Sara Pollock is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. She is currently an advisor at TIAA-CREF in Pittsburgh, PA, where she has worked since 2026. Prior to this, she held roles at S&P Dow Jones Indices and Federated Hermes, among others. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with ties to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm provides point-in-time planning services alongside ongoing portfolio management through a fiduciary advisory model.

Robert Davidson is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments, LLC since 2016. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering for employees that uses algorithm-driven portfolio strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists and executed with mutual funds and ETFs.

Shawn Buys is a financial advisor with TIAA‑CREF in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 13 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA‑CREF since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he works as a delivery driver for DoorDash on weekends. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, often serving those connected to TIAA‑administered retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios or customized strategies, and acts as adviser to various affiliated funds including a donor-advised fund.

Scott Marshall is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Scottrade, Inc. from 2005 to 2018 before joining TIAA-CREF in 2018. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time financial planning and ongoing portfolio management under a fiduciary standard, with services that include management of donor-advised funds and use of affiliated investment funds.

Bradley Boandl is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked with Valic Financial Advisors since 2018 and also has experience as an agent at Agia and as a bartender at Northampton Country Club, where he worked on weekends handling reservations and bar service. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants, offering wrap programs, portfolio management, and financial planning through a large network of advisors. The firm utilizes a technology-driven approach with discretionary unified managed accounts and serves a high volume of clients.

Kevin Lingenfelser is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Commonwealth since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he conducts fixed insurance sales as an agent under the name Lingenfelser Financial Services. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing over $200 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and comprehensive back-office services.

Danielle Bailey is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Allentown, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with six years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms, including Keller Williams and IVC Wealth Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she pursues real estate as a part-time activity, assisting friends and family with residential property transactions. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models and providing optional tax and ESG overlay services.

Daniel Kruper is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 12 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Citizens Securities, Inc., LPL Financial, and Keybank. Kruper is also co-owner of 3Rivers Financial, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm offers a broad adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Timothy Augustine is a CFP® professional with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at Cetera Planning Partners and has held previous roles at firms including Stratos Wealth Advisors, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Raymond James Financial Services. He is also involved with Gierl Augustine & Associates, LLC, where he participates in tax preparation and insurance sales. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement advice, along with ancillary services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, and estate planning through third-party providers.

Lawrence Feder is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2009. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discretionary online model account available by invitation to employees. The firm uses approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists, with investments in mutual funds and ETFs and automated portfolio management features.

Galen Greiner is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Oppenheimer since 2009. Prior to that, he was employed at Janney Montgomery Scott and Parker/Hunter Incorporated. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers a range of programs including asset management, consulting, and retirement services, using both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Michael Flynn is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Merrill and Foundations Investment Advisors LLC. Citizens Securities serves retail clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs as well as brokerage and insurance services. The firm provides a digital advisory program based on ETF portfolios and a Managed Account program, operating as both a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

John Bachman III is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with PNC Investments LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Sterling Real Estate Ventures LLC. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees. The firm employs algorithm-driven risk assessments and uses mutual funds and ETFs in its investment approach.

John Soika Jr. is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 1998 and also serves as an agent with Agia, focusing on non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-based individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models to construct client portfolios.

Brian Benacci is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Scottrade Investment Management, Strategic Advisers, Inc., and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios and customized strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Kristy Mc Cormick is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been associated with First Command's affiliated firms since 2005. First Command Advisory Services, Inc. is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm provides financial planning and various wrap-fee asset management programs, managing portfolios through a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Michael Steiner is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2022, as well as with Nylife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2015. He also serves as a Notary Public in Pittsburgh. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, and charitable and corporate clients. The firm offers tailored advice through multiple program types and manages a significant portion of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Sara Thomas is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2010. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm operates a vertically integrated advisory model that separates one-time planning from ongoing portfolio management and provides services under a fiduciary standard.

Ikechukwu Pius Nwagwu is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2017. Nwagwu also has experience with Heartland Payment Systems and serves as an agent for non-securities insurance products through AGIA. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm operates at scale with over 1,200 advisors managing roughly $29.2 billion and utilizes discretionary unified managed accounts and overlay services through advanced technology platforms.

Britton Beachy is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Mars, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and two years of industry experience. His professional background includes roles at PNC Investments LLC and Northwestern Mutual, as well as several positions at Lancaster Bible College. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account available by invitation to employees with existing PNC Bank online-banking credentials. The firm uses algorithmic risk assessments to recommend portfolios managed by PNC or third-party strategists, with implementation handled by investment delegates.