Donald Belt is a CFA® charterholder with over 31 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mariner Wealth Advisors, where he has worked since 2023, following previous roles at Robert Baird & Co. and Hefren Tillotson, Inc. He serves on the boards of Gear Up Segou and Real Champions Inc., a children's mentoring organization. Mariner Wealth Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios with a combination of in-house research and third-party managers, and provides extensive tax integration and financial wellness tools uncommon among large advisory firms.

Barbara Layton is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Janney Montgomery Scott for a total of 20 years, including her current tenure that began in 2021. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

Daniel Johnson is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Wexford, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at New York Life Insurance Co, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and North Hills Financial LLC. Johnson is a board member and Tomorrow's Leaders representative for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Western PA. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Aaron Mckissick is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a committee member at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees that uses algorithmic risk assessment to guide investment strategy.

Richard Scotti is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise, Stewart Capital Advisors, S & T Bank, Hefren Tillotson, and PNC Bank. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and focus on long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates.

Brian Dart is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Wexford, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with GWN Securities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Kades Margolis Corporation, where he educates clients on life and long-term care insurance needs and assists with policy applications and reviews. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts and financial planning. The firm offers a range of managed-account programs and model portfolios, including SMA, UMA, and fund-strategist options, with a distinctive history of incorporating market-timing and momentum strategies within its legacy programs.

Jerry Starr is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2005. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plans, charitable organizations, and municipalities, offering brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

Collin Cutshall is a financial advisor at VALIC Financial Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining VALIC, he held various service roles including positions at Olive Garden, Chili's, Target, and Tropical Smoothie Cafe. VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc. serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of advisors, utilizing unified managed accounts and third-party model managers with a focus on technology and model solutions.

Lon Michael Keeley is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and Citizens Bank. Prior to entering financial services, he was involved in education with Propel Schools and Friendship Public Charter School. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary account that uses algorithmic risk assessment and approved model strategies managed by PNC or third parties.

Charles Testarella Jr. is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2016 across multiple roles. Outside of advisory work, he is a partner in Squirrel Boys LLC, a vacation rental business based in Southern Pines, NC. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse clientele including individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and municipal clients, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services through both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Brian Eckenrode is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and over 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 1993 and also has a long-standing relationship with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1989. Outside of his advisory role, Eckenrode owns and operates a life insurance brokerage and is involved in managing a home goods store’s financial matters. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by offering advisory services primarily through third-party asset manager platforms, financial planning, and consulting. The firm emphasizes client-directed implementation and oversight, managing the majority of client assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Andrew Sciuto is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd., holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. Prior to joining Stratos, he worked at The Kelley Group and has experience in various roles outside finance, including positions at Shady Lane School, Frontier Fellowship, FedEx Ground, New Castle YMCA, and Grove City College. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise wealth management firm serving over 24,000 clients through approximately 366 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisor-managed and model portfolios, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing an open-architecture platform that integrates external tools and manager programs.

David Harrison is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked primarily within the KeyCorp group since 2016, including roles at KeyBank. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs, offering model portfolios, separately managed accounts, and brokerage and insurance products. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment model selection supported by non-binding recommendations and ongoing monitoring, while providing access to third-party discretionary managers and performing regular portfolio oversight.

Linda Dengler is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management in Wexford, PA, with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. for 15 years before joining PNC Investments in 2021. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio solution that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and third-party portfolio management.

Timothy Albert is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 29 years of industry experience, including 22 years at PNC Investments. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account pilot for employees that uses algorithmic risk assessments and implements investment strategies via mutual funds and ETFs.

Joshua Mitchell is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at PNC Investments since 2010. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including the Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering—an invitation-only, discretionary model account available to employees that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and invests in mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Donald Monti is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with TLG Advisors since 2002 and previously worked at Monti Thompson & Getty from 2005 to 2017. TLG Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional investors, offering investment supervisory services, comprehensive financial and estate planning, ERISA fiduciary services, and a direct-to-consumer program called Starlight Portfolios. Their investment approach combines fundamental analysis, Modern Portfolio Theory, and risk-based portfolio construction through a mix of independent advisors, sub-advisors, and platform affiliates.

Jonathan Stevens is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Cranberry Township, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with GWN Securities since 2008. Stevens is also involved in life insurance and annuities as a financial advisor. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm manages approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 client accounts and offers a range of managed-account programs including SMA, UMA, and fund-strategist options on the Fidelity-supported FMAX platform.

Adam Frederick is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 20 years of industry experience. He has held his current role since 2010. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees. The firm implements investment strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists using mutual funds and ETFs, relying on algorithm-driven risk assessments and annual rebalancing.

Dawn Porto is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with 19 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2024. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers both investment advisory and brokerage services, utilizing proprietary models and third-party manager solutions through platforms such as Envestnet.