Derek Eichelberger is a CFP® and CFA® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as Managing Partner and Director of Investment Strategy at Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors, LP. He has been with Schneider Downs since 2015 in various roles. Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, trustees, pension plans, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through a process that emphasizes manager research, risk tolerance, and individualized portfolio construction. The firm manages approximately $2.9 billion in assets and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services, integrating tax-aware strategies and access to private equity investments.

Dennis Travis is a financial advisor at On Investment Management Company with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work includes roles at The ON Equity Sales Company and Ohio National Financial Services. Outside of advising, he also prepares tax returns and provides tax consulting. On Investment Management Company offers financial planning and investment advisory services to individual investors, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including fee-based planning and managed accounts, serving both discretionary and non-discretionary client relationships.

Patrick Kovach is a financial advisor at Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors, LP in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds a Series 65 credential and has one year of experience in the industry. Prior to joining Schneider Downs in 2026, he worked at Hapanowicz Financial for one year and was not employed in the financial sector from 2016 to 2025. Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees, endowments, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a committee-driven process that utilizes diversified portfolios including mutual funds, ETFs, bonds, and private equity when appropriate.

Steven Hagofsky is a financial advisor with Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Trustmont Advisory Group since 2008 and its affiliated Trustmont Financial Group since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Hagofsky Farms, which produces sweet corn, and is involved in natural gas and solar energy leases as a landowner. Trustmont Advisory Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers financial planning, investment advice, discretionary portfolio management, and group seminars, employing a long-term investment outlook supported by public research, industry reports, and adviser judgment.

Ronald Yost is a financial advisor at JFS Wealth Advisors, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA, with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with JFS Wealth Advisors since 2013. JFS Wealth Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, retirement plans, and municipal government entities. The firm provides comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services, utilizing a Financial Goal Plan and an internal Investment Committee that employs Modern Portfolio Theory to guide investment decisions.

David Simeone is a financial advisor with Creative Financial Designs, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Creative Financial Designs in 2023, he worked at Touchstone Capital, Inc. and Commonwealth Financial Network. Simeone is also a managing partner and wealth advisor at Firm Foundations Financial Group. Creative Financial Designs serves individual, charitable, corporate, and retirement plan clients through discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm’s investment approach includes asset-class model allocations and a range of strategies from passive to tactically managed portfolios, including Biblical Responsible Investing options.

Samantha Burke is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on providing personalized financial strategies that align with her clients' life goals, emphasizing areas such as family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. Samantha approaches her role with the philosophy that understanding a client's life priorities is essential to creating effective financial strategies that bridge the gap between financial goals and life aspirations. Samantha holds a Bachelor's Degree from Robert Morris University and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is also engaged in philanthropic planning, helping clients to integrate their charitable intentions with their overall financial and legacy goals. Outside of her professional life, Samantha values family highly. She enjoys spending time with her two sons and husband, whom she has known since high school. Her personal interests include camping, cooking, gardening, interior decorating, music, traveling, and yoga.

Robert Depalma is a financial advisor at OneSeven with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services and Patrick Capital Markets/McDuff Capital. He is also involved in providing insurance advice tailored to client needs. OneSeven offers investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, employing a primarily long-term investment approach with diversified portfolios that may include mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments. The firm utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary management and has affiliation with MGO Inc. for specialized pension consulting.

Jesse Leax is a financial advisor at Sequent Planning, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Davis-Fetch Corp of PA. Outside of finance, he is a co-owner of a real estate development and leasing business. Sequent Planning, LLC operates under the name Futurity First Wealth Management and provides investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, businesses, endowments, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a structured risk framework and offers a combination of firm-developed models, third-party managers, and customized allocations through a network of approximately 97 investment adviser representatives.

Daniel Coursey is a financial advisor at JFS Wealth Advisors, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at BNY Mellon and Henderson Brothers, as well as experience in education and lawn care. JFS Wealth Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, businesses, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and municipal government entities. The firm uses a written Financial Goal Plan and an internal Investment Committee to guide investment decisions, typically employing diversified portfolios with mutual funds, ETFs, and cash management.

