Ronald Yost is a financial advisor at JFS Wealth Advisors, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA, with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with JFS Wealth Advisors since 2013. JFS Wealth Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, retirement plans, and municipal government entities. The firm provides comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services, utilizing a Financial Goal Plan and an internal Investment Committee that employs Modern Portfolio Theory to guide investment decisions.

Hal Caprara is a financial advisor with BCG Securities, Inc. in Wexford, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with BCG Securities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Caprara owns and operates Landmark Tax & Accounting Services, which provides tax planning, preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services to businesses and individuals. BCG Securities offers portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and wealth management services to retirement plans and individual accounts, employing a blend of fundamental, mutual fund/ETF, technical, and third-party manager analysis across long- and short-term strategies.

Jonathan Kuhn is a CFP® with over 30 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Allegheny Financial Group since 1994 and has held multiple management roles in several affiliated fund of funds and private offerings. Kuhn is also involved as a managing member or board participant in various investment-related entities associated with the firm. 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 services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates, with an investment approach that incorporates mutual funds, asset allocation, and diversification to manage risk.

John Abriola is a financial advisor with United Capital Financial Advisors and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 40 years of industry experience, including roles at Integrity Alliance, Lion Street Financial, Cetera Advisor Networks, Girard Securities, and Select Financial Group. Outside of advising, he provides income tax preparation and legal services on a limited basis. United Capital Financial Advisors offers national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm supports customization through a broad affiliate network and a platform that integrates sub-advisory, consulting, and technology services for independent advisors.

David Simeone is a financial advisor with Creative Financial Designs, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Creative Financial Designs in 2023, he worked at Touchstone Capital, Inc. and Commonwealth Financial Network. Simeone is also a managing partner and wealth advisor at Firm Foundations Financial Group. Creative Financial Designs serves individual, charitable, corporate, and retirement plan clients through discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm’s investment approach includes asset-class model allocations and a range of strategies from passive to tactically managed portfolios, including Biblical Responsible Investing options.

Rom Hurst is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Allegheny Financial Group in Pittsburgh, PA. He has been with Allegheny Financial Group and its predecessor, Allegheny Investments, since 1994. Allegheny Financial Group manages approximately $5.59 billion through a multi-advisor team and serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a research-driven approach with both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates, including recommendations of private funds and third-party managers.

Samantha Burke is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on providing personalized financial strategies that align with her clients' life goals, emphasizing areas such as family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. Samantha approaches her role with the philosophy that understanding a client's life priorities is essential to creating effective financial strategies that bridge the gap between financial goals and life aspirations. Samantha holds a Bachelor's Degree from Robert Morris University and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is also engaged in philanthropic planning, helping clients to integrate their charitable intentions with their overall financial and legacy goals. Outside of her professional life, Samantha values family highly. She enjoys spending time with her two sons and husband, whom she has known since high school. Her personal interests include camping, cooking, gardening, interior decorating, music, traveling, and yoga.

Edward Schoeb is a financial advisor with Mariner Independent who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network, Strategic Path Wealth Management, Householder Group Estate & Retirement Specialists, and LPL Financial. Outside the industry, he is a co-owner of Norm's Cycle Center, a motorcycle retail business. Mariner Independent serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—along with pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, coordinated tax support, insurance solutions, and access to alternative investments through a network of investment adviser representatives and a range of affiliated businesses.

Thomas Leslie is a financial advisor with Mariner Independent, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Strategic Path Retirement, World Equity Group, Inc., The Leaders Group, Inc., and other firms. Mariner Independent serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and access to alternative investments through a network of investment adviser representatives utilizing both firm-built model portfolios and customized discretionary management.

Gary Latuszewski is a financial advisor at BCG Securities, Inc. with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at several firms including Lincoln Investment and Capital Analysts. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Landmark Tax and Accounting Services, which provides tax planning, preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services. BCG Securities serves institutional retirement plans and individual clients with accounts typically over $25,000, offering portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and wealth management. The firm focuses on developing written investment policy statements and tailoring recommendations to client goals, often implementing advice on a non-discretionary basis.

Katrina Brown is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Allegheny Investments, Ltd since 2015. 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 services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates and incorporating private fund recommendations and third-party manager oversight.

Chad Hileman is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65-registered advisor with 12 years of experience. He has been with Gibson Capital, LLC since 2015. Gibson Capital, LLC provides investment advisory services to high net worth individuals, foundations, and retirement plans nationwide. The firm follows a strategic asset-allocation philosophy, emphasizing disciplined implementation, regular rebalancing, and client collaboration to design customized, diversified portfolios primarily through mutual funds and ETFs.

Justin Binion is a financial advisor with Citizens Private Wealth in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citizens Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, Wells Fargo Clearing, Key Investment Services, and LPL Financial. He serves on the board of All For Children. Citizens Private Wealth, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals and families, pension and profit-sharing plans, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and endowments. The firm’s investment approach centers on long-term, goal-based asset allocation within an open-architecture framework, combining discretionary portfolio management and tactical adjustments informed by quantitative and qualitative research.

Jesse Leax is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently with Sequent Planning, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Davis-Fetch Corp of PA. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of a real estate development and leasing business. Sequent Planning, LLC (operating as Futurity First Wealth Management) serves individuals, retirement plan sponsors, businesses, endowments, and nonprofits, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services through a network of independent advisers. The firm employs a structured risk framework and diversified investment approaches, while providing ongoing investment communications and disclosures uncommon among similarly sized multi-team firms.

Karen Fadzen is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor with 13 years of industry experience. She is currently with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC and previously spent 11 years at XPYRIA Investment Advisors, Inc. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment products and platforms, with a focus on advisor-managed accounts and specialized offerings such as annuity subaccount management and 529 plan services.

Daniel Coursey is a financial advisor at JFS Wealth Advisors, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at BNY Mellon and Henderson Brothers, as well as experience in education and lawn care. JFS Wealth Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, businesses, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and municipal government entities. The firm uses a written Financial Goal Plan and an internal Investment Committee to guide investment decisions, typically employing diversified portfolios with mutual funds, ETFs, and cash management.

Will Meyer is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with two years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Mariner Independent through Mariner Platform Solutions and Strategic Path Retirement. Meyer has prior experience at Farmers National Bank and extensive involvement with the Pittsburgh Field Club. Mariner Independent serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, tax support, insurance solutions, and access to alternative investments through its network of investment adviser representatives and affiliated businesses.

Anna Shoup is a financial advisor with Vicus Capital, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Vicus Capital, she worked at Cetera Wealth Services, PNC Bank, and Pennsylvania Financial Group. Vicus Capital provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, businesses, trusts, and employee benefit plan sponsors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary services, with an investment approach that includes fundamental and technical analysis, various managed strategies, and retirement-plan consulting with fiduciary support.

Robert Feldman is a financial advisor at Snowden Capital Advisors LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Snowden Capital Advisors since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Feldman Family Partnership LLC, which invests in cryptocurrency through a Binance.US account. Snowden Capital Advisors LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, third-party manager selection, and financial and estate planning, often constructing customized model portfolios and utilizing a broad range of investment tools.

Craig Galovich is a financial advisor at StoneX Advisors Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has operated his own financial planning firm since 1992. In addition to his advisory work, he is also an insurance agent specializing in life insurance sales. StoneX Advisors Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisor-managed portfolios, proprietary models, and third-party money managers to deliver customized investment solutions.