Connor Mc Lean is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at United Capital Financial Advisors with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at United Capital since 2019 and previously spent five years at Bank of New York Mellon. United Capital Financial Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services nationally to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs discretionary portfolio management using asset-allocation models and offers portfolio customization, client-facing technology, and access to third-party managers and alternative investments.

Ryan Kennis is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at JFS Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Citizens Securities Inc., Clarfeld Financial Advisors, CITIZENS Bank, and PNC. JFS Wealth Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser that provides wealth management, financial planning, and investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, retirement plans, and municipal government entities. The firm uses a written Financial Goal Plan and Modern Portfolio Theory to guide investment decisions and offers a range of services including continuous investment management, retirement plan fiduciary services, and access to private investment funds.

Christopher McCoy is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He brings a comprehensive approach to his role by combining an in-depth understanding of financial markets with holistic financial planning to assist clients in navigating markets and developing financial plans tailored to their unique needs. His professional experience spans several roles within the financial services industry. Christopher has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing from Investment Consultant to Financial Consultant, and currently holds the position of Vice President, Financial Consultant. Prior to that, he worked as a Financial Advisor at UBS Financial Services from 2017 to 2020, and at Hefren Tillotson from 2016 to 2017. He began his career as a Trader at Hefren Tillotson from 2014 to 2016.

Eric Montgomery is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Confluence Financial Partners. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera and Mercer County State Bank, as well as bookkeeping and leadership positions with several community organizations such as the Jackson Center Borough and Volunteer Fire Company, where he serves as treasurer. Montgomery also holds a board treasurer role with the Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce. Confluence Financial Partners provides holistic wealth management and financial planning services to individual clients, business owners, and institutional clients. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary accounts using active and passive strategies, emphasizing retirement plan consulting and fiduciary best-practices for ERISA plan sponsors.

Christopher Smith is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Allegheny Investments, Ltd since 2016. Allegheny Financial Group provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee program services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm uses mutual funds, ETFs, and other pooled products guided by an in-house research department and investment committee, and it also advises private funds and acts as a general partner or sponsor for certain pooled vehicles.

Kevin Renne is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience and is currently an advisor at JFS Wealth Advisors, LLC. He previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company from 2011 to 2017 before joining JFS Wealth Advisors. 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 provides wealth management, financial planning, and investment advisory services based on a written Financial Goal Plan and an internal Investment Committee, utilizing Modern Portfolio Theory in portfolio construction.

Philip Webb is a financial advisor with Good Life Advisors, LLC in Reading, PA, holding a Series 66 credential and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial and Grandview Wealth Management, among other firms. Webb also serves as an independent insurance agent for organizations including the National Slovak Society and GBU Life. Good Life Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, families, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a team approach and multiple methods of analysis to deliver tailored advice, offering access to various programmatic solutions and educational seminars.

Johanna Mears is a financial advisor at SVB Wealth with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked for The Huntington Investment Company for 14 years. In addition to advisory duties, she performs compliance management functions for affiliated investment advisory firms. SVB Wealth LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, providing wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a due diligence process for selecting third-party managers and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company with affiliated financial entities.

Michael Dykes is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Allegheny Financial Group Ltd since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at PNC Investments and Fidelity Investments. 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 offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, including private funds for qualified investors.

Graham Friday is a CFA® charterholder with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Staley Capital Advisers Inc. He previously worked at PNC Financial Services, Inc. for seven years. Staley Capital Advisers provides discretionary investment management to high-net-worth individuals, families, retirement plans, endowments, charitable organizations, corporations, and select institutional accounts. The firm employs an active, relative-value investment approach with an emphasis on asset allocation and security selection, managing both separately managed accounts and a private long/short equity fund offered to accredited investors.

Ian Cerminara is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Allegheny Financial Group Ltd in Pittsburgh, PA, since 2013. Allegheny Financial Group provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm uses mutual fund-based portfolios guided by in-house research and an investment committee, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with private funds for qualified investors.

Constantine Kartsonas is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Staley Capital Advisers since 2018 and previously held roles at Raymond James Financial Services and Shorebridge Wealth Management. He serves as Vice Chair and Board Member of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, a nonprofit educational institution. Staley Capital Advisers provides discretionary portfolio management to high-net-worth individuals, families, endowments, and institutions, managing both private accounts and a concentrated long/short limited partnership. The firm employs a long-term, value-driven investment approach combined with tactical adjustments and utilizes pooled investment vehicles and private partnerships within client portfolios.

Terry Knepp is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Allegheny Financial Group Ltd since 2004 and also worked at Allegheny Investments, Ltd. from 2004 to 2024. Allegheny Financial Group provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm uses mutual-fund-based portfolios guided by in-house research and an investment committee, and it manages private funds for qualified investors alongside discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Gregory Weimer II is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience currently serving at Confluence Financial Partners. His background includes roles at Ernst & Young and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, with experience spanning financial services and advisory. Confluence Financial Partners provides wealth management and financial planning to individuals, professionals, business owners, executives, and institutional clients, with a focus on retirement plan consulting for ERISA plan sponsors. The firm employs a fiduciary approach utilizing both active and passive investment vehicles and emphasizes asset allocation, macroeconomic analysis, and use of supervised AI tools to support client service.

Madison Daggett is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Waldron Private Wealth. Her prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Craig Fiedler. She is also licensed as an insurance agent. Waldron Private Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and wealth advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and other entities. The firm utilizes a strategic asset allocation approach across various asset classes and offers a range of family-office services and specialized private fund management.

Michael Coleman is a financial advisor at Geneos Wealth Management, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA, with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Geneos Wealth Management and Coleman Financial Services since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent representative with various insurance carriers for fixed insurance products. Geneos Wealth Management serves a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment advisory, and brokerage services. The firm employs a range of analytic approaches and investment strategies, combining continuous account monitoring with discretionary trading authority, and provides access to third-party money managers through model portfolios and customized accounts.

Brian Breisinger is a financial advisor at Blackridge Asset Management, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has served as President of Gateway Strategies since 2007, focusing on sales and service of fixed insurance products. Brian has been with Blackridge Asset Management since 2016. Blackridge Asset Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services, utilizing a combination of third-party and advisor-created models and emphasizes due diligence in selecting sub-managers and model providers.

Judith Villella is a financial advisor with Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC in Bridgeville, PA. She holds a Series 65 credential and has one year of experience in the industry. She also owns and operates Smart Retirement Options LLC, where she serves as an insurance agent. Gibbs Wealth Management provides discretionary investment advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients through a model management program that utilizes third-party platforms and strategists. The firm’s process focuses on selecting and monitoring model portfolios based on client financial situations, goals, and risk tolerance.

Cassidy Fowler is an Investment Adviser Representative at Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Avantax Planning Partners in 2024, she worked at Mariner Finance from 2015 to 2019 and has operated her own accounting service since 2019, providing payroll processing, bookkeeping, and tax document preparation. Avantax Planning Partners offers investment advice and financial planning primarily to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses through collaborative referral arrangements with independent CPA firms and registered advisor representatives. The firm employs model-based style allocation strategies with discretionary portfolio management and integrates tax-intelligent overlays where applicable.

Michael Krol is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience and is currently with Waldron Private Wealth in Bridgeville, PA. He has been with Waldron Private Wealth since 2007. 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 and offers an extensive suite of family-office services.