Demetrius Kokales is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors, LP, where he has worked since 2021. His prior experience includes 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. The firm offers fee-based investment management and planning services, employing a committee-driven investment process and providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management across a range of asset types.

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.

Diana Hallas is a financial advisor with United Capital Financial Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Goldman Sachs & Co., LLC, Mercer Allied Company, LP, and Lion Street Financial. She is also an insurance agent with United Capital Risk Management, LLC, where she processes fixed insurance and annuity business. United Capital Financial Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services nationally to individual investors, corporations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, access to third-party managers, and customized strategies including ESG and faith-based options, supported by proprietary technology and ongoing monitoring.

Paul Frey is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience. He is currently with Confluence Financial Partners and previously worked at Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated for 13 years. Confluence Financial Partners serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, professionals, business owners, corporate executives, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm provides holistic wealth management and financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and insurance services through an affiliate, using a fiduciary, goals-based process with both active and passive strategies.

Joseph Clark is a CFA® charterholder with two years of industry experience. He has worked at Allegheny Financial Group since 2017, including a prior three-year tenure at ITS Asset Management. Allegheny Financial Group serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee program services, often utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and other pooled products guided by an in-house research team and investment committee.

Thomas Mccrady is a financial advisor at Staley Capital Advisers Inc with 14 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 and data collection. Staley Capital Advisers provides discretionary portfolio management to private account clients such as high-net-worth individuals, families, endowments, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, value-driven investment approach while utilizing tactical strategies and manages both private accounts and a concentrated long/short limited partnership.

Rosemary Tomassi is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. and holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. She has 28 years of industry experience, including prior roles at OSAIC, American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., and Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with T/V Brokerage, Inc., where she handles sales, service, and processing of group benefits and insurance needs as well as bookkeeping. Ausdal Financial Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $3.73 billion for over 16,000 clients across a large network of advisors. The firm offers a wide range of managed account solutions and financial planning services, with investment strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Devin Burgess is a financial advisor at Waldron Private Wealth with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Cleveland City Hall, Vivint, Fedora Intertech, and The Rubinoff Company. Waldron Private Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and wealth advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and private funds. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach across various asset classes and offers a range of family-office and non-investment services.

Sean Mc Guigan is a Series 65-credentialed advisor at Waldron Private Wealth with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Aflac and University of Pittsburgh. Waldron Private Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and wealth advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and private funds. The firm’s investment approach incorporates strategic asset allocation across various asset classes and utilizes multiple investment vehicles, including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative strategies.

Valerie Visconti is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Her career includes 22 years at Valic Investment Services Company and related firms before joining Capital Analysts and Lincoln Investment in 2020. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with an in-house investment management team that utilizes proprietary screening processes and provides customized advisory solutions.

Charles Jenkins is a financial advisor with Lombard Advisers Incorporated in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lombard Securities Incorporated since 2016 and Janney Montgomery Scott LLC since 2013. Jenkins serves as a board member and president-elect of the Downtown Rotary Club/Foundation of Pittsburgh, a nonprofit networking and development organization. Lombard Advisers provides personalized investment management to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary programs, using a mix of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis, with a majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis, allowing clients to retain final trading authority.

Jose Rizal Pangilinan is a financial advisor with Good Life Advisors, LLC in Reading, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Good Life Advisors and LPL Financial since 2018 and was previously affiliated with Waddell & Reed, INC. and various insurance carriers. Good Life Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, families, businesses, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a team-based approach with multiple methods of analysis and offers a range of programmatic solutions, educational seminars, and ongoing planning subscription services.

Carmen Palmieri is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of experience in financial advisory. She has been with Waldron Private Wealth since 2015 and currently serves in their Bridgeville, PA office. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing a rental property. Waldron Private Wealth offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and private funds. The firm’s investment approach includes strategic asset allocation across multiple asset classes using a variety of investment vehicles and incorporates both independent managers and alternative strategies.

Sophia Kann is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Confluence Financial Partners. She has been with Confluence since 2020, with intermittent periods as a student during that time. Confluence Financial Partners serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm provides holistic wealth management, discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, and retirement plan consulting, employing a fiduciary, goals-based process that combines active and passive strategies tailored to client objectives.

Glenn Coleman is a financial advisor with Geneos Wealth Management, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has operated Coleman Financial Services since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a notary public and acts as an independent representative for various fixed insurance carriers. Geneos Wealth Management serves a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment advisory, and brokerage services. The firm employs a range of analytic approaches and investment strategies, combining continuous account monitoring with discretionary trading, and provides access to third-party money managers through model portfolios and customized accounts.

Nicholas Colaizzi is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Waldron Private Wealth since 2016 and worked concurrently at Robert Morris University from 2015 to 2019. Waldron Private Wealth provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and private funds. The firm utilizes a strategic asset allocation approach across a range of asset classes and offers additional services including family-office support and management of private funds.

Jared Nicholson is a financial advisor at Confluence Financial Partners in McMurray, PA, holding a Series 65 designation. He has prior experience working with Lifestyle Marketing and spent ten years with the Upper St Clair School District. Confluence Financial Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm provides holistic wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management using a fiduciary, goals-based process.

Kelly Racicot is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Gradient Advisors since 2022. He is also the owner of Novera Wealth Management, LLC and Novera Financial Group, LLC, where he provides financial planning and income planning services. Gradient Advisors, LLC offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor strategies and provides ongoing portfolio services on a non-discretionary basis.

Cynthia Egan is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has worked at Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1998 and has also maintained long-term roles at Kelly Girl Temporary Agency, Pittsburgh Press Company, and the University of Pittsburgh. Egan is the president and owner of Cynthia L. Egan, Inc., dba Egan Wealth Management. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various programs, leveraging an in-house Investment Management & Research team that manages model portfolios and employs a proprietary mutual-fund screening process.

William Groom is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Waldron Private Wealth. His prior experience includes roles at McKesson and The Polesky Agency. He serves on the Board of Advisors for the Finance/Financial Planning Department at Robert Morris University. Waldron Private Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and wealth advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes strategic asset allocation across multiple asset classes and offers a comprehensive suite of family-office and wealth management services.