Austin Ridgley is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Commonwealth Financial Network, Nexus Financial Network, Park Avenue Securities, and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Ridgley also engages in fixed insurance sales as an additional business activity. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad range of managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custodial services, working with clients to implement portfolios through both internally managed and outsourced models.

Dante Grenci is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been with Stratos Wealth Partners since 2021 and previously worked at LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services through Grenci Accounting and Finance. Stratos Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse clientele, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering a range of investment management and financial planning services through an open-architecture platform integrating multiple third-party managers.

Helene Lino is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked for Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for 14 years. Equity Services, Inc., also known as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms, often utilizing third-party asset managers and model portfolios, and combines long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

Myles Waltonbaugh Clements is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Mariner. He previously worked at Fort Pitt Capital Group and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He is also co-owner of Pittsburgh Coffee Co., a non-investment business venture with his spouse. Mariner serves a diverse client base, offering customized investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, with a notable integration of tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Paul Lantz is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. Before joining Principal Securities in 2016, he worked as an accountant for nearly four decades. His activities include offering fixed insurance, fixed life, annuities, disability insurance, and long-term care products. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions.

Sean Hannon is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at PNC Capital Markets for nine years before joining Commonwealth and Pinnacle Financial Strategies LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services.

Robert Kovalan Jr. is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked primarily within Citizens Bank and its affiliates since 2014. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory offerings include a digital advisory program managed in partnership with SigFig and a separate Managed Account program.

Donald Bell is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments, LLC since 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account available by invitation to employees. The firm utilizes algorithmic risk assessment and implements portfolios using approved model strategies with mutual funds and ETFs.

Cassidy Schmidt is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera Planning Partners. Her prior roles include positions at Stratos Wealth Advisors, LLC, Avantax Planning Partners, Inc., and Gierl Augustine Investment Management, Inc. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, particularly pre-retirees and retirees, offering investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-related advice. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes diversified allocations through mutual funds and ETFs tailored to client objectives, combined with ancillary services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate planning through a third-party provider.

Alan Cornell is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2004 and serves as a board member of the Beaver Cemetery and Mausoleum. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio strategist platform designed for employees with PNC Bank online credentials. The firm utilizes algorithm-driven risk assessments and delegates portfolio implementation to third-party managers.

Barbara Layton is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Janney Montgomery Scott for a total of 20 years, including her current tenure that began in 2021. Janney Montgomery Scott 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 services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

Jordan Fowler is a CFP® with ten years of experience in the financial services industry, currently with Cetera Planning Partners. His previous roles include positions at UBS Financial Services, Dollar Bank, and Avantax Planning Partners. Outside of his advisory duties, he is an owner of Fowler Family Holdings, a holding company involved in a roofing business where he contributes to financial review and marketing. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees. The firm provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning, including tax services and estate planning through third-party providers, with an investment approach centered on diversified mutual fund and ETF allocations aligned with client objectives and risk tolerance.

Daniel Johnson is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Wexford, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at New York Life Insurance Co, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and North Hills Financial LLC. Johnson is a board member and Tomorrow's Leaders representative for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Western PA. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Brian Quaranta is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Secure Money Advisors since 2010 and has been with Foundations Investment Advisors since 2019. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Secure Money Advisors LLC, where he conducts insurance sales and client reviews. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management 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 utilizes model portfolios and an asymmetric rebalancing approach in its investment management.

Richard Scotti is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Wexford, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Stewart Capital Advisors, S & T Bank, Hefren Tillotson, and PNC Bank. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain retail brokerage clients. The firm offers integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Brian Dart is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Wexford, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with GWN Securities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Kades Margolis Corporation, where he educates clients on life and long-term care insurance needs and assists with policy applications and reviews. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts and financial planning. The firm offers a range of managed-account programs and model portfolios, including SMA, UMA, and fund-strategist options, with a distinctive history of incorporating market-timing and momentum strategies within its legacy programs.

Jerry Starr is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2005. 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 broad range of clients, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plans, charitable organizations, and municipalities, offering brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

Collin Cutshall is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. He has one year of industry experience, having joined Valic Financial Advisors in 2026. Prior to his current role, his work history includes positions outside the financial sector. Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. serves 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 unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors and utilizes centralized technology and model solutions to manage client assets.

Ronald Jones is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Saxonburg, PA. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Eagle Strategies LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2006. Jones serves on the boards of Community Care Connections Inc., Butler County Family YMCA, and Knoch Boys Lacrosse. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers tailored advice through various program types and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Charles Testarella Jr. is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2016 across multiple roles. Outside of advisory work, he is a partner in Squirrel Boys LLC, a vacation rental business based in Southern Pines, NC. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse clientele including individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and municipal clients, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services through both in-house and third-party portfolio management.