Nicholas Theis is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Baird and Jimcor Agencies. Outside of his advisory role, he was involved with Theis Media and held teaching positions at Penn State University. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multiple portfolio management options and financial planning services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Benjamin Montgomery is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and previously spent 17 years at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Pittsburgh - South Hills, PA. Montgomery is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded SMA strategies along with internal research and technology to support client advice.

Oliver Oxenreiter is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities based in Pittsburgh, PA, with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at PNC and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program that focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG criteria within its recommendations.

Maria Bowers is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for 17 years. In addition to her advisory work, she is a commissioned notary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jake Gleba is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he assists clients in developing customized holistic financial plans by exploring and understanding their personal financial goals and unique situations. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, progressing through several roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, and currently Investment Consultant since 2025. Throughout his tenure at Fidelity, Jake has gained experience in various aspects of financial planning and investment consulting. His approach focuses on personalized financial strategies tailored to individual client needs. Outside of his professional work, Jake's interests include beach activities, boating, fitness, football, golf, and skiing.

Patrick Fanning is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of experience at the firm. His prior work includes positions at Fort Pitt Capital Group, PNC Investments, 84 Lumber, and six years in the U.S. Army National Guard. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mark Silvester is a financial advisor with Cetera Investment Advisors LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Oppenheimer and Citizens Bank of PA. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of the Board for the Morningside Area Community Council, a nonprofit involved in planning community events. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Graham Versaw is Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. In this role, he works with families to assist them in making informed decisions about their finances through personal relationships and ongoing financial planning. Prior to this, he held several roles at Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant from 2024 to 2025 and Investment Consultant from 2023 to 2024. Graham's professional experience also includes working as a Financial Planner at Range Finance, Inc from 2022 to 2023, Advisor Consultant at Federated Hermes, Inc from 2018 to 2022, and Financial Advisor Associate (Internship) at UBS Financial Services, Inc from 2015 to 2016. His career reflects a consistent focus on financial planning and advisory services. Outside of his professional work, Graham enjoys cooking and baking, fitness, golf, reading, traveling, and volunteering.

Jonathan Dieckmann is a financial advisor at Stifel with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank for seven years before joining Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc. in 2022. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach uses proprietary forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Benjamin Gongaware is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with six years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2018 and previously worked at MACRO Clinical Research at the University of Pittsburgh. He teaches a six-week course on general financial information to senior citizens through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Chris Deandrea is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors who holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Global Retirement Partners, LPL Financial, Henderson Brothers Retirement Services, and PNC Wealth Management. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutions such as pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of financial professionals. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms, including proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Paul Feldman is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliate entities since 2016. Feldman is also licensed as an insurance agent, offering life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance in addition to his advisory role. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple program structures, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and custom strategies.

David Bousquet is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Oakmont, PA, with five years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he served at Cranesville Bible Church for 15 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

John Kiger is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Keybank and Key Investment Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Tiger Cards, a business that buys and sells sports cards and memorabilia through online platforms. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Karen Marshalwitz is a financial advisor with Merrill in Sewickley, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1997. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Luksis Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously spent 25 years with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Outside of advisory work, he offers accident, health, disability, and traditional life insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and discretionary management options.

Christopher Cole is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2011 and previously worked at AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a sales associate with Realty Benefit Services and Dergalis Associates. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions across mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Drew Brown is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill for 12 years. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Michael Hytla is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1993 and Primerica Financial Services since 1992. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Hytla + Associates, LLC, which supports his business activities with Primerica. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Robert Blough is a financial advisor with Cetera in Houston, PA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the board chairman and chairman of the budget and finance committee for First United Presbyterian Church of Houston, PA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.