Brandon Haynes is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Allegheny Financial Group Ltd in Pittsburgh, PA. He has been with Allegheny Financial Group since 1996 and Allegheny Investments, Ltd. since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, Haynes is a board member of Bridge of Hope, a nonprofit organization. Allegheny Financial Group provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes mutual-fund-based portfolios supported by in-house research and an investment committee, using diversification and ongoing monitoring for risk control. Allegheny also acts as adviser to private pooled vehicles and private funds, managing approximately $4.9 billion in regulatory assets under management across 28 advisors.

Laura Vassamillet is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for BNY Mellon Wealth Management from 2006 to 2024. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC manages approximately $7.8 billion in discretionary assets for a range of clients, including individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, employing a mix of in-house and third-party managers within an integrated bank-affiliated platform.

Roselyn Wilkinson is a financial advisor with Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. She has 33 years of industry experience, including 23 years at Berthel Fisher and ongoing involvement with Md & A Financial Management Co since 1999. Wilkinson is also the author of the book *It's Good to be the Queen*, which aims to engage women in their financial future. Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of asset management solutions across multiple platforms through approximately 100 independent investment adviser representatives.

James Lee is a financial advisor with JFS Wealth Advisors, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with JFS Wealth Advisors since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Lee-Mortens Partnership. JFS Wealth Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts and estates, businesses, retirement plans, and municipal government entities. The firm employs a written Financial Goal Plan and an internal Investment Committee utilizing Modern Portfolio Theory to manage portfolios, offering investment management, financial planning, tax preparation, and retirement plan fiduciary services.

Mikai Thomas is a financial advisor at Heritage Wealth Advisors with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Heritage, he held roles at Osaic, Raymond James, and Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management. Heritage Wealth Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, business entities, non-profit organizations, and retirement plans with portfolio management, financial planning, tax preparation, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers personalized asset allocation, employs a range of investment vehicles, coordinates with outside professionals, and manages multiple private investment funds and pooled vehicles.

Mark Lind is a financial advisor with Exodus Wealth, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prosperity Wealth Management, Inc. and Fortune Financial Services Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he has maintained a long-term association with Janoski's since 2005. Exodus Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension/profit-sharing plans by offering asset management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm manages discretionary portfolios using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and conducts regular reviews and due diligence on recommended third-party managers.

Benjamin Greenfeld is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Waldron Private Wealth since 2011. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. In addition to his advisory role, he acts as a co-trustee on client trusts. Waldron Private Wealth offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes strategic asset allocation across multiple asset classes and incorporates third-party managers and alternative strategies.

Curtis Randle El is a financial advisor with NFSG Corporation and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 19 years of industry experience, including roles at NewBridge Securities Corporation and International Assets Advisory, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of the Pittsburgh Historic Landmarks Foundation and the Greater YMCA of Pittsburgh. NFSG Corporation is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides asset management and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm customizes portfolios based on client objectives and risk tolerance, employing a variety of investment strategies and frequently utilizing third-party asset managers.

Robert Mckinney is a financial advisor with Advisors Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Advisors Capital Management since 2017 and previously was with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and LPL Financial, LLC from 2008 to 2017. Outside of advisory services, he is an independent insurance agent focusing on needs-based delivery of life, health, long-term care, and fixed annuities. Advisors Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management and proprietary model strategies to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, insurance companies, and government entities. The firm manages accounts using a combination of top-down macro analysis and bottom-up fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative research, offering customized private accounts, model separate-account and ETF strategies, and specialized solutions such as municipal fixed-income portfolios.

Alexander Park is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at The Bank of New York Mellon for eight years. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management, separately managed accounts, performance reporting, and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, governmental entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored strategic asset allocation frameworks and commonly manages portfolios on a discretionary basis across multiple asset classes, often delegating to third-party managers and using affiliated model strategies.

Nathaniel Ecoff is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Waldron Private Wealth since 2019 and previously was employed at Willis Towers Watson from 2015 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in technology consulting with AlphaSights. Waldron Private Wealth provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation across a broad range of asset classes and offers family-office services along with management of private investment vehicles and alternative strategies.

Mark Ricci is a financial advisor at Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., and BNY Mellon. Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to institutional clients and pooled vehicles, offering discretionary separately managed accounts, non-discretionary advice, and retirement plan services. The firm’s investment process combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection and includes systematic strategies such as Disciplined Value and Managed ETF Portfolios.

Bart Carletto is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC with a Series 65 credential. He has over 37 years of experience, having previously worked at BNY Mellon from 1988 to 2025 before joining his current firm. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management, separately managed account access, performance reporting, and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, governmental entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored strategic asset allocation frameworks and typically manages portfolios on a discretionary basis across multiple asset classes, often delegating to third-party managers and using affiliated model strategies.

Scott Shoup is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Vicus Capital, Inc. He has been with Vicus Capital (formerly PFG Financial Advisors) since 2003 and also worked at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Shoup is an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. Vicus Capital serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning services, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis across multiple strategies and providing specialized fiduciary consulting and plan-sponsor services.

Bryan Waldron is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience, currently serving at Waldron Private Wealth. His entire career has been with the firm in various capacities since 2016. He also acts as a trustee for a limited number of clients, managing trusts on their behalf. 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 employs a strategic asset allocation approach across multiple asset classes and offers family-office services, investment consulting, and access to third-party managers and private investment vehicles.

Tucker Veenis is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at BNY Mellon Wealth Management for eight years. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC manages approximately $7.8 billion in discretionary assets for a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, utilizing a household-level investment policy approach and leveraging affiliated bank resources for capital market analysis and security selection.

Jason Staley is a CFA® credentialed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors, LP since 2016. Staley serves as a board member of the Mercyhurst University Alumni Board in Erie, PA. Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees, endowments, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting through a committee-driven process, managing over $3.3 billion with a team of 22 advisors.

Spencer Mc Kee is a CFP® with three years of industry experience currently advising at Waldron Private Wealth. He has held positions at Waldron Private Wealth since 2022 and previously worked at Somerset Trust Company. Waldron Private Wealth offers investment management, financial planning, and wealth advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach focuses on strategic asset allocation across multiple asset classes using mutual funds, ETFs, third-party managers, and may include private investment vehicles and alternative strategies.

Wyatt Sten is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Allegheny Financial Group Ltd in Pittsburgh, PA. He has been with Allegheny Investments since 2012. Allegheny Financial Group provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs a mutual-fund-based investment approach supported by in-house research and an investment committee, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with various managed account programs.

Maria Koedel is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience. She is currently with Allegheny Financial Group in Pittsburgh, PA, where she has worked since 2021. Prior to joining Allegheny, she was employed by The Scion Group and has also held positions at The Pennsylvania State University. Allegheny Financial Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers investment management and financial planning services, utilizing an in-house research team and investment committee to guide portfolio construction and manager selection. Allegheny also acts as an adviser and general partner to private funds, a distinction that involves additional operational and compliance features.