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.

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.

Joseph Tabaka Jr. is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Confluence Financial Partners. His prior experience includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services and Wells Fargo Clearing. Confluence Financial Partners offers holistic wealth management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, business owners, corporate executives, and institutional plan sponsors. The firm employs a fiduciary approach with a combination of active and passive investment strategies, alongside retirement plan consulting and insurance referrals through an affiliated entity.

Zachery Saunders is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Confluence Financial Partners since 2021. He previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services from 2017 to 2021 and spent a year at the University of Pittsburgh. Saunders is also a licensed insurance agent in related insurance and annuity products. Confluence Financial Partners provides holistic wealth management and financial planning services to individual clients, professionals, business owners, corporate executives, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, emphasizing fiduciary standards, asset allocation, and the use of both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Steven Hykes is a financial advisor at Confluence Financial Partners with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Cetera and CashDollar & Associates prior to joining Confluence. Confluence Financial Partners provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual clients, professionals, business owners, corporate executives, and institutional clients. The firm offers individualized investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, emphasizing asset allocation, macroeconomic analysis, and fiduciary best practices.

Thomas Fitzsimmons is a financial advisor at Confluence Financial Partners with a Series 65 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Cashdollar & Associates and Milliport Sigma, as well as academic positions at Grove City College and the University of Wyoming. He is also involved with Krummholz Holdings LLC. Confluence Financial Partners offers wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, professionals, business owners, corporate executives, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes a fiduciary approach, combining active and passive investment strategies with retirement plan consulting and utilizes proprietary managed portfolios alongside third-party managers.

Richard Wingertsahn is a financial advisor at Confluence Financial Partners in McMurray, PA, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC and BNY Mellon, N.A., as well as experience outside finance at Panera Bread Co. Confluence Financial Partners offers holistic wealth management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual households, professionals, business owners, corporate executives, and institutional clients. The firm operates as a fiduciary, employing a mix of active and passive investment strategies, and maintains a notable focus on retirement plan consulting for ERISA plan sponsors.

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.

Katherine Montagazzi is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently advising at Confluence Financial Partners. Her prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Hub International. She is also a licensed insurance agent managing insurance and annuity products. Confluence Financial Partners provides holistic wealth management and financial planning to individuals, professionals, business owners, and institutional clients, with a notable focus on retirement plan consulting and fiduciary services. The firm employs a combination of active and passive investment strategies, personalized portfolio management, and access to third-party managers to serve a diverse client base.

John Abriola is a financial advisor with United Capital Financial Advisors and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 40 years of industry experience, including roles at Integrity Alliance, Lion Street Financial, Cetera Advisor Networks, Girard Securities, and Select Financial Group. Outside of advising, he provides income tax preparation and legal services on a limited basis. United Capital Financial Advisors offers national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm supports customization through a broad affiliate network and a platform that integrates sub-advisory, consulting, and technology services for independent advisors.

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.

Kurt Kimmich is a financial advisor with Confluence Financial Partners in McMurray, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and managing a power of attorney for his father. Confluence Financial Partners offers comprehensive wealth management and financial planning to individual clients, professionals, business owners, and institutional clients. The firm provides investment management, retirement plan consulting, and insurance referrals, operating as a fiduciary with a focus on asset allocation, macroeconomic analysis, and retirement plan services for ERISA plan sponsors.

Eric Glod is a financial advisor with Signature Equity Partners, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Osaic Wealth, Inc., MetLife Securities Inc., and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a youth basketball official. Signature Equity Partners provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm utilizes a multi-team structure and the Vision2020 Wealth Management Platform to offer tailored portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party money manager selection.

Edward Schoeb is a financial advisor with Mariner Independent who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network, Strategic Path Wealth Management, Householder Group Estate & Retirement Specialists, and LPL Financial. Outside the industry, he is a co-owner of Norm's Cycle Center, a motorcycle retail business. Mariner Independent serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—along with pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, coordinated tax support, insurance solutions, and access to alternative investments through a network of investment adviser representatives and a range of affiliated businesses.

Thomas Leslie is a financial advisor with Mariner Independent, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wealthvest Financial Partners, The Leaders Group, Inc., World Equity Group, Inc., and other firms. He is currently affiliated with Mariner Platform Solutions and Strategic Path Retirement. Mariner Independent serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides a comprehensive range of services supported by in-house resources and third-party managers, offering clients access to a variety of investment tools and affiliated businesses such as a state-chartered trust company and an institutional pension consulting affiliate.

Justin Binion is a financial advisor with Citizens Private Wealth in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citizens Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, Wells Fargo Clearing, Key Investment Services, and LPL Financial. He serves on the board of All For Children. Citizens Private Wealth, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals and families, pension and profit-sharing plans, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and endowments. The firm’s investment approach centers on long-term, goal-based asset allocation within an open-architecture framework, combining discretionary portfolio management and tactical adjustments informed by quantitative and qualitative research.

Jesse Leax is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently with Sequent Planning, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Davis-Fetch Corp of PA. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of a real estate development and leasing business. Sequent Planning, LLC (operating as Futurity First Wealth Management) serves individuals, retirement plan sponsors, businesses, endowments, and nonprofits, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services through a network of independent advisers. The firm employs a structured risk framework and diversified investment approaches, while providing ongoing investment communications and disclosures uncommon among similarly sized multi-team firms.

Daniel Coursey is a financial advisor at JFS Wealth Advisors, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at BNY Mellon and Henderson Brothers, as well as experience in education and lawn care. JFS Wealth Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, businesses, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and municipal government entities. The firm uses a written Financial Goal Plan and an internal Investment Committee to guide investment decisions, typically employing diversified portfolios with mutual funds, ETFs, and cash management.

Will Meyer is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with two years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Mariner Independent through Mariner Platform Solutions and Strategic Path Retirement. Meyer has prior experience at Farmers National Bank and extensive involvement with the Pittsburgh Field Club. Mariner Independent serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, tax support, insurance solutions, and access to alternative investments through its network of investment adviser representatives and affiliated businesses.

Ryan Hicks is a financial advisor at OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners provides customized financial planning and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of third-party managers, proprietary models, and technology-driven operational support to tailor investment solutions to clients’ specific objectives and risk tolerances.