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 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Allegheny Financial Group Ltd in Pittsburgh, PA. He has been with Allegheny Investments, Ltd. and Allegheny Financial Group, Ltd. since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, Kuhn is involved in managing and operating several private fund entities affiliated with the firm. 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, utilizing diversification and ongoing monitoring to manage risk, and frequently implements client mandates through third-party Independent Managers.

Graham Gerlach is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Robertson Stephens. His prior roles include positions at The Leaders Group, Inc., Ratio Wealth Group LLC, MML Investor Services LLC, and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. He is also an independent licensed insurance agent with Ratio Wealth Group LLC. Robertson Stephens Wealth Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, family offices, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm combines personalized advice with centrally developed model portfolios and oversight by an Investment Committee, managing over $7 billion in client assets.

John Abriola is a financial advisor with United Capital Financial Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and having 39 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Integrity Alliance, Lion Street Financial, CETERA Advisor Networks, and Select Financial Group. Outside of financial advising, he owns a tax preparation business and provides legal services. United Capital Financial Advisors delivers 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 offers a range of investment options and supports customization through an affiliate network and technology platform, FinLife Partners.

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® and holds a Series 66 designation with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Allegheny Financial Group Ltd and its affiliated firm Allegheny Investments, Ltd. since 1994. Allegheny Financial Group provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm utilizes mutual-fund-based portfolios supported by in-house research and an investment committee, offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and manages private funds for qualified investors.

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.

Gary Latuszewski is a financial advisor with BCG Securities, Inc. in Wexford, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with BCG Securities since 2015 and also works at Key Wealth Management, Inc. since 2021. Outside of his advisory roles, he owns Landmark Tax and Accounting Services, which provides tax planning, preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services. BCG Securities offers portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and wealth-management services primarily to retirement plans and individual clients with significant assets. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and combines advisory services with affiliated broker-dealer activities, with a focus on pension consulting and participant education.

Katrina Brown is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Allegheny Investments, Ltd since 2015. 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 risk control through diversification, and it manages approximately $4.9 billion in regulatory assets under management across 28 advisors.

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.

Jesse Leax is a financial advisor at Sequent Planning, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Davis-Fetch Corp of PA. Outside of finance, he is a co-owner of a real estate development and leasing business. Sequent Planning, LLC operates under the name Futurity First Wealth Management and provides investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, businesses, endowments, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a structured risk framework and offers a combination of firm-developed models, third-party managers, and customized allocations through a network of approximately 97 investment adviser representatives.

Timothy Augustine is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. His career includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, Stratos Wealth Advisors, and Gierl Augustine & Associates, LLC, which he has owned since 2005. Augustine is involved in tax preparation and insurance sales through his ownership of Gierl Augustine & Associates, LLC. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and managed retirement plan services to individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses, primarily through a network of CPA firms and registered Advisor Representatives. The firm employs tax-intelligent strategies and discretionary portfolio management with an emphasis on CPA-sourced referrals.

Karen Fadzen is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with 12 years of industry experience. She is currently with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, where she has worked since 2024, following an 11-year tenure at XPYRIA Investment Advisors, Inc. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC offers investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm manages a broad range of investment products and combines advisor discretion with institutional support, overseeing approximately $13.45 billion in client assets across 208 advisors.

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 with StoneX Advisors Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 32 years of industry experience, including roles at StoneX Advisors since 2015 and StoneX Securities since 2014, as well as operating Galovich Financial Planning Services since 1992. In addition to his advisory work, he is also a licensed life insurance agent. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA consulting, and related services. The firm combines independent financial advisors and an in-house Private Client Group to offer a variety of account structures and model-based investment solutions.