Robert Feldman is a financial advisor at Snowden Capital Advisors LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Snowden Capital Advisors since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Feldman Family Partnership LLC, which invests in cryptocurrency through a Binance.US account. Snowden Capital Advisors LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, third-party manager selection, and financial and estate planning, often constructing customized model portfolios and utilizing a broad range of investment tools.

Joseph Sinclair is a financial advisor with Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. in Greensburg, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Trustmont Advisory Group since 2009 and has been associated with Trustmont Financial Group since 2006. Outside of advisory work, Sinclair is involved in insurance and fixed annuity sales, including marketing and illustrations for executive benefits. Trustmont Advisory Group serves individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment advice, discretionary portfolio management, and group seminars. The firm employs a long-term investment approach based on public research and adviser judgment, managing approximately $1.1 billion in discretionary assets as of the end of 2024.

Demetrius Kokales is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors, LP, where he has worked since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Fort Pitt Capital Group LLC and PNC Investments. Kokales serves as a board member of the Society of Financial Service Professionals’ Pittsburgh Chapter. Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees, endowments, and qualified retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers fee-based investment management and planning services, employing a committee-driven investment process and providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management across a range of asset types.

Gary Wargo is a financial advisor at Cape Investment Advisory, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cape Investment Advisory since 2012, with prior experience at American Global Wealth Management. He is a partner at Blueprint Financial Solutions LLC, involved in a fixed insurance business since 2021. Cape Investment Advisory, Inc. serves a range of clients including individuals, businesses, qualified pension and profit-sharing plans, IRAs, and trusts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party and affiliated asset managers, using a process that incorporates client discussions, asset allocation plans, and portfolio management strategies.

C Pavlikowski is a financial advisor with Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. in Johnstown, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Trustmont Advisory Group in 2017, Pavlikowski worked at Summit Brokerage Services for one year. Outside of securities advisory, Pavlikowski is also licensed as an insurance agent, selling life, health, and accident insurance. Trustmont Advisory Group serves individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment advice, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs a long-term investment approach that integrates public research and adviser judgment, managing approximately $1.1 billion in discretionary assets as of December 31, 2024.

Alissa Conklin is a financial advisor with Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc., holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with Trustmont Advisory Group since 2007 and has owned Appelman Financial since 1999, where she provides office management, tax preparation, and life insurance services. Conklin is also a Chartered Special Needs Consultant as of 2024. Trustmont Advisory Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment advice, discretionary portfolio management, and group seminars. The firm employs a long-term investment outlook supported by public research and adviser judgment and manages approximately $1.1 billion in discretionary assets.

Gerald Cibik is a financial advisor with Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. in Murrysville, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Trustmont Financial Group, Inc. since 2004. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent involved in the sale of life insurance and fixed annuities and provides tax preparation services during tax season. Trustmont Advisory Group serves individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment advice, discretionary portfolio management, and group seminars. The firm employs a long-term investment outlook and utilizes public research, industry reports, and adviser judgment rather than relying on a single proprietary method.

Thomas Mccrady is a financial advisor at Staley Capital Advisers Inc with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Staley Capital Advisers since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of Gleason Technology, Inc., a company specializing in digital technology for automated inspection and data collection. Staley Capital Advisers provides discretionary portfolio management to private account clients such as high-net-worth individuals, families, endowments, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, value-driven investment approach while utilizing tactical strategies and manages both private accounts and a concentrated long/short limited partnership.

Rosemary Tomassi is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. and holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. She has 28 years of industry experience, including prior roles at OSAIC, American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., and Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with T/V Brokerage, Inc., where she handles sales, service, and processing of group benefits and insurance needs as well as bookkeeping. Ausdal Financial Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $3.73 billion for over 16,000 clients across a large network of advisors. The firm offers a wide range of managed account solutions and financial planning services, with investment strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Frederick Helmick is a CFP® with 27 years of experience in financial advising. He is affiliated with Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. and also owns Helmick & Co Wealth Advisors LLC, which he has managed since 2000. Outside of his advisory roles, Helmick operates a tax preparation business and serves as an associate editor for the Journal of Financial Service Professionals. Trustmont Advisory Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, investment advice, discretionary portfolio management, and group seminars, emphasizing a long-term investment outlook supported by public research and adviser judgment.