James Barker is a financial advisor at Riverside Financial Advisors LLC in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 65 designation. He began his professional career in 2025 after completing his education and has been with Riverside Financial Advisors since 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he is also associated with McMullen Industries, Limited. Riverside Financial Advisors LLC offers discretionary asset management and financial planning services, utilizing quantitative methods such as Modern Portfolio Theory and Monte Carlo simulations for portfolio construction and retirement planning. The firm manages accounts on a discretionary basis with custody through major providers and serves a limited client base.

Jeffrey Lott is a financial advisor at Marion Wealth Management with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and United Planners' Financial Services of America. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner and owner of WealthPointe Financial LLC, an independent insurance agency specializing in non-variable insurance. Marion Wealth Management is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $543 million in assets with a team of five advisors and employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and modern-portfolio strategies, including the use of derivatives and third-party sub-advisors, to construct diversified portfolios.

Jon Belajac is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Apforia with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Apforia, he served in the U.S. Army Recruiting Command for five years. Apforia serves primarily individual and high-net-worth clients, offering investment management and comprehensive financial planning through a team of about 10 advisors. The firm employs a goal- and risk-based investment approach that incorporates both passive and active strategies and may utilize third-party managers, operating under a fee-only, fiduciary framework.

Scott Lucas is a financial advisor with Invicta Advisors LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 39 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Invicta Capital, Wisdom Wealth Investment Advisors LLC, Lucas Financial Service, Inc., and ProEquities, Inc. Outside of advising, he organizes and hosts a large annual New Year's Eve event in Columbus, Ohio. Invicta Advisors offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a range of advisory arrangements and an investment process that integrates fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis.

Gregory Teal is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Invicta Advisors LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. from 2007 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an elder at Valley Point Church, where he manages business matters and prepares the congregation’s budget, and he owns a company that develops family-oriented mobile applications. Invicta Advisors LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis to support both long- and short-term investment strategies and offers a range of advisory arrangements including discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Erin Britton is a financial advisor at Marion Wealth Management with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services and UBS Securities. Marion Wealth Management serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm offers tailored investment solutions across a range of risk profiles and integrates third-party implementation to manage held-away accounts.

Sean Diorio is a financial advisor at Riverside Financial Advisors LLC in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Trinity Wealth Securities LLC, Florida Financial Advisors LLC, and Saxony Capital Management LLC. He is also involved with McMullen Industries, Limited, where he acts as an insurance agent. Riverside Financial Advisors LLC provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services, utilizing quantitative methods such as Modern Portfolio Theory and Monte Carlo simulations to guide asset allocation and retirement planning. The firm manages accounts on a discretionary basis and offers tailored portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring for a limited client base.

Patrick Cortazzo Jr. is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Embree Financial Group and previously worked at Waldron Private Wealth and Treloar & Heisel Wealth Management. Outside of advising, he is an independent insurance agent, dedicating approximately one hour per month to that activity. Embree Financial Group provides holistic financial planning, discretionary investment management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals and institutions. The firm serves a diverse client base including high net worth individuals, families, and corporations, employing a fiduciary approach with a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Lutelles White is a financial advisor at Legacy Edge Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at TIAA and Waddell & Reed. Outside of advising, he owns and manages rental properties. Legacy Edge Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and trusts, using a range of investment strategies including fundamental and quantitative analysis. The firm manages over $1.2 billion in discretionary assets across multiple advisory teams.

Evan Hufnagle is a financial advisor at Riverside Financial Advisors LLC in Pittsburgh, PA, with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 registrations and has previously worked at Lincoln Investment, Trinity Wealth Securities, and Florida Financial Advisors. Riverside Financial Advisors LLC offers discretionary asset management and financial planning services, utilizing quantitative tools such as Modern Portfolio Theory and Monte Carlo simulations to guide asset allocation and retirement planning for a select client base.

Gabriella Lo Tito is a financial advisor at Marion Wealth Management with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at JW Synder LLC and has held positions in both education and retail. Marion Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $543 million in client assets using a combination of fundamental, technical, and modern-portfolio approaches and offers services including portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and donor-advised fund services.

Eric Smith is a financial advisor with Invicta Advisors LLC in Oakmont, PA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Invicta Advisors since 2018 and also operates 1682 Wealth Management, LLC, where he provides ancillary and business operating services. Invicta Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis, offering both discretionary management programs and consultative financial planning tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Donato Gentile is a financial advisor at Riverside Financial Advisors LLC in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Riverside Financial Advisors since 2026. Prior to joining the firm, he was affiliated with McMullen Industries, Limited and spent ten years as a full-time student. Riverside Financial Advisors LLC provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services, utilizing quantitative tools like Modern Portfolio Theory and Monte Carlo simulations to guide portfolio construction and retirement planning. The firm manages accounts on a discretionary basis and offers tailored investment strategies for a limited client base.

Joseph Lux II is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 15 years of industry experience. He currently works at Gradient Advisors, LLC and has held roles at The Joe Lux Financial Team, LLC, Blackridge Asset Management, and several other firms. Lux also leads financial literacy programs through his ownership of The Joe Lux Financial Team, LLC. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and business entities. The firm supports a network of 169 advisors across 154 offices and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor investment strategies.

Bradley Shear is a financial advisor at Good Life Advisors, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial and operated Shear Capital Group. Good Life Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, families, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a team approach and multiple methods of analysis to deliver tailored advice and offers a range of programmatic solutions, educational seminars, and ongoing planning services.

Garret Rigatti is a financial advisor with Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. in Greensburg, PA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Trustmont, he worked at #1 Cochran for nine years. He is also involved with Horizon Financial Advisors, where he provides sales and service of mutual funds to clients. Trustmont Advisory Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs a long-term investment approach drawing on a broad range of public research and offers discretionary portfolio management alongside multiple advisory services.

Kenneth Kaszak is a financial advisor with Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. in Pittsburg, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Trustmont Advisory Group and Trustmont Financial Group since 2010 and has been self-employed since 1986. Outside of advising, he provides educational services in financial and health literacy via Zoom, assists with writing and marketing self-published books, and gives presentations on artist Johannes Vermeer and his connections to Pittsburgh. Trustmont Advisory Group serves individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment advice, discretionary portfolio management, and group seminars. The firm employs a long-term investment outlook based on public research and adviser judgment and manages approximately $1.1 billion in discretionary assets.

Michael Byers is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes over two decades at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, Inc., along with ongoing involvement at Wilder & Co. Ltd., P.C., where he works as a CPA. Outside of his advisory roles, he is a partner in real estate and mortgage-related businesses. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm offers customized investment solutions and access to third-party advisors, with an emphasis on non–high-net-worth individuals.

Peter Dochinez is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving at Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. since 1997. He also has a longstanding affiliation with Trustmont Financial Group, Inc. dating back to 1986. Outside of his advisory role, Dochinez is involved as a managing partner in the development of a critical care facility and serves as assistant treasurer for a volunteer fire department. Trustmont Advisory Group serves individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment advice, discretionary portfolio management, and group seminars. The firm employs a long-term investment outlook based on public research and adviser judgment, managing approximately $1.1 billion in discretionary assets as of December 31, 2024.

Dennis Burd is an investment advisor with Encompass More Asset Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 42 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Verity Asset Management, Questar Capital Corporation, and ownership of Burd Financial Group, an insurance agency. Encompass More Asset Management LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, financial planning, and access to private placements. The firm employs a model-based investment approach combining quantitative, qualitative, and fundamental analysis, with a focus on individuals rather than corporate or charitable clients.