Anthony Fontana II is a financial advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC and holds a Series 65 credential. He has three years of industry experience, including previous roles at Brookstone Capital Management and AE Wealth Management. In addition to his advisory work, he is the sole proprietor of Annuity IQ, LLC, where he is involved in life insurance and annuity sales. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and various organizational clients. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, emphasizing a non-discretionary model that involves client approval of transactions.

Kaleigh Price is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Waldron Private Wealth since 2022 and previously worked at Lincoln Investment LLC. In addition to her advisory role, she operates as an independent insurance agent. Waldron Private Wealth provides investment management and wealth advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and private funds. The firm’s investment approach includes strategic asset allocation across multiple asset classes, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, third-party managers, and alternative strategies, along with family-office services and specialized insurance product management.

Nancy Mckee is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Allegheny Financial Group Ltd in Pittsburgh, PA since 1988. Allegheny Financial Group provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm uses a mutual-fund-based investment approach supported by in-house research and an investment committee, with risk control through diversification and ongoing monitoring.

Evalyn Kirk is a financial advisor at SPC with 36 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Her career includes roles at Sigma Planning Corporation and Sigma Financial Corporation since 2008, alongside self-employment since 1997. Kirk is chair of the Finance Council for St. Bernadette Roman Catholic Church in Monroeville, PA, and offers insurance services and agent coaching through Innovative Financial Life Solutions. SPC serves individual clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans with over 460 advisors and approximately $5.66 billion in assets under management. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, offering both discretionary and nondiscretionary management tailored to client needs.

Edward Kelly Jr. is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Oppenheimer since 2014. Oppenheimer serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing strategic and tactical asset allocation along with various investment vehicles, and serves as a qualified custodian for client assets.

Hayley Brugos is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bankers Life Securities and Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc., as well as experience at Express Employment Professional and Value Capture LLC. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and manage portfolios aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Phillip Elias is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Citizens Securities, Inc., Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio offering that uses algorithmic risk assessments and third-party strategists to manage investments primarily via mutual funds and ETFs.

Chris Jordheim is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd., holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been associated with both LPL Financial, LLC and Stratos Wealth Partners since 2016. Stratos Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered enterprise wealth management firm serving over 24,000 clients with approximately $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm offers advisor-managed and model portfolios, third-party manager programs, and various financial planning services through an open-architecture platform integrating multiple external tools and providers.

Martin Valentic is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 2015 and also works with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, he is a part owner of racehorses and operates insurance brokerage businesses focused on life and disability insurance. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory services primarily through third-party asset manager platforms and financial planning. The firm emphasizes client-directed implementation and oversight, managing the majority of client assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Paul Pigman Jr. is a financial advisor with First Manhattan Co. LLC in Sewickley, PA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 registrations. He has 39 years of industry experience, including previous roles at Northwestern Mutual and BNY Mellon Wealth Management. Outside of finance, Pigman is the owner of PigPop Racing, where he works as a high-performance driving instructor and team management advisor, and he serves as President of Scouting America, Laurel Highlands Council. First Manhattan Co. LLC provides investment management and financial planning services primarily for high-net-worth individuals as well as trusts, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on long-term, research-driven, value-oriented management of equity and fixed-income portfolios, integrating individualized portfolio management with wealth planning.

Jason Laux is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial since 2019 and has been involved with Synergy Financial since 2013. Outside of his advisory roles, he is the owner and president of Synergy Group, Inc., where he manages operations and human resources, and he also presents courses and administers the website pghretirementcourses.com. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions using various investment approaches.

Lawrence Hunt is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 46 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Janney Montgomery Scott in various capacities since 1983. 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, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

Sean Giliberti is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of The Sanctuary Museum, a contemporary art and moral compass museum focused on teaching children ethical values, and he is also a photographer who sells his work to benefit the World Salvation Center charity addressing fatherlessness. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing roughly $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

Georgia Phillips is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with PNC Investments since 2010. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an online discretionary model account offered as an invitation-only pilot for employees. The firm’s approach includes algorithm-driven risk assessment, use of approved model strategies managed by PNC or third parties, and portfolio implementation delegated to external providers.

Emily Sippel is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. Her prior roles include positions at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Fort Pitt Capital Group, and Atlantic Trust Private Wealth Management. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth advisory and investment management services to individuals, families, retirement plans, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within a tax- and fee-sensitive framework, offering a range of portfolio management, consulting, and financial services.

Jeffrey Myers is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and K&L Gates LLP. 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, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and advisory programs.

Jessica Pehush is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with three years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Her prior work includes roles at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and The Hart Agency, where she has participated in community engagement activities such as distributing promotional merchandise for various brands. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, providing financial planning and portfolio management along with specialized services such as Private Family Office offerings and Executive Wealth programs. The firm integrates research-driven allocation models and offers access to a wide range of investment and advisory platforms within the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Drew Wilson is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Bank of America, along with service in the Florida Army National Guard. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only online discretionary model account available to employees. The firm employs algorithm-driven portfolio strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists, focusing on mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Kaitlyn Haney is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. Her prior roles include positions at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC and Fort Pitt Capital Group. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth advisory and investment management services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, retirement plans, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach within an enhanced open architecture framework that combines active and passive strategies alongside various specialized offerings.

Paul Brahan is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience currently advising at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. His career includes roles at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Fort Pitt Capital Group, PNC Investments, Merrill, and Northwestern Mutual. Focus Partners Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, corporate, retirement plan, and institutional clients, offering a wide range of wealth management and advisory services with a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach rooted in enhanced open architecture.