Richard Kappel is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services since 2006, as well as at Cornerstone since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of directors for the Tau Phi Delta Fraternity at Pennsylvania State University and leads the preschool division at Cornerstone Ministries. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Joseph Kloecker is a CFP® professional affiliated with Raymond James Financial in Pittsburgh, PA, with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JFS Wealth Advisors, DFA Securities, Wells Fargo Bank, and Ernst & Young LLP. He is also involved with Creative Financial Team, LLC, a non-investment-related advisory support business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Daniel Mcelhinny is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Investment Advisors LLC since 2019 and at Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2018, alongside a role at First National Bank of PA starting in 2015. Outside of Cetera, he is involved in fixed life insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a broad client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, supporting various program structures and custodial relationships.

Cheryl Whitney is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in New Stanton, PA, and has 43 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is president of Cheryl Carretta Whitney, Inc., a back office management consulting business, and holds oil and gas leases on property in Pennsylvania. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering annual, non-discretionary recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies. The firm serves a broad client base through advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical for a large institutional firm.

Donald Fitch is a financial advisor at Merrill in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2018. Prior to his current role, his background includes positions at Direct Sign Wholesale, Texas A&M, and Park University. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies constructed by internal and third-party managers.

Eric Hernandez is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined the firm in 2025, following five years of employment with Starbucks Coffee Corporation and five years as a student. Robert Baird & Co.’s DDK Group operates within the Private Wealth Management department, serving individual clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside internal research and tools.

Luke Jackson I is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Cetera, he has experience working with Northwestern Mutual and has been involved in various entrepreneurial and service roles, including managing The Priory Hotel and operating GPC Landscaping. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with flexible investment solutions ranging from model portfolios to bespoke strategies, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Mark Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and PNC Investments. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Matthew Dudkowski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2002. He serves as a board member of Community Health Challenge, providing guidance on financial matters. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment strategies and affiliated services, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Andrew Morrison is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 38 years of experience in the financial services industry. Since 1996, he has focused exclusively on addressing the wealth management needs of individuals and families, including investment management, retirement planning, education planning, insurance and estate planning, as well as residential and personal financing. He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA), and Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP), among others. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Washington & Jefferson College in 1983 and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh in 1986. Andrew resides in Allison Park, Pennsylvania, with his wife Karen and their three children. He serves as Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors and Chair of the Development Committee at The Woodlands Foundation, an organization that provides programs for children and adults with disabilities and chronic illnesses. In his personal time, he enjoys golfing and supporting his family's activities.

Nicholas Gearhart is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab based in Pittsburgh, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at New York Life and Charles Schwab Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a youth basketball referee for the West Bearden Basketball League. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and a formal alternative investment process.

Ryan Sharrer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds a Series 66 designation and has 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Investment Professionals, Inc. and has been associated with S&T Bank since 1998, where he serves as Vice President and Financial Advisor. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering and serves on the board of directors for a nonprofit organization in Pittsburgh. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service offering written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Nicholas Frazetta is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with D2W Media LLC, a podcast partnership. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, supporting advisors with research tools and a broad platform that integrates advisory and non-advisory financial services.

Steven Wagner is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. He previously worked for Federated Hermes for 26 years before joining Cetera in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he also manages the financial affairs of Bray Farm Income Advisory. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, supported by its nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Ryan Churchfield is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Robert Baird & Co., Hefren Tillotson, PNC Investments, and Charles Schwab. He is based in Pittsburgh, PA. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to produce tailored Recommendation Reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Robert Ruffolo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for eight years and has operated Ruffolo Associates, a tax preparation and accounting firm, for over four decades. In addition to his advisory work, Ruffolo is involved in property and casualty insurance activities in Trafford, PA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset managers, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Shelley Coneybeer is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 11 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at The Huntington Investment Company, Bank of America, Merrill, and PNC Investments. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ronald Lopresti is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Questar Asset Management, and Ameritas Investment Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Weiss Lopresti Capital Management and L&W Holdings, LLC, and also acts as an insurance agent focusing on fixed insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and provides access to discretionary and third-party managed strategies through a multi-advisor platform.

Michael Derouin is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently practicing at Edward Jones in New Kensington, PA. He has held multiple roles at Edward Jones since 2018, with prior experience in real estate and corporate positions, including a brief period as a real estate agent closing out a contract in Nashville, TN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Ronald Geisler is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliate firms since 2021 and spent 18 years at LPL Financial prior to that. Outside of his advisory work, he is also involved in fixed insurance sales, including life, annuities, and long-term care. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, institutional, and retirement plan clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, using a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers across discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.