James Reese Jr. is a financial advisor with New Edge Wealth, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 41 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at NewEdge Advisors and Strategic Wealth Management. Outside of advising, he serves in fiduciary roles as a co-trustee and trustee for various trusts. New Edge Wealth primarily serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, foundations, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on asset allocation and investor behavior, employing a combination of independent managers, model strategies, and proprietary solutions, supplemented by AI-assisted analytics reviewed by advisors.

Kristian Karidis is a financial advisor at Confluence Financial Partners with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Confluence, he worked at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Kristian is also involved with Splash Bros Detailing LLC. Confluence Financial Partners provides holistic wealth management and financial planning to individual clients, professionals, business owners, and institutional clients, including retirement plan consulting for ERISA plan sponsors. The firm combines active and passive investment strategies, fiduciary management, and uses proprietary portfolios alongside third-party managers to serve a diverse client base.

Chris Wieder is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Allegheny Financial Group since 2006. He also provides tax preparation services on a limited basis for established clients. Allegheny Financial Group manages approximately $5.59 billion across a multi-advisor team, offering services to individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans with a focus on comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management that includes discretionary and non-discretionary mandates and private fund recommendations.

Meagan Roberts is a financial advisor at Heritage Wealth Advisors with four years of industry experience. She previously worked for seven years at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Roberts is based in Wexford, PA. Heritage Wealth Advisors offers investment advisory and consulting services to individuals, families, trusts, business entities, nonprofit organizations, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on customized asset allocation strategies and manages portfolios using a variety of investment vehicles, while also serving as an affiliated private fund adviser and operator.

Gary Casciola is a financial advisor at AssuredPartners Investment Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial. AssuredPartners Investment Advisors provides portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and employee benefit plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and other entities. The firm manages several billion in discretionary assets through a team of advisors across multiple offices and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside educational services for plan participants.

Brian Hill is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mariner Independent. His prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network, Strategic Path Retirement, Householder Group Estate & Retirement Specialists, and LPL Financial. He is also co-owner of Bebco, Inc., a commercial real estate management entity. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management through independent advisers, model portfolios, and access to third-party managers, with notable integration of institutional and retirement plan resources.

Hannah Roth is a Certified Financial Planner® with five years of industry experience, currently with JFS Wealth Advisors, LLC. Prior to joining JFS Wealth Advisors in 2025, she worked at Dimensional Fund Advisors for four years and has additional experience at Hills Bank and Trust Company and the University of Iowa. She serves on the Investment Committee of the Mennonite Education Agency, overseeing endowment and scholarship funds for affiliated educational and religious institutions. JFS Wealth Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser providing wealth management, financial planning, and investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, retirement plans, and municipal entities. The firm uses a written Financial Goal Plan and an internal Investment Committee employing Modern Portfolio Theory to guide portfolio management, offering services that include continuous investment management, retirement plan fiduciary services, and access to private investment funds.

Kevin Savona is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC since 2023. Prior to this, he worked at BNY Mellon for 15 years. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and separately managed account access to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored strategic asset allocation frameworks and commonly uses third-party managers alongside affiliated model strategies, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

John Staley IV is a financial advisor at Staley Capital Advisers Inc with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Staley Capital Advisers since 1996 and holds several board and executive roles in privately held companies specializing in electrical enclosures, laser marking technologies, title insurance, and recycled plastic products. Additionally, he serves as president of the Staley Family Foundation and manages multiple family trusts and partnerships. Staley Capital Advisers provides discretionary investment management to high-net-worth individuals, families, retirement plans, endowments, charitable organizations, corporations, and select institutional clients, including insurance companies. The firm employs an active, relative-value investment approach focusing on asset allocation, quality and value equity selection, and macroeconomic-driven fixed-income management, while managing both separately managed accounts and private fund vehicles for accredited investors.

Ariel Watson is a CFP® professional with experience at Allegheny Financial Group since 2021, including roles at Partners Financial Group and Edward Jones earlier in her career. She has also held positions related to residence life and student services at Penn State Behrend. Allegheny Financial Group manages over $5.5 billion through a multi-advisor team serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a research-driven investment approach with both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates and offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management services.

Blake Curle is a CFP® and CFA® with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Gibson Capital, LLC since 2016 and currently practices in Wexford, PA. Gibson Capital, LLC provides investment advisory services to high net worth individuals, foundations, and retirement plans nationwide. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach focusing on broad diversification through mutual funds and ETFs, involving clients in decision-making and conducting regular account reviews.

Nathan Freshwater is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at New Edge Wealth. He has previous experience at Waldron Private Wealth, Wells Fargo Advisors, and has held roles in education and entrepreneurial activities. New Edge Wealth primarily serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory services including wealth strategy, portfolio management, and institutional consulting. The firm focuses on asset allocation and investor behavior, integrating independent managers, model strategies, and AI-assisted analytics in its investment approach.

Kellie Gillespie is a financial advisor with Vicus Capital, Inc. in Sewickley, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Vicus Capital since 2016 and also has affiliations with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Pennsylvania Financial Group. Vicus Capital serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis across various strategies and provides both fiduciary consulting and specialized program features.

Ali Swart is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Waldron Private Wealth. Prior to joining Waldron, Swart worked at Fidelity Investments for eight years. Swart is a board member of the Financial Planning Association, a membership organization for CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professionals. Waldron Private Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, 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 using various investment vehicles and offers a range of family-office and specialized advisory services.

Richard Hurt is a financial advisor at New Edge Wealth with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has a lengthy career history including roles at NewEdge Securities Inc, Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation, and Strategic Wealth Management Group, Ltd. Outside of his advisory work, Hurt serves as president of the church council at Trinity Lutheran Church of Franklin Park Borough. New Edge Wealth primarily serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, trusts, and other institutional clients. The firm focuses on asset allocation and investor behavior, managing tailored portfolios through multi-manager solutions and integrating AI-assisted analytics alongside adviser judgment.

Jacob Smith is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with one year of industry experience. He has worked at Waldron Private Wealth since 2023 in various roles and previously worked at McKinley Carter Wealth Services. Waldron Private Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and wealth advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and private funds. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes strategic asset allocation across multiple asset classes using mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and alternative strategies, and offers an extensive suite of family-office services.

Chad Lino is a financial advisor at WesBanco Securities, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at WesBanco Securities since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at First Commonwealth Bank and Infinex Investments, Inc. from 2015 to 2019. WesBanco Securities, Inc. provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, and retirement plans through wrap-fee programs and other advisory offerings. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary management, utilizing third-party managers and a range of strategies including tax-aware and ESG options.

Andrew Kuzemchak is a CFA® charterholder with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Waldron Private Wealth. His prior experience includes roles at Vicus Capital and Law and Money Matters, LLC. Waldron Private Wealth provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach across multiple asset classes and offers a broad range of services, including portfolio management and family-office support.

Jason Domenick is a financial advisor at Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors, LP in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Schneider Downs since 2026. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at Ed Isabella's State Farm Insurance Agency and has experience in catering and retail. Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees, endowments, and retirement plan sponsors, offering fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a committee-driven process that includes diversified portfolios and tax-aware strategies.

Michael Montileone is a financial advisor at Allegheny Financial Group with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and spent 32 years at Allegheny Investments, Ltd. Montileone serves as a trustee and is treasurer for Gunny's Ridge, a veteran and first responder assistance organization. Allegheny Financial Group manages approximately $5.59 billion across a multi-advisor team, serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, emphasizing asset allocation and diversification, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates including oversight of private fund recommendations.