Martin Valentic is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Valentic is a part-owner of racehorses. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by providing advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account options and operates dual registrations as an SEC-registered adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer.

Paul Pigman Jr. is a financial advisor at First Manhattan Co. LLC with over 40 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, BNY Mellon Wealth Management, and Solenture Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Pigpop Racing, where he serves as a high performance driving instructor and team management advisor, and he is president of Scouting America’s Laurel Highlands Council. First Manhattan Co. LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes long-term, research-driven, value-oriented management, combining actively managed portfolios with passive investments and integrated wealth planning.

Michael Callas is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 10 years of industry experience, all spent at Janney since 2016. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and is based in Sewickley (Wexford), PA. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Emily Sippel is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC since 2026 and has prior experience at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Fort Pitt Capital Group, Atlantic Trust Private Wealth Management, and Wingate Wealth Advisors. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth management and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach using a combination of active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds, along with various portfolio management tools and legacy strategies from acquired firms.

Brandee Lusch is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2016 and is also involved in customer service and educational activities at Galen Glen Winery. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts using Envestnet’s platform, operating with a large network of investment advisor representatives and a sophisticated technology framework.

Kaitlyn Haney is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience. She currently works at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has prior experience with Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC and Fort Pitt Capital Group. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporate and institutional clients with comprehensive wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies, private funds, and advanced portfolio management tools.

Thomas Wigton is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles at PNC since 2015, including positions at PNC Investments and PNC Bank. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discretionary online portfolio solution available by invitation to employees. The firm uses algorithm-driven risk assessments to recommend model strategies executed with mutual funds and ETFs, with portfolio management delegated to third parties.

Paul Brahan is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with eight years of industry experience. He currently works at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has previously held roles at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Fort Pitt Capital Group, PNC Investments, Merrill, and Northwestern Mutual. Brahan studied at Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, providing wealth management, financial and tax planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that blends active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Elizabeth Duchak is a financial advisor at Mariner with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at BNY Mellon Wealth Management for six years. Duchak serves on the PR committee of the Women's Board of Pittsburgh, a charity focused on raising funds to support women and children in the area. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm employs a discretionary, customized investment approach supported by an internal research team and third-party managers, with additional capabilities in tax and accounting integration and financial wellness tools.

Jacob Kuczynski is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Seven Fields, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments and related entities since 2016. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account available by invitation to employees, which uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and invests in mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Amanda Liscio is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2012 and holds a role as an agent with Agia, focusing on non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including 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 for portfolio construction.

Steven Dzvonick is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services who holds a Series 63 designation and has 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Securities Inc. since 2016, previously operated DZVONICK Financial Services, and has been affiliated with Principal Life Insurance Company since 2003. Outside of advisory work, he receives renewal income from blocks of life insurance policies with Allmerica and Commonwealth. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Harry Kennedy is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes Hefren Tillotson and extensive tenure at Janney Montgomery Scott, dating back to 2017. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services supported by both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Melanie Colusci is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC. She has been affiliated with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2010 and is involved in life insurance sales and financial planning. Outside of her advisory role, she is an author and speaker focused on women business owners and is a member of the Penn Mutual National Advisory Council executive committee. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, providing custody, execution, and brokerage capabilities alongside investment advice.

Matthew Hartle is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Wexford, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2007. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio strategy pilot for employees. The firm uses algorithmic risk assessment to recommend model strategies managed by PNC or third parties, with implementation via mutual funds and ETFs and annual rebalancing.

Trevin Seskey is a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked in financial planning roles at Benchmark Financial Advisors and Ascentis Independent Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he has held positions in retail and automotive services. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on customized, primarily long-term portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, and other investment vehicles, supported by a broad network of advisors and integrated platform solutions.

Michael Ward is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network and has 41 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with both Commonwealth Financial Network and Wealth Management Partners, LLC since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member on the Brighton Township Zoning Board in Pennsylvania. Commonwealth Financial Network is a national registered investment adviser supporting approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and services, including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers, while offering operational, trading, technology, and compliance support to affiliated advisors.

Roger Zahn is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 38 years of industry experience, including over two decades with Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal Securities Inc. Zahn also owns Zahn Financial Services LLC, a firm he established to support joint expenses and staff payroll with a partner. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Jonathan Hileman is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65, Series 63, and Series 66 licenses and has held positions at KeyBank, PNC Investments, and First Commonwealth Bank. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, operating under a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure with both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Donald Kremer is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 35 years of industry experience. He is currently with Private Advisor Group, LLC and has previously worked with LPL Financial and Cantella & Co., Inc. Kremer has maintained his own firm, Kremer & Associates, Inc., which offers non-variable insurance products. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model utilizing a range of strategies and technology platforms while often implementing advice through third-party managers and TAMPs.