Heather Barr is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with four years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at BNY Mellon and had multiple positions within Citizens Bank and Citizens Securities. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs, brokerage, and insurance services. The firm provides both a digital advisory program and managed account solutions while operating as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

George Rovee is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company for 17 years. Outside of advising, he is involved in authoring a finance-related book and runs agent coaching and consulting focused on business development and prospecting. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage services, financial planning, and investment advisory programs to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services using in-house and third-party model portfolios, including a hybrid digital advisory solution, Park Avenue Wealth Management.

David Lutz Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameritas since 2003 in various roles and operates two additional financial services firms, Celtic Financial Services LLC and Save with Dave LLC, providing financial planning and insurance services. Lutz is also licensed to sell fixed insurance products and offers Medicare insurance to clients aged 65 and older. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers managed account programs, fee-based management of variable products, and utilizes risk questionnaires, model portfolios, and periodic reviews to align client allocations with their objectives.

Shane Witt is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has six years of industry experience, including roles at Park Avenue Securities and RoadBotics Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he operates TURTLESUFERS LLC, a business selling stickers through Amazon fulfillment. Park Avenue Securities LLC, doing business as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment advisory programs with a mix of proprietary and third-party models.

James Hixon is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021 and has been involved with Celtic Wealth Management, LLC and Celtic Financial Services LLC as owner and financial advisor since 2012 and 2002, respectively. He is also licensed as an independent insurance agent to sell fixed insurance products. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a variety of managed account programs and fee-based management of variable annuity and universal life subaccounts, supported by proprietary tools and multiple custodial platforms.

Nicole Bush is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Pittsburgh, PA, holding the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with PNC Investments since 2019, following prior roles at PNC Bank. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an online discretionary model account currently available as an invitation-only pilot for employees. The program uses algorithmic risk assessments and invests via approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Rudolfo Capobres is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and over 31 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Principal Securities, Principal Life Insurance Co, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Coghill Investment Strategies. He also serves as a bank/trust officer at Principal Bank and Principal Trust Company, supporting retirement plan account relationships across multiple Principal divisions. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s advisory approach includes financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Natalee Esposito is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at XPYRIA Investment Advisors, Inc. for 18 years before joining Cerity Partners in 2024. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, emphasizing customized, diversified portfolios and both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

David Gonzales Jr. is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked exclusively within the Citizens organization since 2015. He also serves as power of attorney for his parents. 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 operates both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts and is wholly owned by Citizens Bank, N.A.

Michael Ward is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network and has 41 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with both Commonwealth Financial Network and Wealth Management Partners, LLC since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member on the Brighton Township Zoning Board in Pennsylvania. Commonwealth Financial Network is a national registered investment adviser supporting approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and services, including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers, while offering operational, trading, technology, and compliance support to affiliated advisors.

Glenn Powell II is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at PNC Investments since 2004. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only online Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering that uses algorithmic risk assessment and delegates portfolio implementation to approved third-party strategists.

Joseph De Nardo is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network based in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Miller McCurry and has professional experience with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Topgolf. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment solutions, while providing operational, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

Richard Cole is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC based in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, Merrill, Charles Schwab, and PNC Investments. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers a variety of managed account programs and fee-based management of variable annuity and variable universal life subaccounts, supported by multiple custodial platforms and third-party tools.

Benjamin Ziolkowski is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PNC Financial Services Group and Allegheny College. 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 client base, including individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and municipal clients, offering services such as brokerage, financial planning, and advisory programs through both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Brian Orr is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 47 years of industry experience. He has worked at Oppenheimer since 2014 and previously held positions at RBC Capital Markets and Arthurs Lestrange Investment Advisory. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a wide range of programs and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, strategic asset allocation, and retirement consulting.

Gregory Blake is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Pittsburgh, PA, where he has worked for 10 years. He has 13 years of industry experience in total. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account available by invitation to select employees. The firm employs algorithm-driven risk assessments and utilizes mutual funds and ETFs managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Brian Haschke is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at PNC Investments since 2014, with prior roles at Key Investment Services and KeyBank. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an assistant soccer coach for the Beadling Soccer Club. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an online discretionary model account available through an invitation-only employee pilot. The firm uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and invests in mutual funds and ETFs, with portfolio implementation delegated to third parties.

Mark Casciola is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including LPL Financial, Invest Financial Corporation, Ameritas Investment Company, LLC, and Waddell & Reed. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to managed account solutions, employing a fiduciary-based advisory model that integrates proprietary platforms and third-party managers.

Mark Vujevich is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is a board member of Angel Fund, a charity that assists families with outpatient expenses at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, providing custody, execution, and brokerage capabilities alongside investment advice through a platform that includes third-party asset manager relationships and both discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Noah Eakin is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, based in Canonsburg, PA, with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, he held positions at Vista Investment Management and K-7 Parking Company, and he has been involved with Lorenzo's Pub and Pizza. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients, delivering financial planning and portfolio management through tailored strategies and access to alternative investments. The firm integrates specialized teams and proprietary tools within the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem to offer a wide range of financial solutions.