James Marks Jr. is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Citizens Private Wealth. His career includes roles at Citizens Securities, Inc., Citizens Private Wealth, Citizens Securities, and Citizens Bank. He is a member of the Finance and Investment Committee for the Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh. Citizens Private Wealth is a multi-team registered investment adviser that serves high-net-worth individuals, families, and various institutional clients. The firm offers tailored investment management, tax and estate structuring, and business consulting services within an open-architecture framework, leveraging its affiliation with Citizens Bank to provide unique banking and lending solutions.

George Emanuele Jr. is a CFA® charterholder with two years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC since 2024 and previously spent 17 years at BNY Mellon. He has also taught Finance 301 as an adjunct professor during the summer at Pennsylvania State University Behrend. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management, separately managed account access, performance reporting, and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, governmental entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored strategic asset allocation frameworks and typically manages portfolios on a discretionary basis, utilizing third-party managers, affiliated model strategies, and ongoing advisor oversight.

Cassidy Schmidt is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed advisor with six years of industry experience. She is currently with Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. and has previously worked at Cetera Wealth Services, Stratos Wealth Advisors, and Gierl Augustine Investment Management. Avantax Planning Partners provides investment advice and planning services 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 manages discretionary portfolios using model-based style allocation strategies and offers tax-intelligent overlays and retirement plan management through its RPS platform.

James Lamperski is a CFP® professional with two years of experience at Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC and 15 years previously at BNY Mellon Wealth Management. He is president and co-owner of Lamperski Enterprises, Inc., which operates a franchised Super Wash car wash. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and institutional investors, utilizing customized strategic asset allocation frameworks and a mix of in-house and third-party management resources.

Courtney Collins is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Allegheny Financial Group since 2019 and has prior experience at Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation and Mid Atlantic Capital Group. Allegheny Financial Group serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches and utilizing in-house research to guide portfolio construction.

Tyler Brose is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors, LP in Pittsburgh, PA, where he has worked since 2019. He has nine years of industry experience, including three years at Hefren Tillotson prior to joining his current firm. Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors serves individuals, trustees, pension plans, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering services such as fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $2.9 billion in assets across 21 advisors and employs a process focused on manager research, risk tolerance review, and diversified portfolio construction, with access to private equity and tax-aware strategies.

Jordan Fowler is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. He has held roles at Cetera Wealth Services, UBS Financial Services, and Dollar Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Fowler Family Holdings, a holding company for a personal investment in a roofing company where he contributes to financial reviews and marketing. Avantax Planning Partners provides investment advice and 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 overseen by an Investment Advisory Committee and offers discretionary portfolio management with tax-intelligent overlays.

Thomas Wilson is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at JFS Wealth Advisors, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA. He has been with the firm since 2014. 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 follows a written Financial Goal Plan for each client and uses Modern Portfolio Theory through an internal Investment Committee to guide investment decisions.

Matthew Jaspert is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience and has been with Allegheny Financial Group Ltd since 2014. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Pittsburgh, PA. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant lacrosse coach at Shaler Area High School. Allegheny Financial Group provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs mutual-fund-based portfolios guided by in-house research and an investment committee, with risk control through diversification and ongoing monitoring, and acts as adviser to private pooled vehicles and private funds.

Miles Gibson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors, LP in Pittsburgh, PA, and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, he served three years in the United States Marine Corps and has held roles within Schneider Downs and its affiliated entities. Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees, endowments, and qualified retirement plan sponsors, providing fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a committee-driven process and diversified portfolio construction.

Kelton Burgess is a financial advisor at Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked in financial services since 2020 through KMB Financial DBA Cranberry Wealth. Burgess also owns and operates a law practice, the Law Offices of Kelton M. Burgess, LLC. Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans, managing approximately $2.96 billion through a network of about 89 advisers. The firm offers model portfolios, discretionary asset management, and retirement plan services, utilizing a combination of firm-managed, third-party, and advisor-managed strategies.

Eric Demico is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 65 license with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Gibson Capital, LLC since 2014. Gibson Capital, LLC provides investment advisory services to high net worth individuals, foundations, and retirement plans nationwide, focusing on strategic asset allocation through customized, diversified portfolios primarily using mutual funds and ETFs. The firm emphasizes disciplined implementation, regular rebalancing, and client collaboration rather than short-term market timing.

Ralph Boyd Jr. is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Allegheny Financial Group and Allegheny Investments, Ltd since 2002. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Allegheny Financial Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm utilizes mutual funds, ETFs, and other pooled products guided by an in-house research team and investment committee, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management while also advising private funds and acting as a general partner or sponsor in certain cases.

Megan Muller is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors, LP with two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Three Cord True Wealth Management and Blue Sky Closing Services, among others. She is based in Pittsburgh, PA. Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors, LP serves individuals, trustees, pension plans, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a process-driven approach to portfolio construction and oversight, incorporating diversified investments and tax-aware strategies, and manages approximately $2.9 billion in assets across 21 advisors.

Christopher Pretsch is a CFP® and CFA® with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Staley Capital Advisers Inc in Pittsburgh, PA since 2012. Staley Capital Advisers provides discretionary portfolio management to a range of private clients, including high-net-worth individuals, families, endowments, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, value-driven investment approach combined with tactical responses to short-term market opportunities, managing both private accounts and a concentrated long/short limited partnership.

Matthew Kelly is a CFP® with 17 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving as an advisor at Allegheny Financial Group Ltd since 2010. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Pittsburgh, PA. 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, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside managed account programs and private funds for qualified investors.

Ethan Berkebile is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience. He is currently a senior investment analyst at Park Shore Partners LLC and HBKS Wealth Advisors. His prior experience includes roles at The Coury Firm and Gibson Capital LLC. Park Shore Partners LLC is an SEC-registered investment manager that serves qualified clients and institutions through discretionary portfolio management of private pooled funds and multi-asset strategies. The firm employs a fundamental, bottoms-up research approach with a focus on dividend-paying equities and incorporates ETFs, mutual funds, and option strategies in its portfolio construction and risk management.

Shane Kaler is a financial advisor with BFC Planning, Inc. and holds a Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience and previously worked at Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. He is also the owner and operator of Kaler Financial Solutions LLC, which focuses on fixed insurance, investments, and notary services. BFC Planning, Inc. offers financial planning, asset management, and referral-based outside money manager services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional clients. The firm supports over 11,000 client relationships and approximately $3.8 billion in assets, providing flexible fee arrangements and a range of investment platforms through a network of independent advisors.

Andrew Roberge is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Guggenheim Securities, LLC from 2016 to 2020 before joining Staley Capital Advisers Inc, where he has been since 2020. 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 emphasizing asset allocation and security selection, and it manages a concentrated long/short equity program within its private fund vehicle.

Gregory Volitich is a financial advisor with Harbour Investments, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes six years at SNF and ongoing roles at 3 Rivers Investment Advisors, LLC and Harbour Investments since 2013. Outside of advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent involved with equity indexed annuities. Harbour Investments provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, charitable and corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to build customized strategies and offers model-based solutions through a subscription platform.