Miles Gibson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors, LP in Pittsburgh, PA, and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, he served three years in the United States Marine Corps and has held roles within Schneider Downs and its affiliated entities. Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees, endowments, and qualified retirement plan sponsors, providing fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a committee-driven process and diversified portfolio construction.

Loren Fiffik is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Confluence Financial Partners. His career includes roles at PNC Investments for 18 years and Raymond James Financial Services. He is also involved with the Sylvia J Fiffik Irrevocable Trust, active for over 30 years. Confluence Financial Partners provides wealth management and financial planning to individual clients, professionals, business owners, corporate executives, and institutional clients, with a notable focus on retirement plan consulting for ERISA plan sponsors. The firm uses a fiduciary approach combining active and passive investments, third-party managers, and proprietary portfolios, emphasizing asset allocation and macroeconomic analysis.

Jackson Elizondo is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently with Confluence Financial Partners. Prior to joining Confluence Wealth Services, Inc., he worked at Raymond James Financial Services in various capacities. He serves as a Force Support Officer in the United States Air Force Reserve. Confluence Financial Partners provides comprehensive wealth management and financial planning to individuals, professionals, business owners, and institutional clients, with a particular focus on retirement plan consulting and fiduciary services. The firm employs both active and passive investment strategies, combining proprietary portfolios and third-party managers to serve a diverse client base.

Ralph Boyd Jr. is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Allegheny Financial Group and Allegheny Investments, Ltd since 2002. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Allegheny Financial Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm utilizes mutual funds, ETFs, and other pooled products guided by an in-house research team and investment committee, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management while also advising private funds and acting as a general partner or sponsor in certain cases.

Megan Muller is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors, LP with two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Three Cord True Wealth Management and Blue Sky Closing Services, among others. She is based in Pittsburgh, PA. Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors, LP serves individuals, trustees, pension plans, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a process-driven approach to portfolio construction and oversight, incorporating diversified investments and tax-aware strategies, and manages approximately $2.9 billion in assets across 21 advisors.

Charles Ziants is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Confluence Financial Partners and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors. His background includes a year at Uber prior to entering the financial services industry. Confluence Financial Partners offers comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, professionals, business owners, corporate executives, and institutional clients. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary account management with a mix of active and passive investment strategies and places emphasis on retirement plan consulting and fiduciary services.

Alexander Hart is a financial advisor with Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has held positions at Trustmont Financial Group, PWR Planners, and has experience in fitness and rental industries. Trustmont Advisory Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a long-term investment outlook and utilizes a variety of public research sources, managing discretionary accounts and approximately $1.3 billion in assets as of December 2025.

Michael Delgreco is a financial advisor at Prosperity Capital Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been with Prosperity Capital Advisors since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Delgreco provides administrative tax services through his separate business, DelGreco Tax & Insurance Services, and is a licensed insurance agent. Prosperity Capital Advisors offers financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporate clients, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a model-driven, multi-sleeved investment approach featuring core risk-based portfolios, specialized strategies, and access to private and alternative solutions.

Corey Taylor is a CFP® and ChFC® affiliated with Confluence Financial Partners, with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at PNC Wealth Management and was involved with Peranis Hockey World prior to his current role. Confluence Financial Partners provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, professionals, business owners, corporate executives, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a fiduciary approach combining active and passive investments, proprietary managed portfolios, and third-party managers, with a notable emphasis on retirement plan consulting and ERISA plan sponsor services.

Christopher Pretsch is a CFP® and CFA® with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Staley Capital Advisers Inc in Pittsburgh, PA since 2012. Staley Capital Advisers provides discretionary portfolio management to a range of private clients, including high-net-worth individuals, families, endowments, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, value-driven investment approach combined with tactical responses to short-term market opportunities, managing both private accounts and a concentrated long/short limited partnership.

Matthew Kelly is a CFP® with 17 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving as an advisor at Allegheny Financial Group Ltd since 2010. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Pittsburgh, PA. Allegheny Financial Group provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm utilizes mutual-fund-based portfolios supported by in-house research and an investment committee, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside managed account programs and private funds for qualified investors.

Andrew Roberge is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Guggenheim Securities, LLC from 2016 to 2020 before joining Staley Capital Advisers Inc, where he has been since 2020. 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, and it manages a concentrated long/short equity program within its private fund vehicle.

Stephanie Bogden is a financial advisor at Confluence Financial Partners with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Her prior work experience includes roles at EWA, LLC, NewEdge Securities, Inc., NewEdge Advisors, LLC, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Confluence Financial Partners offers holistic wealth management and financial planning to individual clients, professionals, business owners, and institutional clients, with a notable focus on retirement plan consulting for ERISA plan sponsors. The firm manages accounts using a blend of active and passive strategies, proprietary portfolios, and third-party managers, emphasizing asset allocation and macroeconomic analysis.

Mary Hixenbaugh is a financial advisor at Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Trustmont since 2010, having previously worked at its affiliated firm, Trustmont Financial Group, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an administrator and financial officer for Alpha Ministries, Inc., a nonprofit religious organization. Trustmont Advisory Group serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment advice, discretionary portfolio management, and group seminars. The firm employs a long-term investment approach using a combination of public research, industry reports, and adviser judgment.

Craig Preisendefer is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Latitude Advisors, LLC since 2015. He is also engaged in business consulting through VisionWide Consulting and involved in insurance sales. Latitude Advisors serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, and business clients by providing financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, third-party manager selection, and pension consulting. The firm uses a combination of model-based strategies and fundamental/quantitative analysis, managing most client relationships on a discretionary basis.

Jason Knapp is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at MDS Securities, MDS Energy Development, and ownership in The Allegheny Valley Conglomerate. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a Pennsylvania State Constable, is involved with the Allegheny County Constables Association, and is an officer/director of the Jason C. Knapp Foundation, a public charity. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages assets primarily on a discretionary basis using both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels in its service offerings.

Regis Ruane is a CFP® professional with 41 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with United Capital Financial Advisors and has previously worked at firms including Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Girard Securities. Ruane also acts as an insurance agent through United Capital Risk Management, LLC. United Capital Financial Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services nationally to individual investors, corporations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management with access to third-party managers and internally managed models, along with customization options for ESG and faith-based investing.

William Winkeler Jr. is a CFP® and CFA® with 13 years of industry experience. He currently works at Confluence Financial Partners, joining the firm in 2022 after seven years at Waldron Private Wealth. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent involved with insurance and annuity products. Confluence Financial Partners provides holistic wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, professionals, business owners, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes fiduciary management, combining active and passive investment strategies, retirement plan consulting, and the use of proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Kristian Karidis is a financial advisor at Confluence Financial Partners with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has one year of industry experience, including roles at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group. He also operates Splash Bros Detailing LLC. Confluence Financial Partners offers holistic wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, professionals, business owners, and institutional clients, with a focus on retirement plan consulting and a diversified investment approach that includes active and passive management and access to third-party managers.

Chris Wieder is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Allegheny Financial Group Ltd since 2006. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he provides tax preparation services as an independent contractor for established clients. Allegheny Financial Group offers investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm uses a mutual-fund-based investment approach guided by in-house research and an investment committee, employing diversification and ongoing monitoring to manage risk.