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. holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has three years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including Trustmont Financial Group, Inc. and PWR Planners. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales through related entities focusing on life, health, LTC, Medicare, and fixed annuities. Trustmont Advisory Group serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering services such as financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and access to brokerage and insurance products. The firm employs a long-term investment approach based on a wide range of public research sources and manages approximately $1.3 billion in assets.

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 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Allegheny Financial Group since 2010. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Pittsburgh, PA. Allegheny Financial Group manages approximately $5.59 billion and serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a multi-advisor team approach, offering comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management programs that emphasize asset allocation, diversification, and oversight from a dedicated research department and investment committee.

Andrew Roberge is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently a financial advisor at Staley Capital Advisers Inc in Pittsburgh, PA, where he has worked since 2020. Prior to that, he spent four years at Guggenheim Securities, LLC. Staley Capital Advisers provides discretionary investment management to high-net-worth individuals, families, retirement plans, endowments, charitable organizations, corporations, and select institutional clients. The firm employs an active, relative-value investment approach that emphasizes asset allocation and security selection with a focus on quality and value in equities and macroeconomic analysis in fixed income.

Stephanie Bogden is a financial advisor at Confluence Financial Partners with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked previously at firms including EWA, LLC, NewEdge Securities, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Confluence Financial Partners provides holistic wealth management and financial planning to individuals, professionals, business owners, and institutional clients, with a notable focus on retirement plan consulting and fiduciary services. The firm uses a combination of active and passive investment vehicles, proprietary managed portfolios, and third-party managers to serve a diverse client base.

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.

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 one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Confluence, he worked at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Kristian is also involved with Splash Bros Detailing LLC. Confluence Financial Partners provides holistic wealth management and financial planning to individual clients, professionals, business owners, and institutional clients, including retirement plan consulting for ERISA plan sponsors. The firm combines active and passive investment strategies, fiduciary management, and uses proprietary portfolios alongside third-party managers to serve a diverse client base.

Chris Wieder is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Allegheny Financial Group since 2006. He also provides tax preparation services on a limited basis for established clients. Allegheny Financial Group manages approximately $5.59 billion across a multi-advisor team, offering services to individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans with a focus on comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management that includes discretionary and non-discretionary mandates and private fund recommendations.

Hannah Roth is a Certified Financial Planner® with five years of industry experience, currently with JFS Wealth Advisors, LLC. Prior to joining JFS Wealth Advisors in 2025, she worked at Dimensional Fund Advisors for four years and has additional experience at Hills Bank and Trust Company and the University of Iowa. She serves on the Investment Committee of the Mennonite Education Agency, overseeing endowment and scholarship funds for affiliated educational and religious institutions. JFS Wealth Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser providing wealth management, financial planning, and investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, retirement plans, and municipal entities. The firm uses a written Financial Goal Plan and an internal Investment Committee employing Modern Portfolio Theory to guide portfolio management, offering services that include continuous investment management, retirement plan fiduciary services, and access to private investment funds.

John Staley IV is a financial advisor at Staley Capital Advisers Inc with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Staley Capital Advisers since 1996 and holds several board and executive roles in privately held companies specializing in electrical enclosures, laser marking technologies, title insurance, and recycled plastic products. Additionally, he serves as president of the Staley Family Foundation and manages multiple family trusts and partnerships. Staley Capital Advisers provides discretionary investment management to high-net-worth individuals, families, retirement plans, endowments, charitable organizations, corporations, and select institutional clients, including insurance companies. The firm employs an active, relative-value investment approach focusing on asset allocation, quality and value equity selection, and macroeconomic-driven fixed-income management, while managing both separately managed accounts and private fund vehicles for accredited investors.

Ariel Watson is a CFP® professional with experience at Allegheny Financial Group since 2021, including roles at Partners Financial Group and Edward Jones earlier in her career. She has also held positions related to residence life and student services at Penn State Behrend. Allegheny Financial Group manages over $5.5 billion through a multi-advisor team serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a research-driven investment approach with both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates and offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management services.

Chad Lino is a financial advisor at WesBanco Securities, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at WesBanco Securities since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at First Commonwealth Bank and Infinex Investments, Inc. from 2015 to 2019. WesBanco Securities, Inc. provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, and retirement plans through wrap-fee programs and other advisory offerings. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary management, utilizing third-party managers and a range of strategies including tax-aware and ESG options.

Jason Domenick is a financial advisor at Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors, LP in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Schneider Downs since 2026. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at Ed Isabella's State Farm Insurance Agency and has experience in catering and retail. Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees, endowments, and retirement plan sponsors, offering fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a committee-driven process that includes diversified portfolios and tax-aware strategies.

Michael Montileone is a financial advisor at Allegheny Financial Group with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and spent 32 years at Allegheny Investments, Ltd. Montileone serves as a trustee and is treasurer for Gunny's Ridge, a veteran and first responder assistance organization. Allegheny Financial Group manages approximately $5.59 billion across a multi-advisor team, serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, emphasizing asset allocation and diversification, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates including oversight of private fund recommendations.