Sara Morrison is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience. She has been with DWD Portfolio Solutions, Inc. since 2022 and previously worked in healthcare and education roles, including positions at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center. DWD Portfolio Solutions provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and participant account management for both individual investors and employee benefit plans. The firm incorporates various analytical approaches and model portfolios in its individualized investment advice and offers plan-level consulting and tailored investment solutions.

James Alexander is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Allegheny Investments and Cunningham, Powell & Associates for over two decades. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the Morgantown Kiwanis Foundation and holds leadership roles in several nonprofit and community organizations, including a senior living center and a health insurance agency. Allegheny Investments provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm develops tailored client strategies using primarily mutual funds and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Justin Nagel is a Series 66 credentialed advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC and has 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC for four years and spent a decade at The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. He also serves as a Registered Field Assistant at Kindred Wealth Partners, assisting advisors with client onboarding and financial planning. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC offers investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, managing approximately $13.45 billion in client assets. The firm serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment products and specialized offerings, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account arrangements.

Kathleen Thornhill is a financial advisor at Confluence Financial Partners with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Hefren-Tillotson for six years before joining Confluence in 2022. Confluence Financial Partners provides comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, professionals, business owners, corporate executives, and institutional clients, including retirement plan consulting. The firm operates as a fiduciary, employing a mix of active and passive investment strategies and emphasizes asset allocation and macroeconomic analysis in portfolio construction.

Caleb Boy is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with two years of industry experience. He is currently with Allegheny Financial Group and has prior experience at Key Investment Services, LLC, NewEdge Advisors, LLC, and Wealth Strategies Partners, among others. Allegheny Financial Group manages approximately $5.59 billion through a multi-advisor team, serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates, and is notable for its involvement with private funds and pooled vehicles alongside standard advisory services.

Eric Vogt is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Waldron Private Wealth. His career at Waldron spans over a decade, with roles dating back to 2011. He is a board member of the Estate Planning Counsel of Pittsburgh and is involved in angel investing through LOBO ONE LLC. Waldron Private Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and wealth advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and private funds. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation across various asset classes using mutual funds, ETFs, third-party managers, and alternative strategies, while also offering extensive family-office and non-investment services.

Benjamin Grom is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Allegheny Financial Group since 2022 and previously at Allegheny Investments from 2014 to 2022. Grom is based in Pittsburgh, PA. Allegheny Financial Group manages approximately $5.59 billion across multiple advisory teams, serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management through various programs, combining in-house research, independent manager recommendations, and private fund advisement.

Patrick Ellsworth is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Waldron Private Wealth and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, HBKS Wealth Advisors, and The Vanguard Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed as an insurance agent. Waldron Private Wealth provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and private funds. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation across various asset classes and offers a range of family-office services alongside investment management.

Patrick Mercier is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at BNY Mellon Wealth Management for five years. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as a passive owner and board member in several businesses, including a software company focused on retail applications and a designer and manufacturer of lightweight campers. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, governmental entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored strategic asset allocation frameworks and commonly manages portfolios on a discretionary basis across multiple asset classes, utilizing third-party managers and affiliated model strategies.

Jeffrey Potter is a financial advisor at Verity Asset Management with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Verity since 2004, including its predecessor entities. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches and scouts for various Black Bear Sports hockey teams. Verity Asset Management is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $1.15 billion and serving individual clients, retirement plan sponsors, institutional clients, and other advisers. The firm employs a largely model-based investment approach featuring tactical asset allocation and both internally managed and third-party strategies.

Joshua Rennert is a financial advisor with Waldron Private Wealth, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC, Sequoia Financial Group, Comerica Bank, and Huntington National Bank. Outside of his advisory work, Rennert is the founder of Reserve Private Wealth, LLC, and also provides occasional notary services. Waldron Private Wealth offers investment management, financial planning, and wealth advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and private funds. The firm’s investment approach centers on strategic asset allocation across multiple asset classes, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, third-party managers, and alternative strategies tailored to client needs.

Kelly Costello is a financial advisor at Waldron Private Wealth with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, Wells Fargo Clearing, Neuberger Berman BD LLC, New England Securities, and Merrill. Costello is also retained as an insurance agent, dedicating a small portion of time to that role. Waldron Private Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and wealth advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and private funds. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation across various asset classes and offers a range of family-office services and investment options through independent managers and specialized strategies.

Robert Malcolm IV is a financial advisor with Mariner Independent, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network, Focus4Financial, and LPL Financial. Outside of advisory work, he is a co-owner of Bebco, Inc., a commercial real estate management entity. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, model portfolios, and retirement plan services through a platform that integrates institutional resources and third-party managers.

Brody Mull is a financial advisor at Confluence Financial Partners in McMurray, PA. He holds the Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Confluence, he spent four years at the University of Pittsburgh. Confluence Financial Partners provides holistic wealth management and financial planning to individual clients, professionals, business owners, corporate executives, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of services including investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, operating as a fiduciary with both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Kevin Searfoss is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with over 21 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Waldron Private Wealth since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a football referee. Waldron Private Wealth provides comprehensive investment management, financial planning, and wealth advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and private funds. The firm’s investment process involves strategic asset allocation across a range of asset classes using mutual funds, ETFs, interval funds, and third-party managers, and it offers family-office services and specialized insurance product management.

Brandon Haynes is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Allegheny Financial Group. He has worked with Allegheny Investments, Ltd. for 26 years and has been with Allegheny Financial Group since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he is a board member of the nonprofit Bridge of Hope. Allegheny Financial Group manages approximately $5.59 billion across a multi-advisor team, serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management through various programs, utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates, and is active in advising private funds with additional regulatory oversight.

Laura Vassamillet is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing three years of industry experience. She previously worked for BNY Mellon Wealth Management for 18 years and Natcity Investments, Inc. for one year. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC manages approximately $7.8 billion in discretionary assets for a diverse client base, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments through a structured investment process that includes household-level investment policy statements and third-party model implementation.

Roselyn Wilkinson is a financial advisor with Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. She has 33 years of industry experience, including 23 years at Berthel Fisher and ongoing involvement with Md & A Financial Management Co since 1999. Wilkinson is also the author of the book *It's Good to be the Queen*, which aims to engage women in their financial future. Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of asset management solutions across multiple platforms through approximately 100 independent investment adviser representatives.

Mikai Thomas is a financial advisor at Heritage Wealth Advisors with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Heritage, he held roles at Osaic, Raymond James, and Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management. Heritage Wealth Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, business entities, non-profit organizations, and retirement plans with portfolio management, financial planning, tax preparation, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers personalized asset allocation, employs a range of investment vehicles, coordinates with outside professionals, and manages multiple private investment funds and pooled vehicles.

Samantha Sheetz is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor at Confluence Financial Partners with 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Waldron Private Wealth, LLC, Summit Bank, and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of her investment advisory role, she is also licensed as an insurance agent. Confluence Financial Partners provides comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, professionals, business owners, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored investment management, retirement plan consulting, and insurance referrals, employing a combination of active and passive strategies alongside proprietary and third-party portfolio management.