Vincent Kremer is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Thrivent since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for Al's Bike Drive, a charitable program supporting the Toys for Tots initiative in Western Pennsylvania. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits. The firm emphasizes holistic, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under separate billing arrangements.

Joseph Ferguson is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. He is based in Pittsburgh, PA, and has been in the industry since 2025. His prior work experience includes roles at Bank of America, Harris Teeter, Virginia Tech Dining Services, and several other organizations. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Michael Gordon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2015 to 2023 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2023. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

William Stroyne is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His previous roles include two decades at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and OSAIC. Outside of advising, he serves on the board of the McKnight East Building 500 Association and is a band leader and musician for the InTransit Band, which performs at wedding receptions. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial services supported by research and technology-driven portfolio management solutions.

Louie Maser is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Belmont Logistics, Elliot Community Federal Credit Union, Dollar Bank, JC Penney, and Seton Hill University. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party investment models delivered through its network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Kenneth Breaden is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently with Raymond James & Associates since 2026. He previously worked at Robert Baird & Co. and Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. 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, and municipal entities, and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services supported by extensive research and multiple portfolio management styles.

Michael Divito is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, based in Pittsburgh, PA, and has 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005, following his time at Axa Advisors. Divito serves as a board director for Vibrant Pittsburgh. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory programs and third-party managers to tailor investment solutions based on client risk tolerance and needs.

Patrick Botula is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 58 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for over four decades. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Erik Vollbrecht is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Wexford, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2004 and has prior experience with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a power of attorney for his parents and acts as trustee and successor of an estate. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Andrew Wilk is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in the Pittsburgh office. He specializes in developing personalized investment and financial strategies for individuals, families, and business owners, focusing on wealth growth, preservation, and transfer. Andrew combines disciplined portfolio management with financial planning to support clients in making informed decisions aligned with their long-term goals. He has experience in college education planning, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and working with sports and entertainment clients. Andrew's approach is informed by his background in economics, data analytics, and competitive athletics. He earned his bachelor's degree from Chatham University, where he competed in NCAA ice hockey and baseball. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of work, Andrew coaches youth hockey and is involved with his family's hockey business. He serves on the boards of the Alzheimer's Association, Chatham University Alumni Association, and North Hills Community Outreach Young Leaders. He enjoys hockey, golf, tennis, and spending time with his family. Andrew resides in the North Hills of Pittsburgh and is originally from Frisco, Texas.

Nathan Kramm is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and having seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2019, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Co. He serves as president of a local Toastmasters International chapter. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Mark Battaglia serves as a Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill. With nearly four decades of experience in financial advising, Mark has built a client base that includes families, business owners, active and retired athletes, and corporations, focusing on comprehensive wealth management and retirement planning strategies. Mark earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Pennsylvania State University and holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He draws on his extensive background and the resources of a major financial institution to manage client portfolios holistically, emphasizing risk management and transparency. Originally from Upper St. Clair, Mark lives in Mt. Lebanon with his wife Diane. They have three daughters, all Penn State graduates. Mark supports community organizations such as Girls Hope of Pittsburgh and Cast in Traditions and represents his firm in events that benefit local veterans. His personal interests include golf, fly fishing, and spending time with his family.

Jeffrey Frye is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2020, he worked at MML Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, Frye is involved as a volunteer committee member with the Outer Banks Relief Foundation and owns tax and financial consulting businesses. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of portfolio management strategies and operates across multiple custody platforms, combining proprietary models with access to third-party managers.

Amanda Colledge is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2019 and previously was with UBS Financial Services from 2017 to 2019. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with customized portfolio management and investment solutions, utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party managers along with extensive capital markets resources.

Anthony Greco is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2025. Prior to this, he spent a decade at The Huntington Investment Company. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non‑qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non‑discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

John Kejas is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Allison Park, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1989. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Scott Tovissi is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner and partner of Lucy Duke LLC, a real estate management entity. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to third-party money managers through multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs a range of asset-allocation and portfolio management tools and supports various account management approaches.

Kathleen Cavataio is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017, following a one-year tenure at PNC Bank. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its 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.

Robert Raposa is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, Raposa owns and manages a retail store specializing in new and used Legos. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s approach includes collaborative annual planning engagements using firm-approved software, with implementation of recommendations conducted through separate arrangements.

Patrick Levendusky is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BNY Mellon Securities Corp and Nuveen Asset Management, LLC. He also participates as a financial advisor with NSS Life. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement consulting services supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary management, incorporating research and model portfolios from LPL Research and other subadvisors.