a fiduciary advisory model.

Nicole Moses is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Monroeville, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with PNC Investments, LLC since 2016 and also has prior experience with PNC Bank, NA. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a health and fitness coach. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio solution for employees that uses approved model strategies and an algorithmic risk assessment process.

Shawn Buys is a financial advisor with TIAA‑CREF in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 13 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA‑CREF since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he works as a delivery driver for DoorDash on weekends. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, often serving those connected to TIAA‑administered retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios or customized strategies, and acts as adviser to various affiliated funds including a donor-advised fund.

Jesse Dubin is an advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He began his advisory role in 2025 and previously held various positions at the University of Pittsburgh, Boston University, and in municipal roles in Philadelphia and Boston. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated investment adviser representatives. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Glen Oconnor is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Pensionmark Securities, Capfinancial Securities, and Axios Advisory Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with American Pension Benefits, a third-party administrator, and continues advisory work with Axios Advisory Group. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services and utilizes multiple program structures combining in-house and third-party management, supported by technology tools and centralized due diligence.

Scott Marshall is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Scottrade, Inc. from 2005 to 2018 before joining TIAA-CREF in 2018. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time financial planning and ongoing portfolio management under a fiduciary standard, with services that include management of donor-advised funds and use of affiliated investment funds.

Talin Drabik is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Monroeville, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments LLC since 2008. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including the Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering, an invitation-only, online discretionary model account for employees that uses algorithmic risk assessment and implements investments via approved model strategies with mutual funds and ETFs.

Mero Capo III is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has held roles at Pensionmark Securities, CapFinancial Securities, and Axios Advisory Group, where he has been involved since 1994. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a partner consulting on business operations for American Pension Benefits. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of services through a network of independent advisers, utilizing multiple program structures and incorporating technology tools and centralized due diligence in their investment approach.

Jotie Hirkissa is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC in Pittsburgh, PA, with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked in various roles at Key Investment Services, KeyBank, and Citizens Bank since 2017. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that offers portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm employs a multi-provider model and integrates services with KeyCorp affiliates to deliver a range of investment and advisory capabilities.

Bradley Shermeto is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently with Carson Wealth in Pittsburgh, PA. Prior to joining Carson Wealth and its affiliated entity CWM, LLC in 2025, he worked for Louis Plung & Company for six years and Technip FMC for one year. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser operating an enterprise platform with over 650 advisors and approximately $50.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves corporate, institutional, and high-net-worth clients through discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services supported by a centrally managed Investment Committee.

Lawrence Feder is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2009. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discretionary online model account available by invitation to employees. The firm uses approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists, with investments in mutual funds and ETFs and automated portfolio management features.

Lisa Deporzio is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at GWN Securities since 2004. Additionally, she has been affiliated with Kades-Margolis Corporation since 1996. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in life insurance sales and serves as an unpaid officer of a family-owned handyman services business. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through a network of over 400 advisors. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, utilizing a range of investment strategies including legacy market-timing and momentum-based approaches.

Joshua Chiesa is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Monroeville, PA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles within Citizens Bank and Citizens Securities, along with earlier experience in the hospitality sector and at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory offerings include a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program, while it also operates as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Nicholas Maue is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Monroeville, PA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, Bank of America, Merrill, and Northwestern Mutual. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, offering investment advisory programs, brokerage, and insurance services. The firm features a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program, operating as both a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Michael Flynn is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. in Allison Park, PA, with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill, Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, and Secure Money Advisors among other firms. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm provides a digital advisory program using proprietary algorithms and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

John Bachman III is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with PNC Investments LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Sterling Real Estate Ventures LLC. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees. The firm employs algorithm-driven risk assessments and uses mutual funds and ETFs in its investment approach.

Brenda Hohn is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Monroeville, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Citizens Securities since 2016 and previously spent 15 years at Citizens Bank. Brenda serves as a board member of Downtown Kittanning Inc. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering both investment advisory programs and brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory platforms include a digital advisory program managed with SigFig and a separate Managed Account program, operating alongside its broker-dealer and insurance activities.

Brian Benacci is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Scottrade Investment Management, Strategic Advisers, Inc., and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios and customized strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Kristy Mc Cormick is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been associated with First Command's affiliated firms since 2005. First Command Advisory Services, Inc. is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm provides financial planning and various wrap-fee asset management programs, managing portfolios through a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Michael Steiner is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2022, as well as with Nylife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2015. He also serves as a Notary Public in Pittsburgh. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, and charitable and corporate clients. The firm offers tailored advice through multiple program types and manages a significant portion of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.