James Bower is an investment advisor representative at Simplicity Wealth with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at firms including LifePro Asset Management, Gradient Advisors, and Questar Asset Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a territory manager in commercial gym equipment sales in western Pennsylvania. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities, offering advisory services that range from financial planning to managed account platforms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds strategy utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and integrates technology solutions and operational support for other advisers.

Robert Martz is a financial advisor with BCG Securities, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has held roles at BCG Securities since 2017 and has been affiliated with Hart, McConahy & Martz, Inc. since 1993, where he serves as president. Outside of his advisory work, Martz is an independent insurance agent and serves as vice president of a local condominium association. BCG Securities serves institutional retirement plans and individual clients, typically with accounts above $25,000, offering portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and wealth management. The firm emphasizes written investment policy statements and non-discretionary advice, utilizing independent third-party managers and a range of analytic approaches across various strategies.

Laura Abbott Decarolis is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving at Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. since 2004. She previously worked at Horizon Financial Advisors for 25 years. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as treasurer of a homeowners association. Trustmont Advisory Group advises a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term investment approach using multiple public research sources and manages discretionary accounts totaling approximately $1.3 billion as of year-end 2025.

Sarah Amey is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with JFS Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2013. JFS Wealth Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, retirement plans, and municipal government entities. The firm uses a Financial Goal Plan and an internal Investment Committee employing Modern Portfolio Theory to guide investment decisions, offering a range of services including ongoing portfolio management, fiduciary retirement plan services, tax preparation, and access to private investment opportunities.

Heather Brinker is a financial advisor at SEIA in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and its affiliate Pruco Securities, LLC, and has also been associated with LPL Enterprise. Outside of her advisory work, she is a member of Stonewall Alliance, a nonprofit focused on recreational sports and community outreach. SEIA is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm with approximately 142 advisors serving a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm employs a six-step investment process combining strategic asset allocation with tactical and security selection, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and retirement consulting services.

Edith Meyer is a financial advisor at Mariner Independent with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and LPL Financial, LLC. Meyer is also a co-owner of BCMJ Futures, LLC and Bebco, Inc., and a partner/advisor at Strategic Path, LLC. Mariner Independent serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting through a network of investment adviser representatives using a variety of investment tools and affiliated businesses.

Ryan Papp is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Lincoln Investment, Cambridge Investment Research, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. Outside of advising, he works as an independent contractor assisting with tax preparation and supports financial planning activities for another advisor. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, and businesses, offering portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, third-party manager access, and retirement-plan advice. The firm combines discretionary portfolio management from its internal Investment Management & Research team with non-discretionary services through advisors and third-party managers.

Kelli Mc Ginnis is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and over 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, PNC Capital Markets, and Merrill. Outside of her advisory work, she operates an Etsy shop where she designs and sells handmade jewelry. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC offers investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides access to a wide range of investment products and platforms, with a focus on advisor-managed accounts and specialized offerings such as annuity subaccount management and 529 plan services.

Jonathan Grebosky is a CFP® and CFA® at Gibson Capital, LLC with one year of industry experience. He has worked at Gibson Capital since 2023 and previously held positions at PNC, Viatris, Duquesne Fund Services, and Auto-Owners Insurance. Gibson Capital, LLC provides investment advisory services to high net worth individuals, foundations, and retirement plans nationwide. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation approach focused on broad diversification via mutual funds and ETFs, involves clients in decision-making, and maintains policies to limit conflicts of interest.

Jacob Roberge is a financial advisor with Staley Capital Advisers Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Staley Capital Advisers in 2026, he worked for seven years at William Blair and spent four years at Northwestern University. Staley Capital Advisers provides discretionary investment management to high-net-worth individuals, families, retirement plans, endowments, charitable organizations, corporations, and select institutional accounts, including insurance companies. The firm employs an active, relative-value investment approach emphasizing asset allocation and security selection alongside passive instruments, with portfolio managers given discretionary authority and coordination through an investment committee.

