Samantha Burke is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on providing personalized financial strategies that align with her clients' life goals, emphasizing areas such as family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. Samantha approaches her role with the philosophy that understanding a client's life priorities is essential to creating effective financial strategies that bridge the gap between financial goals and life aspirations. Samantha holds a Bachelor's Degree from Robert Morris University and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is also engaged in philanthropic planning, helping clients to integrate their charitable intentions with their overall financial and legacy goals. Outside of her professional life, Samantha values family highly. She enjoys spending time with her two sons and husband, whom she has known since high school. Her personal interests include camping, cooking, gardening, interior decorating, music, traveling, and yoga.

Timothy Bandi is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc., LPL Financial, Countrywide Investment Services, and TD Ameritrade in various capacities. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, customized model portfolios, third-party manager access, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm combines discretionary investment management via its in-house team with non-discretionary solutions, emphasizing fiduciary standards for retirement and tax-advantaged accounts.

Gary Latuszewski is a financial advisor at BCG Securities, Inc. with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at several firms including Lincoln Investment and Capital Analysts. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Landmark Tax and Accounting Services, which provides tax planning, preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services. BCG Securities serves institutional retirement plans and individual clients with accounts typically over $25,000, offering portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and wealth management. The firm focuses on developing written investment policy statements and tailoring recommendations to client goals, often implementing advice on a non-discretionary basis.

Katrina Brown is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Allegheny Investments, Ltd since 2015. Allegheny Financial Group manages approximately $5.59 billion through a multi-advisor team serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates and incorporating private fund recommendations and third-party manager oversight.

Chad Hileman is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65-registered advisor with 12 years of experience. He has been with Gibson Capital, LLC since 2015. Gibson Capital, LLC provides investment advisory services to high net worth individuals, foundations, and retirement plans nationwide. The firm follows a strategic asset-allocation philosophy, emphasizing disciplined implementation, regular rebalancing, and client collaboration to design customized, diversified portfolios primarily through mutual funds and ETFs.

Karen Fadzen is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor with 13 years of industry experience. She is currently with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC and previously spent 11 years at XPYRIA Investment Advisors, Inc. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment products and platforms, with a focus on advisor-managed accounts and specialized offerings such as annuity subaccount management and 529 plan services.

Daniel Coursey is a financial advisor at JFS Wealth Advisors, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at BNY Mellon and Henderson Brothers, as well as experience in education and lawn care. JFS Wealth Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, businesses, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and municipal government entities. The firm uses a written Financial Goal Plan and an internal Investment Committee to guide investment decisions, typically employing diversified portfolios with mutual funds, ETFs, and cash management.

Anna Shoup is a financial advisor with Vicus Capital, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Vicus Capital, she worked at Cetera Wealth Services, PNC Bank, and Pennsylvania Financial Group. Vicus Capital provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, businesses, trusts, and employee benefit plan sponsors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary services, with an investment approach that includes fundamental and technical analysis, various managed strategies, and retirement-plan consulting with fiduciary support.

Ryan Hicks is a financial advisor at OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners provides customized financial planning and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of third-party managers, proprietary models, and technology-driven operational support to tailor investment solutions to clients’ specific objectives and risk tolerances.

Robert Feldman is a financial advisor at Snowden Capital Advisors LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Snowden Capital Advisors since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Feldman Family Partnership LLC, which invests in cryptocurrency through a Binance.US account. Snowden Capital Advisors LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, third-party manager selection, and financial and estate planning, often constructing customized model portfolios and utilizing a broad range of investment tools.

Barry Dervin is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of trustees for the Beth Hamedrash Hagadol-Beth Jacob Congregation in Pittsburgh. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a network of independent advisors and its own investment management team that employs a proprietary fund screening process.

Erik Gabrich is a financial advisor at MissionSquare Retirement with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, The Huntington Investment Company, and Huntington National Bank. Outside of finance, he has experience in the hospitality and real estate sectors. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm provides plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and advisory services through its Guided Pathways program, which uses investment advice and model portfolios developed by Morningstar Investment Management.

Anne Volk is an investment advisor representative at Vicus Capital, Inc. with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Cetera Wealth Services and Marmaras & Smith LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she has been an independent consultant for a skincare and nutrition products company since 2019. Vicus Capital provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, businesses, trusts, and employee benefit plan sponsors, using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis. The firm offers a range of strategies and emphasizes retirement-plan consulting and fiduciary services, including ERISA advisory support and participant account management programs.

Craig Galovich is a financial advisor at StoneX Advisors Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has operated his own financial planning firm since 1992. In addition to his advisory work, he is also an insurance agent specializing in life insurance sales. StoneX Advisors Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisor-managed portfolios, proprietary models, and third-party money managers to deliver customized investment solutions.

Demetrius Kokales is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors, LP, where he has worked since 2021, following prior roles at Fort Pitt Capital Group LLC and PNC Investments. Kokales serves as a board member of the Society of Financial Service Professionals’ Pittsburgh Chapter. Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees, endowments, and qualified retirement plan sponsors, offering fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a committee-driven investment process with diversified portfolios and provides specialized retirement services, including ERISA advisory and tax-aware planning.

Gary Wargo is a financial advisor at Cape Investment Advisory, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cape Investment Advisory since 2012, with prior experience at American Global Wealth Management. He is a partner at Blueprint Financial Solutions LLC, involved in a fixed insurance business since 2021. Cape Investment Advisory, Inc. serves a range of clients including individuals, businesses, qualified pension and profit-sharing plans, IRAs, and trusts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party and affiliated asset managers, using a process that incorporates client discussions, asset allocation plans, and portfolio management strategies.

Daniel Nelson is a financial advisor with International Assets Investment Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at International Assets Advisory since 2017 and previously at LPL Financial. Nelson serves as an at-large board member of the Nelson Charitable Foundation. International Assets Investment Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities through a national network of independent advisers. The firm offers customized, long-term portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and third-party money managers.

Joseph Clark is a CFA® charterholder with two years of industry experience. He has been with Allegheny Financial Group since 2026, having previously worked at ITS Asset Management from 2014 to 2017. Allegheny Financial Group manages approximately $5.59 billion through a multi-advisor team and serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and certain pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management programs, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates and utilizing a research-driven investment approach with a focus on asset allocation and diversification.

Thomas Mccrady is a financial advisor at Staley Capital Advisers Inc with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Staley Capital Advisers since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of Gleason Technology, Inc., a company specializing in digital technology for automated inspection processes and data collection. Staley Capital Advisers provides discretionary investment management to high-net-worth individuals, families, retirement plans, endowments, charitable organizations, corporations, and select institutional accounts. The firm employs an active, relative-value investment approach emphasizing asset allocation and security selection, managing concentrated long/short equity strategies within its private fund vehicle.

Gary Latuszewski Jr. is a financial advisor at BCG Securities, Inc. with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been associated with BCG Securities since 2022 and also works as a tax accountant at TAS Tax and Accounting Services, providing tax preparation, payroll, bookkeeping, and general accounting services. BCG Securities serves institutional retirement plans and individual clients with accounts generally above $25,000, offering portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and related advisory services. The firm focuses on tailored investment recommendations, often on a non-discretionary basis, and incorporates independent third-party manager analysis alongside fundamental and technical approaches.