Laura Vassamillet is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing three years of industry experience. She previously worked for BNY Mellon Wealth Management for 18 years and Natcity Investments, Inc. for one year. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC manages approximately $7.8 billion in discretionary assets for a diverse client base, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments through a structured investment process that includes household-level investment policy statements and third-party model implementation.

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.

Charles Verruggio is a financial advisor at CW Advisors, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses with 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining CW Advisors in 2025, he spent 13 years at Wolf Group Capital Advisors. CW Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $15 billion in assets for a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm employs a Core-and-Satellite investment framework combining active and passive strategies across multiple asset classes, and offers services such as wealth management, retirement plan advisory, family-office solutions, and sub-advisory support.

Thomas Reading is a financial advisor at Courier Capital, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at HNP Capital LLC from 2016 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director of Win-Sum Ski Corp, which operates Holiday Valley Resort, a year-round facility offering skiing, snowboarding, golf, and tennis. Courier Capital, LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, banking institutions, charitable endowments, and pension plans. The firm employs an asset-allocation approach with Investment Committee oversight and offers discretionary management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments.

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.

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.

Peter Dochinez is a CFP® with 44 years of industry experience, currently serving at Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc., where he has worked since 1997. He has been involved with Trustmont Financial Group, Inc. since 1986. Beyond advising, he is an owner and managing partner in The Pulmonary Institute at Redstone LLC, a critical care facility development, and serves as assistant treasurer for the Export Volunteer Fire Department. Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. provides financial advice to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, trusts, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term investment approach drawing on multiple public research sources and manages approximately $1.3 billion in assets, offering discretionary portfolio management alongside other financial services.

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® professional with 38 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Vicus Capital, Inc., where he has worked since 2003, and has also been affiliated with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013. Shoup holds a Series 63 license and has experience as an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. Vicus Capital provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, businesses, trusts, and employee benefit plan sponsors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis across various strategies and places an emphasis on retirement-plan consulting and fiduciary services, including ERISA advisory support and participant account management programs.

Tucker Veenis is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at BNY Mellon Wealth Management and Mid Atlantic Financial Management, Inc. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $7.8 billion in discretionary assets for a range of clients including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm uses household-level Investment Policy Statements to guide portfolio construction and rebalancing, integrating in-house and third-party resources, and is distinguished by its ownership by Fifth Third Bank and operational integration with affiliated entities.

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.

Wyatt Sten is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 12 years of experience, currently with Allegheny Financial Group in Pittsburgh, PA. He has been with Allegheny Investments since 2012. 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 across several programs, utilizing research and an investment committee to oversee mutual fund-based portfolios with a focus on asset allocation and diversification.

Austen Lunt is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Capital Analysts in Wexford, PA. His prior experience includes roles at Lincoln Investment and positions outside finance at Sewickley Car Store and Leones Pet Supply. He has also been affiliated with La Roche University for nine years. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and in-house discretionary investment management.

Maria Koedel is a CFP® professional at Allegheny Financial Group with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Allegheny, she worked at The Scion Group and held positions at The Pennsylvania State University. Allegheny Financial Group is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $5.59 billion and serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates, and incorporates private fund advisory and pooled vehicle management as part of its services.

Montana Nietert is a financial advisor at Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors, LP with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Enterprise, LLC, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a private investor in the manufacturing sector. Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors 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 incorporating diversified portfolios and tax-aware strategies, and manages approximately $2.9 billion in assets across 21 advisors.

Donna Wren is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Allison Park, PA, holding a Series 63 license and 39 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1986. Outside of her advisory role, she is the president and managing member of a tax/accounting LLC used for journaling Lincoln income. 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 and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches supported by an in-house research team.