Brittany Shaker is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at NewEdge Advisors, LLC and affiliated entities since 2016 and previously spent eight years at Ameriprise Financial Services. She is also a licensed insurance agent. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment advisor serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both in-house and third-party strategies supported by centralized due diligence and technology tools.

Robert Pozzuto is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. His prior roles include positions at Matune Basile Advisors, Integrity Alliance, LLC, and Lion Street Advisors, LLC, among others. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments, providing investment advisory services along with financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, using globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios implemented through a mix of low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, direct indexing, and private funds.

Charles Simon is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in New Castle, PA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 56 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2005. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse clientele including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple wrap and advisory programs.

Michael Zatchey is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd., holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, First Commonwealth Bank, and Thrivent Financial. Outside of advising, he has served as a soccer referee in western Pennsylvania since 1997. Stratos Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients through an open-architecture model that integrates multiple third-party platforms, offering customized portfolio management, financial planning, and outsourced CIO solutions.

Harry Butson is a CFP® professional with 37 years of experience in financial advisory. He has been with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and LPL Financial, LLC since 2010, and previously worked at Osaic FA, Inc. from 2008 to 2010. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering customized portfolio management and financial planning through an open-architecture platform integrating multiple third-party managers.

William Coghlan is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at LPL Financial, LLC and held several positions at Robert Morris University. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors managing about $18.6 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering a range of services such as advisor-managed programs, financial planning, third-party manager programs, and outsourced CIO solutions. Stratos employs an open-architecture model integrating multiple third-party platforms and managers, with most advisors operating as independent contractors providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Kirk Messett is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. since 2022. He has prior experience at Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and PNC Wealth Management, spanning a total of 16 years. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through more than 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, investment management, brokerage services, insurance products, and M&A advisory services.

Nicholas Perod Jr. is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2014 and previously spent seven years at Wrp Investments, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business activities related to his own firms, including Perod Financial and Perod, Masters and Associates LLC. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various advisory programs. The firm employs a fiduciary-based model utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies and technology platforms to manage client assets.

Amanda Bolinger is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with one year of industry experience. She has been with NewEdge Advisors since 2016 and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial. NewEdge Advisors is a large registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and employs technology tools and centralized due diligence to support advisor and client needs.

Grant Butson is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Stratos Wealth Partners and affiliated with LPL Financial since 2010, following a brief tenure at Osaic FA, Inc. in 2009–2010. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering a range of services such as financial planning, advisor-managed programs, and outsourced CIO solutions. Its open-architecture investment model integrates multiple third-party platforms and managers, with a structure that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Michael Krarup is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in professional management through ownership of Professional Management Group and is a member and investor in RKM Partners LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware strategies.

Robyn Yahner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Greenville, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Cetera, Ameriprise, and Greenville Financial Consultants, and she is also employed at Thiel College. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved with Thiel College in an investment-related capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services with access to various investment strategies, supported by advanced research tools and a broad platform that includes insurance and banking partnerships.

Dow Lindholm is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Investment Advisors LLC and affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as chairman of the elder board at Grace Chapel Community Church, coaches youth baseball and softball, and is a commissioner and secretary for the Greenville Municipal Airport. Cetera Investment Advisors LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various investment management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Frank Mindicino is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, where he has worked since 1981, totaling 45 years of industry experience. He has served in multiple roles within Ameriprise and is involved in providing consulting services to financial advisors through his business, P.G.P. Advisors, LLC. Mindicino also holds board positions with UPMC Hospital and eCenter@LindenPointe, and participates in leadership education for financial service firms through NGCSA, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on retirement income planning, using proprietary research and third-party data within a defined investment framework.

William Fry IV is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Slippery Rock University and Shenango. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Diamond Strategic Solutions LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Max Messett is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Greenville, PA, and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he held positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and State Farm. Messett is also involved in selling life, disability insurance, and fixed annuities as part of his business activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment programs, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies across various asset classes.

Victoria Whelan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in New Wilmington, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and with six years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2016 and previously worked at JCPenney. Whelan manages her advisory business as a W-2 employee. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Marion Bridegam is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Grove City, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, Marion worked at Gordon Food Service for fifteen years. Outside of advisory work, Marion serves as a board member of The Bridegam Family Farm LLC in Columbia City, IN, and participates as a team member at Poland United Methodist Church in Poland, OH. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and strategies, combining a large nationwide advisor network with affiliated investment and lending capabilities.

Stephen Lewis is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Greenville, PA. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 41 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2018, he worked at Stifel for nine years. Lewis serves as a school board member and has a background in coaching, as well as experience as vice president of a local bar and restaurant. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors such as pension and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Melissa Cogswell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sandy Lake, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she is a W-2 employee managing an advisory business related to investment activities. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with at least $1 million in investable assets, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice, primarily to clients with assets managed through Ameriprise accounts.