Stephan Ernharth is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2017, he spent 12 years at National Planning Corporation. Outside of financial advising, he is the owner of The Fast Bear Labrador Retrievers and is also licensed as an attorney. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, brokerage services, and employs both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by proprietary and third-party research.

David Pifer is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022. He also has a long tenure at Hefren-Tillotson, Inc., where he has worked since 2000. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and separately managed account programs, supported by manager selection, internal research, and advanced tools such as artificial intelligence.

Drew Wagnild is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities related to wealth management and investment services. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies tailored for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kurt Carlson is a CFP® and CFA® with 35 years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James & Associates and previously worked at Robert Baird & Co. and Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, and various organizations, offering financial planning and investment consulting through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Chris Simakas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sewickley, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley in various capacities since 2005, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, though clients are responsible for implementation and updates.

James Fitz Simmons is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities and ADP, and he is also the owner and producer at Beaver Valley Independent Insurance Group LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and technology-driven strategies.

Rush Hodgin is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at La Roche University from 2016 to 2020 before joining Ameriprise. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning focused on retirement income, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and Social Security options.

Keith Colonna Sr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds a Series 66 designation and has 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, in addition to prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets dating back to 2006. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes firm-approved planning tools and modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Bavneet Makkar is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Cranberry Township, PA. Prior to Schwab, he worked at TD Ameritrade and has experience in various roles including behavioral specialist work through Gene Cook Supports, where he assists a client with autism focusing on personal development and emotional expression. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and managed-account services, offering a combination of non-discretionary advisory recommendations and access to discretionary separately managed accounts within a large, integrated operational framework.

Jill Baker is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in business ownership through JKBS, a consulting entity. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary retirement recommendations, supported by a large institutional platform offering advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

James Reed is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sewickley, PA, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Gradient Securities and Five Points Frontier, and he has been involved with the George A. Reed Insurance Agency since 1991, where he is a part owner and agent specializing in property and casualty insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services through its national network of investment adviser representatives, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and advanced technology-driven investment strategies.

Joseph Betten Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Warrendale, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He worked previously at Cco Investment Services Corp for seven years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with several insurance agencies affiliated with his business activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diversified advisory programs and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by research from internal and third-party sources.

Mark Sekera is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab in 2020, he worked at TIAA and TIAA-CREF from 2013 to 2020. Outside of his advisory work, Sekera serves as a firefighter for the Cranberry Township Fire Department. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, supported by multi-asset model portfolios, formal alternative-investment processes, and integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Michael Lynn is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2010 and also has a longstanding role with The Talent Group starting in 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he has served as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services such as financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.

Michael Priola is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Cranberry Township, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing prior to his current position. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a wide range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm provides tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools, with specialized services in areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Lynn Hyde is a Series 66-registered advisor with 15 years of industry experience. She currently serves at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and has also worked at Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. since 2011. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and brokerage services, supported by in-house research and the use of artificial intelligence in client advice.

Randee Baer is a CFP® and holds the Series 66 designation, with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and also works with Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. since 2012. Randee is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals including high net worth clients, corporate and business clients, pensions and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax-management techniques, and internal research tools including artificial intelligence.

Kyler Valecko is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2018. Prior to joining RBC, he was with Ibis Signs for four years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Jeffrey Schmitt is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Sewickley, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior work includes eight years at UBS Financial Services and his current roles at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets, both since 2019. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charities. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary management, tailoring strategies to client risk profiles and utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

James Mashey is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Farmers Financial Solutions. Outside of financial services, he owns a golf simulator business. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.