Kenneth Kaszak is a financial advisor with Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. in Greensburg, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Trustmont Advisory Group and its related entities since 2010 and has been self-employed since 1986. Outside of his advisory work, he provides educational services on financial and health literacy, assists with writing and marketing self-published books, and gives presentations on artist Johannes Vermeer and related Pittsburgh connections. Trustmont Advisory Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a long-term investment outlook drawing on a broad range of public research sources and offers discretionary portfolio management alongside other advisory services.

Daniel Weimer is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience currently affiliated with Exodus Wealth, LLC. He has previously worked at Prosperity Wealth Management, Inc., Fortune Financial Services, Inc., WesBanco Securities Inc., and Key Investment Services LLC. He is also the president and owner of Life Goals Financial, a separate financial services business. Exodus Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension/profit-sharing plans, providing asset management, financial planning, consulting, and referrals to third-party money managers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and emphasizes tailored account supervision with a diversified investment approach using individual stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, options, and other instruments.

James Lee is a financial advisor with JFS Wealth Advisors, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with JFS Wealth Advisors since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Lee-Mortens Partnership. JFS Wealth Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts and estates, businesses, retirement plans, and municipal government entities. The firm employs a written Financial Goal Plan and an internal Investment Committee utilizing Modern Portfolio Theory to manage portfolios, offering investment management, financial planning, tax preparation, and retirement plan fiduciary services.

Charles Verruggio is a financial advisor at CW Advisors, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses with 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining CW Advisors in 2025, he spent 13 years at Wolf Group Capital Advisors. CW Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $15 billion in assets for a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm employs a Core-and-Satellite investment framework combining active and passive strategies across multiple asset classes, and offers services such as wealth management, retirement plan advisory, family-office solutions, and sub-advisory support.

Thomas Reading is a financial advisor at Courier Capital, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at HNP Capital LLC from 2016 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director of Win-Sum Ski Corp, which operates Holiday Valley Resort, a year-round facility offering skiing, snowboarding, golf, and tennis. Courier Capital, LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, banking institutions, charitable endowments, and pension plans. The firm employs an asset-allocation approach with Investment Committee oversight and offers discretionary management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments.

Peter Dochinez is a CFP® with 44 years of industry experience, currently serving at Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc., where he has worked since 1997. He has been involved with Trustmont Financial Group, Inc. since 1986. Beyond advising, he is an owner and managing partner in The Pulmonary Institute at Redstone LLC, a critical care facility development, and serves as assistant treasurer for the Export Volunteer Fire Department. Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. provides financial advice to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, trusts, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term investment approach drawing on multiple public research sources and manages approximately $1.3 billion in assets, offering discretionary portfolio management alongside other financial services.

Bart Carletto is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC with a Series 65 credential. He has over 37 years of experience, having previously worked at BNY Mellon from 1988 to 2025 before joining his current firm. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management, separately managed account access, performance reporting, and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, governmental entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored strategic asset allocation frameworks and typically manages portfolios on a discretionary basis across multiple asset classes, often delegating to third-party managers and using affiliated model strategies.

Tucker Veenis is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at BNY Mellon Wealth Management and Mid Atlantic Financial Management, Inc. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $7.8 billion in discretionary assets for a range of clients including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm uses household-level Investment Policy Statements to guide portfolio construction and rebalancing, integrating in-house and third-party resources, and is distinguished by its ownership by Fifth Third Bank and operational integration with affiliated entities.

Jason Staley is a CFA® credentialed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors, LP since 2016. Staley serves as a board member of the Mercyhurst University Alumni Board in Erie, PA. Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees, endowments, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting through a committee-driven process, managing over $3.3 billion with a team of 22 advisors.

Montana Nietert is a financial advisor at Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors, LP with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Enterprise, LLC, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a private investor in the manufacturing sector. Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors serves individuals, trustees, pension plans, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a process-driven approach incorporating diversified portfolios and tax-aware strategies, and manages approximately $2.9 billion in assets across 21 advisors.

Donna Wren is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Allison Park, PA, holding a Series 63 license and 39 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1986. Outside of her advisory role, she is the president and managing member of a tax/accounting LLC used for journaling Lincoln income. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches supported by an in-house research team.

James Ault is a financial advisor with Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. in Beaver Falls, PA, holding a Series 63 designation and 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Trustmont Financial Group, Inc. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns United Equity, an insurance business specializing in life, health, accident, disability insurance, and fixed annuities. Trustmont Advisory Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a long-term investment outlook using public research, industry reports, and adviser judgment, managing approximately $1.1 billion in discretionary assets as of December 31, 2024.

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 with ON Investment Management CO in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 34 years of industry experience and has worked with The ON Equity Sales Company and Ohio National Financial Services for over 15 years. Outside of advisory services, he prepares tax returns and provides tax consulting. ON Investment Management Company is a SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, businesses, and ERISA plan sponsors with financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of third-party investment programs and operates under a dual-registration model with both advisory and broker-dealer activities.

Jacob Filipowski is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. and has previously worked at Fisher Investments, PNC Investments, and Cambridge Investment Research. His background includes a mix of investment advisory roles and early work outside finance. Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals and institutions, including high-net-worth clients and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, disciplined investment approach centered on stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds, with portfolios customized to clients’ risk tolerances and other specific circumstances.

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.