Irwin Jackson is a CFP® with 46 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2009. He has held long-term roles at Heritage Financial Partners Inc. and Heritage Financial Group, and has also worked with Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. since 1981. Jackson serves as a board member of the Diamond Run Home Owners Association in Sewickley, PA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and integrates advisory services with other financial products, allowing clients to receive tailored recommendations using Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools.

Peter Elers is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2025 and previously spent 11 years at PNC Investments. He is also the owner of Briarcliff Wealth Management, LLC, an investment-related business based in Pittsburgh, PA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker‑dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored through Wells Fargo’s research and tools, with clients able to choose if and how to implement recommendations via the firm's brokerage or advisory programs.

Barbara Di Pietro is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2017, working across its Financial Services Inc. and LLC entities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing annual advice focused on retirement income planning, utilizing proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic analysis.

Steven Hough is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wexford, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2013 and concurrently operates Private Advisor Group, LLC, an independent registered investment advisor. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with various investment strategies and operational tools.

Nathan Obringer is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. He currently works at LPL Enterprise and has prior experience with The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Obringer also maintains a non-variable insurance practice in Wexford, PA. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Constance Bettis is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. Bettis has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2025 and has been affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. and Guardian Life Insurance Company for over a decade. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as an independent travel agent and serves as treasurer of the Pittsburgh chapter of the Girlfriends Inc., a nonprofit social organization. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services. The firm employs a variety of portfolio management strategies through a network of independent financial professionals and provides both proprietary and third-party investment solutions tailored to client objectives.

Brandon Hook is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Robert Baird & Co., where he has worked since 2022, following a 13-year tenure at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. Brandon holds a Series 66 license and operates out of the Pittsburgh - Wexford, PA area. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside tax-management and direct-indexing capabilities.

Louis Rizzo is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, with 36 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he has involvement with non-variable insurance products and operates a related business entity used primarily for office expense management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party portfolio options across various strategies.

Winfield Smathers IV is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as trustee for his grandfather’s irrevocable trust. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical and risk-profiling tools, alongside specialized municipal advisory services and employer consulting programs.

Michael Klems is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has been associated with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016 and Metlife Securities since 2011. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational services, structuring planning engagements as annual, collaborative relationships using firm-approved software and detailed client information.

Craig Tillotson is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes 38 years at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. and over four decades of self-employment. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, employing various separately managed account strategies and combining internal research and technology in client advice.

Melissa O’Malley is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advising. She has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and was previously with Hefren Tillotson, Inc. for 26 years. She is based in Pittsburgh - Wexford, PA. Melissa is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory services, utilizing manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside internal research and tools.

Zachary Ross is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and Edward Jones and spent over a decade with JetBlue Airways. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Kirk Johnson is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2003. He leads J&D Associates in efforts to provide value to clients' wealth and those they care about. Kirk emphasizes friendly discussions with clients and their families to address financial concerns, capitalize on opportunities, and manage expectations. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Kirk earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University. Kirk is involved in community organizations such as The Pittsburgh Promise, where he serves as a board member, The Frick Art & Historical Center as a trustee and chair of the Collections & Exhibitions committee, and Café Momentum in Pittsburgh as board chair. Originally from California, he resides in Pittsburgh with his husband, Henry.

Michael Dukovich is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Aspinwall, PA, and has 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at City National Bank, RBC Capital Markets, and Raymond James Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and technology tools.

Stacy Mchugh is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including LPL Financial, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, and United Capital Financial Advisers. Outside of her advisory role, she is a commissioned notary in Gibsonia, PA. The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co., where she is based, serves individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with tax-management and direct-indexing capabilities.

Donald Healy is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Wexford, PA, holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1984. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a real estate rental business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Angela Foster is a financial advisor at Cetera with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including First Allied Securities and First Allied Advisory Services. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a 25% interest in gas and mineral rights through DL RESOURCES and serves as a secondary power of attorney for her elderly parents. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports over 10,000 advisors and serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning options, incorporating both affiliated and third-party model strategies.

Kent Clifton is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2007, including its predecessor Axa Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Kent is a board member of the POISE Foundation and participates in the BNI networking group in Western Pennsylvania. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm’s advisory services include firm-offered programs and referrals to third-party asset managers, with a focus on matching clients to appropriate investment models and discretionary managers.

Conner Haberman is a financial professional with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Inc. since 2020 and was previously employed at Pemco. Outside of his advisory role, Haberman is also a licensed term life insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management strategies through a network of independent Financial Professionals and maintains both proprietary and third-party investment models.