Richard Birch is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and previously spent 11 years at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. He also serves as treasurer for Knaps Independent Battery E, a non-investment related role. Richard Birch is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department that 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, separately managed accounts, and utilizes internal research and technology such as artificial intelligence in its advisory processes.

Taylor Marziotto is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, Taylor worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of finance, Taylor serves as an assistant junior varsity volleyball coach for Franklin Regional School District. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm primarily employs model-driven investment strategies developed by internal and third-party portfolio strategists and offers financial planning and access to a range of asset managers and insurance products.

Nancy Conners is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2013 and is also associated with Duncan Financial Group, where she serves as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of financial professionals. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and maintains proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Tracy Johnston is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently with Stifel. She has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Johnston serves on the board and finance committee of Contemporary Craft, a nonprofit focused on making art accessible. Stifel serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. Its investment approach is based on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing asset allocation and planning analyses to support client decision-making.

Christine Brookins is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 63 designation and 23 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and Voya Financial Advisors. Outside of advising, she volunteers as a coach and committee member for Special Olympics Pennsylvania, provides disability training and advocacy, and serves as a part-time instructor at the Community College of Allegheny County, where she presents continuing education on special needs planning and professional collaboration. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various discretionary and third-party management options.

Deborah Sullivan is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. She has 40 years of industry experience and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2014 and at City National Bank since 2019. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Christopher Grieco is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and Keystone Benefits Group. 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 third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Nathan Glaser is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at PNC Investments for 10 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2024. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Barbara Virany is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured financial planning tools without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Thomas Martin is a financial advisor at Stifel with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2015 and serves concurrently with the D.C. Air National Guard since 1993. Outside of his advisory work, Martin is involved with Project Star, a respite foster care organization in Pittsburgh. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling aimed at guiding asset allocation and financial planning decisions.

John Cunningham is a financial professional with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms including DSF Wealth Management Group and Cetera Wealth Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling life, disability, fixed annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, featuring a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and program structures.

Daniel Mackey is a ChFC® and Series 63 licensed financial advisor at LPL Financial with 44 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 16 years before joining LPL Financial in 2024. Mackey also operates a separate business selling life and disability insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of investment strategies and operational tools.

John Kesich is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 license and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Avantax in various capacities from 1997 to 2025 before joining Cetera in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Kesich Consulting Group, LLP, a tax preparation and accounting firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with both affiliated and third-party managers.

Louis Civitarese is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked with firms including Merrill and Stratos Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an adjunct professor at Duquesne University and holds board positions on the finance committee of the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum and with the Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various asset classes.

Michael Thatcher is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation. He has experience in real estate and government roles, including eight years with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and two years at Jeffrey Costa Select Realty. Michael serves in the United States Marine Corps Reserve and is involved with MB2K Development, Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutions. The firm employs a large network of advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

John Kiblin is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2006. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning and allows clients to combine these services with managed accounts under a consolidated billing arrangement called “WealthPlan,” while keeping planning and portfolio management separate.

Andrew Wilbert is a financial professional with one year of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at South Hills Financial Group, where he is involved in administrative, customer service, and marketing responsibilities. He also serves as an insurance agent for Fixed Insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser operating a multi-manager platform that serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Michael Forney is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 1998. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm uses a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendation reports, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Gregory Lippert Jr. is a CFP® professional with ten years of experience in financial services, currently affiliated with Mass Mutual Investors Services. His prior experience includes roles at Carnegie Mellon University and Centerview Wealth Advisors, along with consulting work at HKS Financial Partners. He is involved in providing valuation and consulting services to small businesses and owns a leasing company that purchases vehicles for business use. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved tools, with optional implementation through brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Craig Baum is a CFP® professional with 36 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2011 and has been involved with Wealth Preservation And Management, Inc. and Wilson Baum Agency, Inc. for multiple decades. Outside of his advisory work, he is a freelance photographer and serves as a seasonal ski instructor. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and provides access to third-party advisers and proprietary model strategies.