Stephanie Boyer is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. She holds the Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Stratos Wealth Partners in 2019, she worked at LPL Financial, LLC starting in 2016. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients through an open-architecture platform and provides services such as portfolio management, financial planning, and outsourced CIO solutions.

Alexis Gayhart is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at Corient and Corient Services LLC since 2024 and previously spent 12 years at Socius Family Office, LLC. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that combines in-house strategies with third-party managers and employs risk management and portfolio monitoring tools to align investments with client objectives.

Clare Frederick is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 34 years of industry experience. She has worked at Stratos Wealth Partners since 2011 and previously held roles at LPL Financial, PNC Wealth Management, and J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC. Stratos Wealth Partners 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 institutions, offering customized portfolio management through an open-architecture platform that integrates multiple third-party managers and includes specialized planning services.

Susan Bell is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 21 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities, OneDigital Investment Advisors, and Huntington Investment Company. She is also formally designated as a bank officer to support and manage Principal retirement plan account relationships. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Monica Leister is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Oppenheimer since 2019. Her prior experience includes roles at Quasar Distributors, LLC and Muhlenkamp & Co., Inc. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of programs and advisory services across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Kimberly Carroll is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Ameritas since 2021 and previous experience at Citizens Bank and Citizens Securities. Outside of finance, she has taught dance to children at Michele's Dance Center since 2003. Ameritas Advisory Services provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of asset management and financial planning solutions, utilizing model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and discretionary programs combined with third-party technology and managerial resources.

Paul Lorenz is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms including PNC Private Bank, Infinex Investments, and Citizens Bank prior to joining his current firm. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser offering portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plan clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm utilizes a multi-provider model with discretionary and non-discretionary management options and integrates services from KeyCorp affiliates including KeyBank and KeyBanc Capital Markets.

Jared Kean is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Equitable Advisors LLC and KeyBank and has experience outside finance with organizations including Dedicated Nursing Associates, Inc. and Franklin Regional School District. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser offering portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a multi-provider platform with discretionary and non-discretionary investment models and integrates services with KeyCorp affiliates.

Skylar Riddle is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. He currently works at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has held previous positions at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Fort Pitt Capital Group, PNC Investments, PNC Wealth Management, and Edward Jones. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporate and institutional clients with a range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach combining active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Adam Wright is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 credentialed advisor at Mariner with 13 years of industry experience. He previously founded and led Wright Associates Inc for 14 years before joining Mariner in 2026. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations by offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolio strategies supported by both in-house research and third-party managers, and integrates comprehensive tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.

William Burnette is a financial advisor with Mariner Wealth Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mariner since 2021 and previously spent seven years with Commonwealth Advisory Group, Ltd. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations through investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm combines in-house research with third-party managers to offer customized discretionary portfolios and provides integrated tax, accounting, and family office services uncommon among large advisory enterprises.

Bethani Hrapczak is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Kovitz Investment Group, LLC and Baird. Outside of financial advising, she has held roles in hospitality and retail sectors. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, tax and financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to private and registered pooled vehicles. The firm employs a long-term investment approach combining active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Jason Rhodes is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Sewickley, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 10 years before joining Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company in 2019. In addition to advisory services, he is active as an agent for fixed insurance products, including annuities and various types of life and disability insurance. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional entities. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Mark Martin is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Integrity Alliance, LLC and has previously worked at Brokers International Financial Services, Bfc Planning, and Securities Management & Research, Inc. Martin serves as secretary and past president of a local Shriners chapter and is an ordained minister who officiates wedding ceremonies. Integrity Alliance is a large advisory and brokerage firm serving individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans through a network of over 300 independent advisors managing approximately $5.4 billion in assets. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing discretionary accounts, model portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers across multiple platforms.

Beth Lynch is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC since 2026. Her prior roles include positions at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC, Fort Pitt Capital Group, and Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors, LP. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth management and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach utilizing a blend of active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Victoria Gallina is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network based in Pittsburgh, PA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Avantax and its affiliated entities, as well as Geisler & Company Financial Planning. Gallina is also involved in fixed insurance sales. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm offers a range of managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and back-office support, providing clients with customized portfolio solutions and a broad selection of investment options.

Noah Ferguson is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at BNY Mellon and Beratung Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Kelley Financial Group, where he provides financial planning and investment advisory services. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser 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 through an open-architecture model integrating multiple third-party platforms and managers.

Andrew Marra is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 2018. Prior to his advisory role, he was employed at Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and has experience at Kent State University and Labriola's Italian Market. Marra serves as president of the BNI Allegheny Valley Chapter, leading weekly meetings to facilitate business referrals among local professionals. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both as an SEC-registered adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer and reports a combined discretionary and non-discretionary assets under management exceeding $9 billion.

Sheila Guzzy is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Advised Assets Group, GWFS Equities, Hewitt Financial Services, and Aon Hewitt Financial Advisors. Outside of finance, she participates as a movie extra through the Nancy Moser Casting Agency. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm uses an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates in its planning approach.

Nicholas Kerr is a CFP® professional at Corient with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Corient, he worked at Hapanowicz Financial, PNC, and Mortgage Connect. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach combining in-house strategies with third-party manager solutions and employs risk management tools and continuous portfolio monitoring.