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 Series 65-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC and has been involved with Secure Money Advisors since 2017. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an insurance agent, selling various insurance products. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and uses model portfolios with an asymmetric rebalancing approach.

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 at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior experience with Secure Money Advisors and Matic Insurance Advisors. Outside of his advisory roles, he advises clients on life insurance contracts and annuities. Foundations Investment Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes model portfolios and an asymmetric rebalancing approach, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to manage investments.

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.

Maria Koedel is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience. She is currently with Allegheny Financial Group in Pittsburgh, PA, where she has worked since 2021. Prior to joining Allegheny, she was employed by The Scion Group and has also held positions at The Pennsylvania State University. Allegheny Financial Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers investment management and financial planning services, utilizing an in-house research team and investment committee to guide portfolio construction and manager selection. Allegheny also acts as an adviser and general partner to private funds, a distinction that involves additional operational and compliance features.

Luke Kutzer is a financial advisor with BCG Securities, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with the firm since 2026. Prior to his current role, his experience includes positions in retail and service industries. BCG Securities, Inc. serves institutional retirement plans and individual clients with accounts generally above $25,000, offering portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and related advisory services. The firm utilizes written investment policy statements and employs a mostly non-discretionary approach, incorporating independent third-party managers and a variety of investment analyses.

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.

Darin Hawn is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Allegheny Financial Group Ltd. and Allegheny Investments, Ltd. since 2000. 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 guided by in-house research and an investment committee, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with managed account programs and private funds for qualified investors.

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.

Jason Graper is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience, currently serving at Allegheny Financial Group Ltd since 2007. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with Allegheny Investments from 2007 to 2024. Allegheny Financial Group provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm emphasizes mutual-fund-based portfolios supported by in-house research and an investment committee, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management, and acts as adviser to private pooled vehicles and private funds.

David Jeter is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Allegheny Financial Group Ltd since 2003. He holds a Series 63 license and volunteers pro bono financial planning services for cancer-related causes. Allegheny Financial Group provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities, using mutual-fund-based portfolios guided by in-house research and an investment committee. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary management, managed account programs, and sponsors private funds for qualified investors.

Hal Caprara is a financial advisor with BCG Securities, Inc. in Wexford, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with BCG Securities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Caprara owns and operates Landmark Tax & Accounting Services, which provides tax planning, preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services to businesses and individuals. BCG Securities offers portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and wealth management services to retirement plans and individual accounts, employing a blend of fundamental, mutual fund/ETF, technical, and third-party manager analysis across long- and short-term strategies.

Jonathan Kuhn is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Allegheny Financial Group Ltd in Pittsburgh, PA. He has been with Allegheny Investments, Ltd. and Allegheny Financial Group, Ltd. since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, Kuhn is involved in managing and operating several private fund entities affiliated with the firm. 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, utilizing diversification and ongoing monitoring to manage risk, and frequently implements client mandates through third-party Independent Managers.

Graham Gerlach is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Robertson Stephens. His prior roles include positions at The Leaders Group, Inc., Ratio Wealth Group LLC, MML Investor Services LLC, and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. He is also an independent licensed insurance agent with Ratio Wealth Group LLC. Robertson Stephens Wealth Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, family offices, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm combines personalized advice with centrally developed model portfolios and oversight by an Investment Committee, managing over $7 billion in client assets.

Rom Hurst is a financial advisor with Allegheny Financial Group in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has 29 years of industry experience, including over three decades at Allegheny Investments, Ltd. and Allegheny Financial Group, Ltd. Allegheny Financial Group serves a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs an in-house research department to guide portfolio construction, offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, and uniquely acts as adviser and general partner for certain private funds.

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.