Justin Kovac is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ernst and Young LLP from 2015 to 2020. Outside of advising, he is a partner at ATI Financial Services LLC, which provides accounting, tax, and payroll services including IRS representation. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management and retirement-plan advice through a combination of in-house investment management and third-party managers, operating across a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Michelle Adelsperger is a financial advisor with Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. in Murrysville, PA, holding a Series 63 license and 22 years of industry experience. She is also a shareholder and treasurer at Scarano, Trump & Adelspenger, a certified public accounting firm, where she manages client financial statements, tax returns, and staff. Trustmont Advisory Group serves individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment advice, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs a long-term investment approach based on public research and adviser judgment, managing approximately $1.1 billion in discretionary assets.

Robert Lauro is a financial advisor with Blackridge Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Blackridge since 2017 and maintains roles with PEAK Brokerage Services and Gateway Strategies, where he is also owner of a marketing organization focused on insurance products. Blackridge Asset Management provides financial planning, investment management, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm operates a network of investment adviser representatives using a variety of portfolio management strategies, including discretionary models supported by an affiliated turnkey asset management platform.

Douglas Smith is a financial advisor with Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. in Greensburg, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Trustmont Advisory Group and its related entity since 2007. Additionally, Smith is an insurance agent involved in the sale of accident and health, disability, life insurance, and fixed annuities. Trustmont Advisory Group advises a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering services such as financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and access to brokerage and insurance products. The firm employs a long-term investment outlook and utilizes a broad range of public research sources, managing approximately $1.3 billion in assets as of the end of 2025.

David Brinkman is a CFP® and CFA® with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors, LP since 2016. Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees, and qualified retirement plan sponsors and trustees. The firm employs a committee-driven investment process to build diversified portfolios and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management, along with retirement plan consulting and tax-aware planning strategies.

Kaitlyn Kocuba is a financial advisor at Heritage Wealth Advisors in Wexford, PA, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Hefren Tillotson and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. / Premier Wealth Partners. Kaitlyn has been with Heritage Wealth Advisors since 2021. Heritage Wealth Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, business entities, non-profits, and retirement plans through portfolio management, financial planning, tax preparation, and retirement-plan advisory. The firm constructs personalized asset-allocation models incorporating multiple investment strategies and offers discretionary and non-discretionary management, coordinating with outside professionals as needed.

Jack Heffner is a ChFC® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving at Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. in Greensburg, PA. He has been with the firm and its predecessor, Trustmont Financial Group, since 2011. He is also engaged in insurance sales as an agent specializing in accident and health and disability insurance. Trustmont Advisory Group serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a long-term investment approach and utilizes a variety of public research sources to manage discretionary accounts totaling approximately $1.3 billion as of late 2025.

Kyle Smith is a financial advisor with New Edge Wealth who holds a Series 63 designation and has 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at NewEdge Securities, Inc. since 1999 and has been with New Edge Wealth and NewEdge Advisors LLC since 2020 and 2021, respectively. Kyle serves as a financial executive for an investment-related business focused on ultra-high-net-worth individuals. New Edge Wealth primarily serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, foundations, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and investor behavior in its investment approach, tailoring portfolios through independent managers, model strategies, and proprietary investment solutions, while integrating technology tools and AI-assisted analytics alongside human review.

Michael Samuels is a financial advisor at BFC Planning, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research Advisor, Inc. and Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Samuels serves as Treasurer for the Graham Place Community Association and holds several nonprofit board and committee roles focused on scholarship distribution and services for disabled individuals. BFC Planning, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and trusts through a network of approximately 200 investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and referrals to external managers, employing a range of investment strategies across stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Lawrence Hamilton is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving at Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. He has held roles at several firms including Financial Network Investment Corporation and Northeast Advisers, Inc. Hamilton is also involved in the sale of disability and life insurance, fixed annuities, and consulting for retirement plans through his ownership of Mid America Group-Northeast, Inc. Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. serves a diverse clientele including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term investment approach using various public research sources and offers discretionary portfolio management along with access to brokerage and insurance products.