Rush Hodgin is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at La Roche University from 2016 to 2020 before joining Ameriprise. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning focused on retirement income, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and Social Security options.

Bavneet Makkar is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Cranberry Township, PA. Prior to Schwab, he worked at TD Ameritrade and has experience in various roles including behavioral specialist work through Gene Cook Supports, where he assists a client with autism focusing on personal development and emotional expression. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and managed-account services, offering a combination of non-discretionary advisory recommendations and access to discretionary separately managed accounts within a large, integrated operational framework.

Jill Baker is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Wexford, PA, and has 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing her own business consulting activities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Joseph Betten Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Cco Investment Services Corp for seven years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Mark Sekera is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab in 2020, he worked at TIAA and TIAA-CREF from 2013 to 2020. Outside of his advisory work, Sekera serves as a firefighter for the Cranberry Township Fire Department. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed 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 and discretionary investment guidance, supported by multi-asset model portfolios, formal alternative-investment processes, and integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Michael Lynn is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors who holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2010 and is also involved with The Talent Group. Lynn operates an independent insurance agency as a side business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base through thousands of Financial Professionals and offers a range of platforms, proprietary model strategies, and access to third-party advisers.

Michael Priola is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023 and was previously with Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2023. He is based in Cranberry Township, PA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis, utilizing Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Lynn Hyde is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Robert Baird since 2022, following an 11-year tenure at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. Lynn 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 variety of services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and separately managed account programs, supported by ongoing manager selection and internal research.

Randee Baer is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. She is currently with Robert Baird & Co., where she has worked since 2022, following a decade at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. Randee 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 broad range of services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and access to separately managed account programs, employing a mix of manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by internal research and ongoing manager oversight.

James Mashey is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Farmers Insurance Group. In addition to his advisory work, he owns a golf simulator business. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment approaches and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participates in wrap programs.

Todd Todorich is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He worked at Merrill for 16 years before joining Raymond James. He is also a partner in Tesera LLC, an entity involved in owning undeveloped real estate for potential future development. 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 wide range of clients—including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities—offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Bret Wagner is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2005. In this capacity, he works primarily with high net worth clients, focusing on financial planning. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Bret served as a Client Service Full Trader at Charles Schwab Corporation from 1999 to 2004. With 26 years of experience in the financial services industry, Bret brings extensive knowledge in client-focused financial strategies and portfolio management. His career experience encompasses both trading and comprehensive financial consulting. Outside of his professional work, Bret enjoys boating, fishing, golf, and outdoor adventures.

Andrew Aufderheide is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Hefren-Tillotson Inc. from 2008 to 2022. He is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and utilizes a mix of manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by internal research and technology.

Richard Schneider Jr. is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with Edward Jones in Wexford, PA, where he has worked for 10 years since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including a wide range of households and organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Bradley Dishart is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Robert Baird in 2022, he spent 26 years at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. He is a passive investor in ALPX Energy. Robert Baird & Co. serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients through its Private Wealth Management division, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm manages assets using a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, with ongoing manager selection supported by internal research and tools including artificial intelligence.

Kimberly Fleming is a CFA® charterholder with 47 years of industry experience. She currently serves as an advisor at Robert Baird & Co., joining the firm in 2022 after a 43-year tenure at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. Fleming holds board positions with the Buhl Foundation and Dollar Bank. She is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which provides financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services to individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, with ongoing manager selection supported by home-office research and tools.

Jessica Stofko is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with individuals and families to develop and maintain strategies aimed at growing, managing, and protecting their wealth through ongoing financial planning. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles as Investment Consultant and Financial Consultant before her current position. Prior to joining Fidelity, Jessica served as a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC from 2014 to 2021. Her experience encompasses various aspects of financial advisory services, focusing on personalized client strategies and wealth management.

Samuel Gaudio is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2015, he worked at Waddell & Reed from 2010 to 2015. He also serves as an instructor at the Community College of Allegheny County, a role he has held since 2013. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives, serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management options, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by advisor tools and technology.

Scott Slattery is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cranberry Township, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2026, he held roles at The Huntington National Bank, The Huntington Investment Company, Citizens Securities, Inc., and Citizens Bank. Outside of finance, he operated Scott Slattery Photography for a decade. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Paul Horan Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MML Investors Services and MassMutual, and has been involved with NCG Benefits since 2008. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios and institutional platforms.