Tammy Neff is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the CFA® designation along with Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Her career includes roles at Hefren Tillotson and Mühlenkamp & Company prior to joining Robert Baird. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and utilizes internal research and technology, including artificial intelligence, to inform client advice.

Brian Liptak is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2017. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Investment Services, Northwest Advisors, and Northwest Bank, where he has worked since 2004. Outside of his advisory practice, Liptak holds a 30% ownership interest in Brokers Services Marketing Group, a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and innovative technologies such as machine learning.

Ryan Larkin is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co., holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. since 2008 and joined Robert Baird & Co. in 2022. Ryan is based in Pittsburgh - Wexford, PA. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. The firm provides a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside tax-management and direct-indexing capabilities.

Anton Plantz serves as an Associate Resident Director at Merrill, where he began his career in 2007. He specializes in wealth management with a focus on closely-held businesses, assisting owners with critical financial decisions throughout the phases of their business lifecycle. His expertise includes cash management, retirement strategies and funding, and business monetization such as strategic sales or transfers. Anton earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania. He holds multiple professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Outside of his professional work, Anton enjoys golfing and skeet shooting. He resides in the Warrendale area with his wife, Katelyn, and their three children.

Cara Thomas is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2019, following brief tenures at AXA Advisors. Prior to her financial advisory career, her work history includes roles at Subway and TJ Maxx. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a variety of third-party advisory models and proprietary tools.

Ross Tomer is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he joined the Brown, Hurray, Plantz group in 2018. He works with corporate executives and closely-held businesses, focusing on creating financial strategies that build and preserve retirement assets. Ross adopts a consultative approach tailored to each client’s specific needs and goals, and his expertise includes cash management, retirement planning, insurance strategies, portfolio management, and retirement income. Ross holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of work, he enjoys biking, boxing, football, and skiing.

Logan Dietz is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Robert Baird & Co. and has previously worked at Hefren-Tillotson and Bowling Green State University. The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co., where he works, serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations with a range of wealth management and advisory services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and incorporating internal research and advanced tools.

John Mouganis is a CFP® and ChFC® with 38 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2023 and previously spent 14 years at Commonwealth Financial Network. He is also the author of the book "Schooled in Retirement." LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Darren Hucko is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and previously spent 15 years at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. He serves as a board member and participates on the Investment/Finance Committee for the Bender Leadership Academy. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside internal research and investment tools.

Jonathan Mcmonigal is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation, with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Robert Baird & Co. and has previously worked at Hefren Tillotson. Mcmonigal also has prior experience outside of financial services, including roles at Panera Bread and The Pennsylvania State University. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individual clients, corporate and business clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a range of investment strategies and portfolio management services, supported by internal research and manager oversight, and reported approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets under management as of December 31, 2025.

Jared Scholl is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2002. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a centralized consulting approach and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

William Fraser III is a financial advisor at Cetera with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. for 14 years prior to his current roles at Cetera and Fraser Wealthcare. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services using multi-manager platforms and various program structures.

Kyle Larsen is a financial professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera since 2023. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience with Securian Financial Services, Minnesota Life Insurance, and CRI Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fixed insurance sales through North Star Consultants and provides financial services under North Star Resource Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party strategies.

Leah Wetzel is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2017, previously holding positions at Bank of America and Merrill. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charities. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, tailored to each client’s risk profile and utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment resources.

Kenneth Rodgers is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co., holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and previously with Hefren Tillotson beginning in 2016. 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 services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage services, using a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with tax-management and direct-indexing capabilities.

Bruno Natter is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Wexford, PA, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2024, he worked at Key Investment Services LLC and KeyBank from 2018 to 2024. He is also employed as a financial advisor at S&T Bank. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Gregory Farrell is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. and holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations. He has 33 years of industry experience, including a long tenure at Hefren Tillotson, Inc., and has been with Robert Baird since 2022. Farrell serves as a board member and treasurer for the Second Harvest Community Thrift Store in Sharpsburg, PA. The DDK Group, a team within Robert Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and brokerage services, supported by ongoing manager selection, internal research, and a variety of investment strategies.

James Tepke is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Timothy Hunkele is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Robert Baird & Co. in 2022, he worked at Hefren Tillotson and PNC Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he has coached middle school baseball teams in the Pine Richland School District. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and custody services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with ongoing manager selection supported by internal research and tools.

John Murray is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes over two decades at Grove Point Investments, LLC and Grove Point Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with the US Legends Pro Pickleball League. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.