Ralph Powell III is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Monroeville Financial Advisors, LLC, a business focused on leasing office space. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily to clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Leslie Hewitt is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Monroeville, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2022, Hewitt worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Michael Gordon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Greensburg, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its related entities since 2009, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Christopher Schmauch is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Greensburg, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Wells Fargo entities since 2014, including Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he manages his own investment-related practices and serves as a trustee and power of attorney for family trusts. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of financial planning and investment services tailored to clients meeting specified net-worth criteria. The firm integrates advisory services with various financial products and referral channels, providing clients with customizable planning solutions.

William Urbanik is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Latrobe, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously was associated with Sagepoint Financial and Go2Goalus, LLC, where he co-founded a nonprofit board. Urbanik also maintains other business activities, including leadership roles in wealth management and real estate development ventures. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofits through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by research, model portfolios, and both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Lydia Messenger is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, KeyBank, Markel Corporation, UPMC, GTE Financial, GNC, Proforma, and the University of Tampa. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides advisory services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Julian Marturano is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he spent 15 years at Woodbury Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in various insurance sales and holds leadership roles in insurance-related businesses. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors, offering a range of integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes asset allocation tools and a variety of investment vehicles to manage portfolios on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Kirk Perry is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Greensburg, PA. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, with 31 years of industry experience. Perry has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and its investment management division since 2002. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based financial analyses and planning across a wide range of topics. The firm’s approach separates planning from managed-account services, allowing clients to combine both under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Joan Wesley is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 30 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Avantax Insurance Agency, Avantax Investment Services, and Metro Real Estate Services. She also serves as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management services through a multi-manager platform that includes both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Michael D'Ambrosio is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and Lewis, McBeth & D'Ambrosio. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services supported by model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven solutions.

Aaron Bunting is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Larson Texts, Inc. and Gannon University. His other business activities include serving as a Contingent Trustee and acting as an Independent Agent outside of fixed appointments. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs.

Joyce Sullivan is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera Investment Services and Cetera Investment Advisors LLC since 2019 and previously spent 14 years with PNC Investments. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer for the Kiski Area Cross Country Boosters and holds a Director of Sales and Service position at First National Bank of PA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, operating a multi-manager platform that supports discretionary and non-discretionary account management across various program structures.

Brandon Ledoux is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at First National Bank of Pennsylvania and Cetera Investment Services LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing multiple program structures and manager options across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Joseph Horency is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2021, previously spending 15 years at LPL Financial and 19 years with The Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fixed insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers and various program options.

Larry Qvistgaard II is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2013 and is involved in several related business activities, including ownership of SMC Wealth Management and administrative coordination of the Beta Study Group. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm provides a range of implementation options, including proprietary and third-party model strategies, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management tailored to client objectives.

Christopher Pakos is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has a background that includes ownership and leadership roles in Pakos Wealth Management, Inc., as well as consulting work with Parquette And Associates, CPAs, PC. Pakos also operates his own accounting and tax preparation business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, with over $256 billion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Kristen Hull is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes eleven years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. She is currently associated with Duncan Financial Planning Advisors as well. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm provides multiple investment implementation options through proprietary and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.

Shawn King is a financial advisor at Cetera with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Cetera since 2014. He also has a longstanding affiliation with First National Bank PA and receives compensation for referrals to its trust department, in addition to conducting fixed life insurance sales outside of Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, encompassing discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Christopher Benec is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2013. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, tax-efficient strategies, and algorithmic tools to produce tailored, non-discretionary recommendation reports delivered in partnership with the advisor.

Elizabeth Horn is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Monroeville, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2018, and her prior work experience includes roles at Dormont Appliance, Swatch, and American Eagle Outfitters. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and scenario modeling in its financial planning process.