Kaivon Maknoon is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to that, he worked at Wachovia Bank, N.A. starting in 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Trevor Young is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates, Sii, and MSI Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Alannah Williams is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, Old Navy, and involvement in educational institutions such as The Scranton School for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children and Florida International University. Outside of her advising duties, she coordinates seasonal market events for a local management consulting firm. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios along with a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Gary Laird is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Pittsburgh, PA, with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2023. Prior to his financial services career, he was associated with Eden Christian Academy for 23 years. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing holistic, goal-based financial analyses and written recommendations across a range of planning topics. The firm’s approach separates planning from managed-account programs, emphasizing ongoing reviews without discretionary trading authority.

Benjamin Bagnato is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding CFP® and Series 63 designations and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2014 to 2024. In addition to his advisory role, he operates BFB Resources, LLC, an S-Corp structure for financial planning and wealth management services, and is also licensed as an insurance agent for life, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars, with an emphasis on collaborative, annual planning engagements that utilize firm-approved tools and do not grant investment discretion to advisers.

Ghada Osta is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Citizens, PNC, and Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, as well as nine years at Al Hilal Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a quantitative asset-allocation process combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers non-discretionary services through a specialized group of Wealth Advisors within the broader J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization.

Christopher Hutchinson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 36 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Ameriprise, and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Cranberry Township, PA. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership in HUTCHINSON GP, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Bridget Fouse is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including DSF Wealth Management Group and New Pig Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president of the Juniata Valley Girls Basketball Boosters and as vice-chair of the 4:12 Foundation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Robert Levalley is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Vice President of the Dayton Ski and Board Club, where he helps plan and organize ski trips each winter. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by a structured process and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Michael Figurelli is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 32 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business ownership through Figurelli & Associates. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that emphasize dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Eric Dudik is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Jeannette, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Edward Jones and Integrity Retirement and Estate Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches volleyball in Indianapolis. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by research and technology tools.

Orlando Houston is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2011 and was previously with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author, owns Square Compass LLC, and serves on the board of Kappa Alpha Pse Fraternity Inc. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers, offering clients access to mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Martin Zimmel is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2019. He provides investment guidance to a select group of families, assisting them in making informed decisions to achieve their financial goals. Martin emphasizes building lasting relationships based on trust, integrity, and superior client service. His career in financial services spans over 15 years, including roles as Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2014 to 2019, Financial Specialist at PNC Investments from 2006 to 2014, and Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2005 to 2006. Outside of his professional work, Martin has interests in boating, cars, fishing, parenthood, traveling, and volunteering.

Christopher Marziotto is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Annuities Distributors, Pruco Securities, and Crump Life Insurance Services. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and also provides specialized services such as divorce planning and employer-sponsored programs.

Andrew Wallisch is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and previously held roles at Raymond James Financial Services and AirBNB. Wallisch also operates FC Financial Services, an entity linked to his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advisors utilizing a range of strategic and tactical investment approaches.

Derek Heuler is a financial advisor with Cetera in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Federated Global Investment Management Corp and related entities for over a decade, as well as at First National Bank of Pennsylvania. Heuler is also a wealth advisor for First National Trust Company and FNB Investment Advisors Inc, though he does not make investment decisions or participate in transaction execution. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, access to third-party money managers, and a range of program structures supported by over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Alison Miller is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC for five years and The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied for six years. Alison is based in Pittsburgh, PA. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Dara Ferchak is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. She has been associated with PFS Investments, Inc. since 2011 and Primerica Financial Services since 2000. Outside of advisory work, she owns Ferchak And Associates, an investment-related business, and works as a substitute teacher. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Rachel Yovich is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for seven years before joining Merrill in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in Meet Bub, LLC, a family-owned farm agriculture business focused on raising animals and producing educational farming videos. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Hricisak II is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Investment Advisors LLC and Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2014 and has also been affiliated with FNB since 2006. Outside of Cetera, he is involved in fixed life insurance sales and receives compensation for referrals to First National Bank's Trust Department. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with over $256 billion in assets under management and a network of more than 10,000 advisors.