Darin Hawn is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Allegheny Financial Group since 2000. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked within affiliated firms since 2000. Allegheny Financial Group manages approximately $5.59 billion through a multi-advisor team, serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles with comprehensive financial planning and diversified portfolio management strategies.

Jacob Filipowski is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. and has previously worked at Fisher Investments, PNC Investments, and Cambridge Investment Research. His background includes a mix of investment advisory roles and early work outside finance. Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals and institutions, including high-net-worth clients and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, disciplined investment approach centered on stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds, with portfolios customized to clients’ risk tolerances and other specific circumstances.

Patrick Kovach is a financial advisor at Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors, LP in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds a Series 65 credential and has one year of experience in the industry. Prior to joining Schneider Downs in 2026, he worked at Hapanowicz Financial for one year and was not employed in the financial sector from 2016 to 2025. Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees, endowments, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a committee-driven process that utilizes diversified portfolios including mutual funds, ETFs, bonds, and private equity when appropriate.

Jason Graper is a CFP® with 19 years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Allegheny Financial Group since 2007. He previously worked at Allegheny Investments. 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, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates, and incorporates private fund recommendations alongside oversight by its research department and investment committee.

Joseph Tabaka Jr. is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with Confluence Wealth Services, Inc., where he has worked since 2021, and previously spent five years at Raymond James Financial Services. Confluence Financial Partners provides holistic wealth management and financial planning to individuals, professionals, business owners, corporate executives, and institutional clients. The firm offers individualized investment management and retirement plan consulting, using a fiduciary approach that combines active and passive strategies with extensive resources including proprietary portfolios and third-party managers.

Zachery Saunders is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Confluence Financial Partners since 2021. He previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services from 2017 to 2021 and spent a year at the University of Pittsburgh. Saunders is also a licensed insurance agent in related insurance and annuity products. Confluence Financial Partners provides holistic wealth management and financial planning services to individual clients, professionals, business owners, corporate executives, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, emphasizing fiduciary standards, asset allocation, and the use of both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Steven Hykes is a financial advisor at Confluence Financial Partners with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Cetera and CashDollar & Associates prior to joining Confluence. Confluence Financial Partners provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual clients, professionals, business owners, corporate executives, and institutional clients. The firm offers individualized investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, emphasizing asset allocation, macroeconomic analysis, and fiduciary best practices.

Thomas Fitzsimmons is a financial advisor at Confluence Financial Partners with a Series 65 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Cashdollar & Associates and Milliport Sigma, as well as academic positions at Grove City College and the University of Wyoming. He is also involved with Krummholz Holdings LLC. Confluence Financial Partners offers wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, professionals, business owners, corporate executives, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes a fiduciary approach, combining active and passive investment strategies with retirement plan consulting and utilizes proprietary managed portfolios alongside third-party managers.

Robert Wyche is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Waldron Private Wealth with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Waldron Private Wealth since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee of a life insurance trust, overseeing policy reviews and premium payments. 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, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, interval funds, and third-party managers.

Richard Wingertsahn is a financial advisor at Confluence Financial Partners in McMurray, PA, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC and BNY Mellon, N.A., as well as experience outside finance at Panera Bread Co. Confluence Financial Partners offers holistic wealth management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual households, professionals, business owners, corporate executives, and institutional clients. The firm operates as a fiduciary, employing a mix of active and passive investment strategies, and maintains a notable focus on retirement plan consulting for ERISA plan sponsors.

David Jeter is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently with Allegheny Financial Group in Pittsburgh, PA. He worked at Allegheny Investments, Ltd. from 2003 to 2024. Jeter provides pro bono financial planning through a volunteer role focused on cancer-related financial planning. 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 programs, utilizing research and an investment committee to oversee diversified portfolios built primarily around mutual funds.

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.

Katherine Montagazzi is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently advising at Confluence Financial Partners. Her prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Hub International. She is also a licensed insurance agent managing insurance and annuity products. 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 employs a combination of active and passive investment strategies, personalized portfolio management, and access to third-party managers to serve a diverse client base.

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.

Graham Gerlach is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Robertson Stephens since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Ratio Wealth Group LLC, The Leaders Group, Inc., Northwestern Mutual Investment Management, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and MML Investor Services LLC. He is also an independent licensed insurance agent with Ratio Wealth Group LLC. Robertson Stephens provides investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, family and multi-family offices, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, as well as tax and estate planning, managing $8.76 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025.

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.

Shea Waldron is a financial advisor at Waldron Private Wealth with 7 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with the firm since 2015. Waldron Private Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and wealth advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and private funds. The firm’s investment approach includes strategic asset allocation across various asset classes and the use of mutual funds, ETFs, interval funds, and third-party managers, along with a range of family-office and non-investment services.

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.