Undra Johnson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2021, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for five years and Prudential Equity Group, LLC for one year. He also serves as a member of the financial board at Christ Church in Bethel Park, PA. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans and portfolios to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Anthony Benvin Jr. is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2009 and previously was with Financial Foresight Group, Inc. from 2005 to 2009. Benvin serves as a trustee of the Anthony E Benvin III Memorial Foundation, which awards scholarships. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors provides financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms, supports third-party advisers, and develops proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Bradley Colvin is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hefren Tillotson for seven years before joining Robert Baird & Co. in 2022. Colvin is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage services, utilizing manager-traded and model-traded SMA strategies, tax-management, and internal research tools.

Stephen Smiechowski is currently an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, where he works alongside clients to co-create financial plans tailored to their unique goals. His role involves collaborating with clients to address their individual financial needs. Stephen has held various positions in the financial services sector, including Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2021 to 2022, and Licensed Relationship Banker roles at Huntington Investment Company from 2019 to 2021 and at Citizens Securities from 2017 to 2019. Over his career, he has gained experience in client relationship management and financial planning. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California.

Christopher Natali is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Raymond James Financial in Pittsburgh, PA. He has been involved with Shorebridge Wealth Management since 2014 and serves as a director and treasurer for The Natali Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Additionally, he works as an insurance agent, selling disability and life insurance products. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by advanced analytical tools and is known for its municipal advisory capabilities and specialized SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory program.

Laura Clemens is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she has experience in real estate ownership unrelated to her investment activities. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm delivers written, non-discretionary recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support clients’ retirement income strategies.

Brett Allen is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he is part of Yanders & Associates. With over nine years of experience in the financial industry, Brett specializes in providing personalized financial planning, wealth management, and investment strategies tailored to the unique goals of his clients. His areas of focus include Corporate Executive Services, Divorce Transition Planning, Portfolio Management Services, Women and Wealth, and Sports & Entertainment. Brett holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Pennsylvania State University System and has earned several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He is involved with professional organizations such as the 100 Black Men of Western PA, Family House, Inc., the Kappa Scholarship Endowment Fund of Western PA, and the Penn State Alumni Association. Committed to community engagement, Brett participates in several local organizations including the 100 Black Men of Western PA, Family House, the Kappa Scholarship Endowment Fund of Western PA, and the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Pittsburgh Alumni Council. Outside of his professional pursuits, he enjoys baseball, basketball, football, golfing, music, and spending time with his family.

Benjamin Kreitz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 66 registration and one year of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2026 and previously held roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, uFinancial Group, and several other companies. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm offers non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Natasha Jativa is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at The Huntington Investment Company and Citizens Bank. Outside of finance, she owns Opulent Occasions, a party decorating and balloon design business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on reliable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kevin Wolfendale is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Pittsburgh, PA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Roger Knouse is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Raymond James Financial and its related entities since 2007 and also operates a seasonal tax preparation service assisting relatives, friends, and clients on a separate fee basis. His tax preparation work includes year-round tax planning using tax return software. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and maintains unique offerings such as municipal advisor services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Shannon Cully is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career at Merrill in 2017 after earning an MBA from Lehigh University and coaching Division I women's lacrosse at the same institution. Shannon graduated from Cornell University with a degree in Biometry & Statistics and was a member of the women's lacrosse team. In her role, Shannon focuses on connecting all aspects of her clients' financial lives to help them prioritize and pursue their short- and long-term goals. She provides financial strategies that align with what clients strive to achieve, combining personalized service with the investment insights of Merrill and access to the banking convenience of Bank of America. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement planning, portfolio management, and socially responsible investing among others. Shannon holds several professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Born and raised in Syracuse, New York, Shannon is involved with community organizations such as Catholic Charities, the Cornell Alumni Association, and the Lehigh Alumni Association. Outside of her professional pursuits, she enjoys boating, football, golfing, running, skiing, swimming, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Gary Johnston is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2003. He is based in Pittsburgh, PA, and holds a Series 63 license. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

John Sporar is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He previously worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. for six years before joining LPL Financial. Additionally, he serves as a notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Aryeh Goldberg is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Hefren Tillotson for six years before joining Baird in 2022. Goldberg serves as treasurer and board member for both the Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh and Congregation Poale Zedeck. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department that provides financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory services to individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including separately managed accounts and municipal advisory services.

Antonio Aiello is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience, currently with Ameriprise since 2020 and previously with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 20 years. He is co-owner of A.B. Strategic Partners, LLC, a business entity unrelated to investment advisory services, and serves on the board of the Pine Richland Youth Center. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, delivering detailed, non-discretionary recommendation reports that incorporate tax-smart strategies and modeling techniques. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Melissa Lenhart is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Greensburg, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an independent consultant selling Arbonne products. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Luke Kuehn is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2012. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning covering topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs planning, with clients able to combine planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Gregg Pfeffer is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been working in wealth management since joining Merrill in 1998. Gregg holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Gregg provides clients with a Personal Wealth Analysis to help ensure their financial goals are met, utilizing digital tools and integrated services such as banking, mortgages, and trusts offered through Bank of America. He serves a diverse range of individual and corporate clients and focuses on areas including college education planning, corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments and non-profits, defined benefit plans, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and retirement income. He earned a bachelor's degree from Allegheny College. Gregg is a committee member of the Northwest Pennsylvania chapter of Ducks Unlimited and supports various non-profit organizations making an impact in the Erie community. His personal interests include golfing, hunting, and spending time with family.

Daria Collins is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill since 1999, initially joining after a career in office administration within the corporate and arts industries. With over 20 years supporting a financial advisory practice before becoming an advisor, Daria utilizes her extensive experience to assist clients in achieving their financial goals. Her expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, retirement planning and income, portfolio management, and addressing the unique needs of women and wealth. Daria is known for building strong relationships with clients and their families to provide personalized strategies that align with their perspectives and priorities. Daria holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Alongside her husband John and their two children, she actively supports local education and music organizations in the Plum and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania areas, as well as animal and human health and well-being causes.