Nichole Heide is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 11 years of industry experience, having previously worked at Hefren Tillotson, PNC Bank, and PNC Wealth Management. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory solutions supported by internal research and advanced investment tools.

Nicholas Seymour is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously served five years in the United States Navy. Seymour is also a lieutenant in the United States Naval Reserves, a role he began in 2024. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm’s planning services cover a broad range of areas, including cash-flow, retirement, education, and specialized planning such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, with tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and tools.

Amy Riley is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Hefren Tillotson from 2004 to 2022 before joining Robert Baird in 2022. The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and brokerage services, supported by ongoing manager selection, internal research, and the use of advanced tools such as artificial intelligence.

Justin Aughinbaugh is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently associated with LPL Financial in Seven Fields, PA. His prior experience includes roles at VLN Partners and several advisory firms since 2016. 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 a range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, operating through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Scott Fenwick is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he contributes to Fansided and works as a rideshare driver. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm primarily utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers and financial planning services.

Logan Nash is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, Nash worked at Uber and has academic and teaching experience at the University of Pittsburgh and North Hills High School. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and other financial services.

Ronald Paule is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 15 years and Waddell & Reed for 2 years before joining LPL Financial in 2024. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across a broad spectrum of investment options.

Nicole Di Piero is a CFP® certificant with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab. She has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2016, with prior experience at PNC Bank NA. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base consisting primarily of 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory guidance alongside access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Brian Dick is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and American General since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for the North Hills Athletic Association, a youth softball organization, where he manages teams, provides instruction, and participates in fundraising activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services with multiple program structures, supported by a multi-manager platform and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Caitlin Doucette is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where she leads a team of financial professionals focused on developing personalized financial plans for clients in the Pittsburgh area. She has held several roles within Fidelity Investments, including Assistant Branch Leader from 2022 to 2023, Financial Consultant from 2020 to 2022, Relationship Manager from 2018 to 2020, and Financial Representative from 2015 to 2018. Throughout her tenure at Fidelity, Caitlin has gained experience in client relationship management and financial consulting. She is committed to partnering with clients to meet their financial planning needs. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Caitlin enjoys camping, fitness, outdoor adventures, reading, tennis, and traveling.

John Mackie is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Pittsburgh - Wexford, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. for 16 years before joining Robert Baird & Co. in 2022. He 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 employs a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and separately managed accounts, supported by internal research and manager monitoring.

Dylan John is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, based in Cranberry Township, PA. He has one year of industry experience and has concurrently maintained outside employment at Lindy's Automotive Warehouse since 2017. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

James Meredith is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022, following a 19-year tenure at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Meredith is a lecturer at Saint Vincent College, where he teaches a CFA Level 1 prep course to business students. He also serves as a troop leader for Boy Scouts of America Troop 404 in Cranberry Township. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals—including high net worth clients—corporate and business clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The group offers a variety of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded SMA strategies, tax management, and internal research tools.

Raymond Ballantine is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and previously spent 24 years at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing internal research, model-traded strategies, and discretionary management, with approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets under management as of December 31, 2025.

Chad Edwards is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Baird in 2022, he worked for seven years at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. Edwards serves as Treasurer of Lodge 45 Free & Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania and is a board member of the Masonic Fund Society’s Investment/Finance Committee. The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co. provides wealth management services to individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of portfolio management strategies and emphasizes ongoing manager selection, internal research, and the use of advanced tools in delivering financial advice.

Joaquin Lopez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Investments for 23 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

John Ivory is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley in various roles since 2009, currently serving at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside of his advisory work, Ivory serves on the board of Mars UP Church and is a committee member of Rich-Mar Rotary, where he helps set up scholarships for students. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Samuel Dippold is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with 16 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and previously spent 11 years at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. Baird offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody with an investment approach that combines manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax management, and the use of internal research and technology.

Luke Edwards is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has progressed through various roles within Fidelity Investments since 2021, including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, and Customer Relationship Advocate. Throughout his career at Fidelity, Luke has accumulated experience that supports his approach to partnering with clients to develop thorough financial plans aimed at achieving their unique definitions of financial success. His professional journey encompasses roles focused on investment consulting, planning, relationship management, and client advocacy. Outside of his professional life, Luke's personal interests include comedy, family activities, food, golf, parenthood, and swimming.

Lara Stunkel is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Baird, she was involved with PSquare Scents, LLC and volunteered with Animal Friends. The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co., where Lara works, serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by internal research and technology.