Brian Merkt is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2014, including prior roles at PNC Bank. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account pilot for employees that employs algorithm-driven risk assessment and primarily uses mutual funds and ETFs.

Jared Etkins is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has 10 years of industry experience and has been with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life since 2016. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and access to proprietary programs and third-party solutions.

James McGovern is a CFP® and ChFC® affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Guardian Life Insurance Company of America and its subsidiary Park Avenue Securities since 2002. McGovern also engages in insurance sales outside of Guardian to place products when needed. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers advisor-led management alongside model-based strategies, and integrates proprietary and third-party solutions to tailor client relationships.

Frank Caputo is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has one year of industry experience and has held roles at several firms, including Caputo Agency LLC and State Farm agencies. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to retail clients. The firm emphasizes integrated services tied to Empower’s administrative platforms, delivering long-term focused financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Alexander Hall is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Hurley Associates and Luttner Financial Group. Hall also serves as a Navy Reservist in the Military Police. Citizens Securities serves a diverse retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory offerings include a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program, operating as both a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Joshua Loaney is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Wealth Management since 2017, following a prior role at Edward Jones from 2015 to 2017. He is based in Pittsburgh, PA. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital investment platform for employees that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and invests via approved mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Eric Startare is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Life since 2013 and with Park Avenue Securities since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, Startare provides tax preparation services. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides tailored client relationships supported by proprietary and third-party platforms.

Matthew Kelly is a financial advisor with Guardian Life who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Guardian Life and affiliated firms since 2008, with prior experience at Federated Investment Counseling. Outside of his Guardian role, he is involved in the sale of fixed annuities and insurance through other brokerage firms. Guardian Life’s subsidiary Park Avenue Securities offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, and organizations. The firm uses a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, providing access to proprietary programs, third-party solutions, and insurance products.

Jason Harnois is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles at KeyBank and Key Investment Services LLC, as well as a position at Hilton Hotels & Resorts. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser offering portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plan clients through a broad network of financial professionals. The firm utilizes a multi-provider platform with a focus on non-discretionary model portfolios and integration with KeyCorp affiliates for additional financial services.

Chad McConnell is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to his current role, he worked at Citizens Bank and Citizens Securities across multiple positions since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience as a server at Coast & Main. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm provides both a digital advisory platform and managed account programs while operating as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Courtney Mc Clellan is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Goldman Sachs Ayco Personal Financial Management since 2021. Prior to that, she was employed at The Ohio State University and Revere Local School District. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a broad client base, including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized wealth programs, utilizing strategic allocation models and a range of fee arrangements to tailor services to client objectives.

Robert Kovalan Jr. is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked primarily within Citizens Bank and its affiliates since 2014. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory offerings include a digital advisory program managed in partnership with SigFig and a separate Managed Account program.

Ryan Dodge is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers a variety of program types tailored to client objectives, including fee-based advice and co-advisory relationships, with a substantial portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

David Weigand is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PNC Investments and Edward Jones. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating a hybrid adviser and broker-dealer model with both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Darren Duhnke is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked with both firms since 2017 and 2018 respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he is also active as a real estate realtor in Nashville, TN. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, offering tailored client solutions including financial planning and access to proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Erick Mohrbacher is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life), holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 11 years of industry experience, including roles at Eagle Strategies, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers various advisory programs, emphasizing tailored recommendations and primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Craig Rossetti is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 28 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Hornor Townsend & Kent since 2009, and he also operates Rossetti Tax + Accounting, providing tax and accounting services since 1997. Rossetti serves on the board of directors for Mount Lebanon Village, a community nonprofit organization. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account options with a platform that includes third-party asset manager relationships and combines advisory services with broker-dealer capabilities.

Timothy Balkin is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at KeyBank and Citizens Bank. TIAA-CREF’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both one-time financial planning and ongoing discretionary management using model or customized portfolios.

Robert Gerstenberger is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license. He has 14 years of industry experience and has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as a youth soccer coach with the North Allegheny Soccer Club in Ingomar, PA. Janney Montgomery Scott is an enterprise firm managing approximately $110 billion in client assets, serving a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipal clients. The firm offers brokerage services, financial planning, and advisory programs with a combination of in-house portfolio management and third-party managers.

Renee Axton is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and possessing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with PNC Investments since 2016, following a year at First Command Brokerage Services, Inc. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including the Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering, an invitation-only, discretionary model account available to select employees. The program uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and approved model strategies with annual rebalancing, utilizing mutual funds and ETFs without direct trading of individual securities.