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 Bendis is a financial advisor with Good Life Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Good Life Advisors since 2014 and also maintains an affiliation with LPL Financial. Good Life Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, families, businesses, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a team-based approach with independent research and multiple methods of analysis to tailor advice and manage portfolios aligned with clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Jean Furgiuele is a financial advisor at Pinnacle Investments, LLC with 35 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Global Investment Advisors and Essex Securities prior to joining Pinnacle Investments in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as an artist and designer under the name JMF Designer. Pinnacle Investments is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.06 billion in assets for nearly 2,000 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning and portfolio management services using fundamental and technical analysis, with accounts custodied at Charles Schwab or First Clearing.

Christopher Rondinelli is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Good Life Advisors, LLC since 2014 and also maintains an affiliation with LPL Financial since 2013. His prior experience includes a teaching role at the Community College of Allegheny County from 2012 to 2018. Good Life Advisors is a registered investment adviser with approximately 95 advisors and $4.35 billion in assets under management, serving individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers, utilizing tailored investment strategies and multiple advisory platforms.

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.

Trevin Seskey is a financial advisor at Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ascentis, he was associated with ORG Partners and has worked in various roles outside finance, including as a sales clerk at Vineyard Vines and a vehicle technician at MOCO Express. Ascentis Independent Advisors provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm offers tailored portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing asset allocation, fundamental and technical analysis, third-party managers, and a Private Direct Investments program.

Brandon Haynes is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Allegheny Financial Group Ltd in Pittsburgh, PA. He has been with Allegheny Financial Group since 1996 and Allegheny Investments, Ltd. since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, Haynes is a board member of Bridge of Hope, a nonprofit organization. Allegheny Financial Group provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes mutual-fund-based portfolios supported by in-house research and an investment committee, using diversification and ongoing monitoring for risk control. Allegheny also acts as adviser to private pooled vehicles and private funds, managing approximately $4.9 billion in regulatory assets under management across 28 advisors.

Laura Vassamillet is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for BNY Mellon Wealth Management from 2006 to 2024. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC manages approximately $7.8 billion in discretionary assets for a range of clients, including individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, employing a mix of in-house and third-party managers within an integrated bank-affiliated platform.

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.

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.

Mark Lind is a financial advisor with Exodus Wealth, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prosperity Wealth Management, Inc. and Fortune Financial Services Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he has maintained a long-term association with Janoski's since 2005. Exodus Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension/profit-sharing plans by offering asset management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm manages discretionary portfolios using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and conducts regular reviews and due diligence on recommended third-party managers.

James Nelson is a financial advisor with International Assets Investment Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC and International Assets Advisory, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the boards of two charitable foundations focused on nonprofit fundraising and the Evans City Library, and he is also an owner of a harness racehorse. International Assets Investment Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities through a national network of independent advisers. The firm emphasizes customized, long-term portfolio construction utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and may incorporate third-party managers and wrap programs in its strategies.

Curtis Randle El is a financial advisor with NFSG Corporation and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 19 years of industry experience, including roles at NewBridge Securities Corporation and International Assets Advisory, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of the Pittsburgh Historic Landmarks Foundation and the Greater YMCA of Pittsburgh. NFSG Corporation is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides asset management and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm customizes portfolios based on client objectives and risk tolerance, employing a variety of investment strategies and frequently utilizing third-party asset managers.

Robert Mckinney is a financial advisor with Advisors Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Advisors Capital Management since 2017 and previously was with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and LPL Financial, LLC from 2008 to 2017. Outside of advisory services, he is an independent insurance agent focusing on needs-based delivery of life, health, long-term care, and fixed annuities. Advisors Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management and proprietary model strategies to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, insurance companies, and government entities. The firm manages accounts using a combination of top-down macro analysis and bottom-up fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative research, offering customized private accounts, model separate-account and ETF strategies, and specialized solutions such as municipal fixed-income portfolios.

Alexander Park is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at The Bank of New York Mellon for eight years. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management, separately managed accounts, performance reporting, and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing 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, often delegating to third-party managers and using affiliated model strategies.

Neil Mager is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and six years of industry experience. He is also associated with Secure Money Advisors and has been involved in an insurance agent role related to sales of various insurance products. Foundations Investment Advisors is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $10.1 billion for over 29,000 clients through nearly 300 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan support, and sub-advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and registered investment companies.

Mark Ricci is a financial advisor at Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., and BNY Mellon. Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to institutional clients and pooled vehicles, offering discretionary separately managed accounts, non-discretionary advice, and retirement plan services. The firm’s investment process combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection and includes systematic strategies such as Disciplined Value and Managed ETF Portfolios.

Scott Shoup is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Vicus Capital, Inc. He has been with Vicus Capital (formerly PFG Financial Advisors) since 2003 and also worked at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Shoup is an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. Vicus Capital serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning services, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis across multiple strategies and providing specialized fiduciary consulting and plan-sponsor services.

Benjamin Lewis is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Secure Money Advisors and Matic Insurance Advisors. Lewis also advises on life insurance contracts and annuities as part of his activities outside Foundations Investment Advisors. Foundations Investment Advisors is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.1 billion for about 29,615 clients through nearly 300 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan support, and sub-advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and registered investment companies.

Wyatt Sten is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Allegheny Financial Group Ltd in Pittsburgh, PA. He has been with Allegheny Investments since 2012. Allegheny Financial Group provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs a mutual-fund-based investment approach supported by in-house research and an investment committee, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with various managed account programs.