Nicole Di Piero is a CFP® certificant with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab. She has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2016, with prior experience at PNC Bank NA. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base consisting primarily of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory guidance alongside access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Brian Dick is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and American General since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for the North Hills Athletic Association, a youth softball organization, where he manages teams, provides instruction, and participates in fundraising activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services with multiple program structures, supported by a multi-manager platform and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Caitlin Doucette is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where she leads a team of financial professionals focused on developing personalized financial plans for clients in the Pittsburgh area. She has held several roles within Fidelity Investments, including Assistant Branch Leader from 2022 to 2023, Financial Consultant from 2020 to 2022, Relationship Manager from 2018 to 2020, and Financial Representative from 2015 to 2018. Throughout her tenure at Fidelity, Caitlin has gained experience in client relationship management and financial consulting. She is committed to partnering with clients to meet their financial planning needs. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Caitlin enjoys camping, fitness, outdoor adventures, reading, tennis, and traveling.

John Mackie is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Pittsburgh - Wexford, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. for 16 years before joining Robert Baird & Co. in 2022. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and separately managed accounts, supported by internal research and manager monitoring.

Dylan John is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, based in Cranberry Township, PA. He has one year of industry experience and has concurrently maintained outside employment at Lindy's Automotive Warehouse since 2017. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

James Meredith is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022, following a 19-year tenure at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Meredith is a lecturer at Saint Vincent College, where he teaches a CFA Level 1 prep course to business students. He also serves as a troop leader for Boy Scouts of America Troop 404 in Cranberry Township. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals—including high net worth clients—corporate and business clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The group offers a variety of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded SMA strategies, tax management, and internal research tools.

Raymond Ballantine is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and previously spent 24 years at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing internal research, model-traded strategies, and discretionary management, with approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets under management as of December 31, 2025.

Michelle Retzer is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2014. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a range of portfolio management styles and in-house research.

Catherine Vandermer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked for the National Restaurant Association for twelve years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Chad Edwards is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Baird in 2022, he worked for seven years at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. Edwards serves as Treasurer of Lodge 45 Free & Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania and is a board member of the Masonic Fund Society’s Investment/Finance Committee. The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co. provides wealth management services to individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of portfolio management strategies and emphasizes ongoing manager selection, internal research, and the use of advanced tools in delivering financial advice.

Joaquin Lopez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Investments for 23 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

John Ivory is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley in various roles since 2009, currently serving at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside of his advisory work, Ivory serves on the board of Mars UP Church and is a committee member of Rich-Mar Rotary, where he helps set up scholarships for students. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Samuel Dippold is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with 16 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and previously spent 11 years at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. Baird offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody with an investment approach that combines manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax management, and the use of internal research and technology.

Luke Edwards is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has progressed through various roles within Fidelity Investments since 2021, including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, and Customer Relationship Advocate. Throughout his career at Fidelity, Luke has accumulated experience that supports his approach to partnering with clients to develop thorough financial plans aimed at achieving their unique definitions of financial success. His professional journey encompasses roles focused on investment consulting, planning, relationship management, and client advocacy. Outside of his professional life, Luke's personal interests include comedy, family activities, food, golf, parenthood, and swimming.

Lara Stunkel is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Baird, she was involved with PSquare Scents, LLC and volunteered with Animal Friends. The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co., where Lara works, serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by internal research and technology.

Nicholas Mitchell is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Hefren Tillotson and Minnotte Contracting Corp. He has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 2022. Robert Baird & Co.’s DDK Group serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through a range of financial planning and portfolio management services. The firm employs a mix of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax management, and ongoing investment research to support client advisory needs.

Frank Emmerling Jr. is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Gibsonia, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2013. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and tailors investment strategies based on each client’s risk profile, using a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Michael Keefer is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Zelienople, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2002. Keefer is also the owner of R E Lane LLC, a CPA firm serving as a trusted advisor in conjunction with his financial advisory role. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs through a network of representatives and partners with third-party asset managers for portfolio implementation.

Christopher Hudson is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo Clearing. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2021. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Ryan Gardner is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Aldi USA and MVB Bank, as well as time spent in education and various other positions. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized, integrated operational structure.